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Trump escalates trade war with EU through sharp car tariff increase

Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on automobiles and commercial vehicles coming from the European Union, representing a notable intensification in...

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 finding it hard to keep up with soaring energy bills and the...

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 navigate 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 Advertising Standards Authority has banned a billboard advertisement for a £49 face serum after ruling that claims it could make users appear as much...

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 Q1 of the year, propelled by a significant increase in oil prices following the...

Apr 24, 2026 · admin

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

Global oil prices have surged as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have stalled once again, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut due...

Apr 23, 2026 · admin

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Justice Department Halts Powell Investigation Amid Fed Leadership Transition

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

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 succeed 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 global stock markets are considerably inflated and will likely experience a downturn, with equity valuations not accounting for...

Apr 20, 2026 · admin

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AI threatens entry-level jobs for graduates across UK sectors

Artificial intelligence is already limiting job prospects for university graduates across the United Kingdom, according to former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Speaking to the BBC,...

Apr 19, 2026 · admin