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Trump escalates trade war with EU through sharp car tariff increase

Donald Trump has revealed proposals for implementing a 25% tariff on motor vehicles imported from the EU, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between...

Apr 28, 2026 · admin

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Court debt cases surge as households battle energy bills crisis

Court debt cases have climbed to their highest level in years, with households struggling to keep up with soaring energy bills and the cost-of-living squeeze....

Apr 27, 2026 · admin

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Bank of England holds rates steady amid Middle East tensions

The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates steady at 3.75% today, as policymakers manage heightened uncertainty arising out of escalating tensions in...

Apr 26, 2026 · admin

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Watchdog Blocks Serum Advert Making Unproven Youth Claims

The ASA has prohibited a billboard advert for a £49 face serum after determining that claims it could make users look up to five years...

Apr 25, 2026 · admin

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BP’s Profits Soar as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Prices Skyward

BP's profits have more than doubled to $3.2bn (£2.4bn) in the opening quarter of the year, fuelled by a significant increase in crude prices following...

Apr 24, 2026 · admin

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Global oil markets surge as diplomatic efforts falter between Washington and Tehran

Global oil prices have risen sharply as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have stalled once again, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed...

Apr 23, 2026 · admin

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Justice Department Halts Powell Investigation Amid Fed Leadership Transition

The United States Department of Justice has discontinued its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns on the central bank's...

Apr 22, 2026 · admin

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BYD Charts Global Expansion as American Market Remains Out of Reach

China's electric vehicle giant BYD has stated that it can flourish without access to the American market, as the world's largest EV manufacturer pursues an...

Apr 21, 2026 · admin

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Bank of England warns global stock markets face inevitable correction

The Bank of England has cautioned that international equity markets are substantially overpriced and face an inevitable correction, with share prices failing to reflect the...

Apr 20, 2026 · admin

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AI threatens entry-level jobs for graduates across UK sectors

Artificial intelligence is already reducing job prospects for university graduates across the United Kingdom, according to ex-PM Rishi Sunak. Speaking to the BBC, Sunak warned...

Apr 19, 2026 · admin