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Oh forgot to mention this lot are pretty good for the bearings https://simplybearings.co.uk/
I got the bearings in nice and easy by putting the hub in the oven for a bit! The ally expands enough that the bearings will drop in, then cools tight onto them. Otherwise it's a tight old squeeze.
If you're not rebuilding the wheel this might not be the most sensible scheme.