The spirit giant has said it is talking with the US Government over upcoming tariff policies which could ‘impact’ its sales recovery.

The Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), which funds them, has to make more than £530m in efficiency savings this financial year, potentially cutting some services.

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Six fire engines were needed to battle a blaze which broke out on Saturday at a £31m student accommodation scheme under ...