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Chaos at European ports as trade war leaves ships in limbo
Ports across the UK and mainland Europe are becoming increasingly congested as the US-China trade war forces hundreds of vessels…
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Lotus to axe up to 270 UK jobs amid “volatile market conditions” and US tariffs
British sports car manufacturer Lotus is set to cut up to 270 jobs in the UK, citing “volatile and evolving…
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Parliament to be recalled over British Steel
Parliament is to be recalled this Saturday for an emergency debate on the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, as…
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Gold price hits record high as trade war and weak dollar drive safe-haven demand
The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Friday, reaching $3,223.72 per ounce, as investors rushed to the…
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Bond street reclaims title as Europe’s most expensive shopping street
London’s iconic Bond Street has reclaimed its position as Europe’s most expensive shopping street, thanks to a sharp rise in…
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UK economy grows 0.5% in February, easing fears over Trump tariffs
The UK economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth of 0.5% in February, offering a welcome boost to business confidence and easing immediate…
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Wrightbus to build 1,000 zero-emission buses as part of major expansion drive
Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus is set to supply up to 1,000 zero-emission buses across the UK as it embarks…
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Jobseekers rise at fastest rate in five years as hiring slows and redundancies grow
The UK labour market saw the sharpest rise in jobseekers since 2020 in March, as fewer job vacancies and a…
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Penny Mordaunt criticised for role as British American Tobacco adviser
Former Conservative cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has come under fire after accepting a paid consultancy role with British American Tobacco…
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Conservatives launch major business policy drive as party pledges to be ‘open for business’
The Conservative Party has launched the next phase of its Policy Renewal Programme, with a renewed focus on business. Speaking…
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