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Beijing on Friday (Apr 11) increased its tariffs on US imports to 125 per cent, hitting back against President Donald Trump’s decision to hike duties on Chinese goods to 145 per cent. The 125 per cent tariffs, up from 84 per cent, will apply from Saturday, further raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens to upend…
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Making Britain better off will be “at the forefront of the chancellor’s mind” during her visit to China, the Treasury has said amid controversy over the trip. Rachel Reeves flew out on Friday after ignoring calls from opposition parties to cancel the long-planned venture because of market turmoil at home. The past week has seen a drop…
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Alongside Met Office amber alerts covering parts of England and Wales, there are also weather warnings in place for Northern Ireland and Ireland. Met Eireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, has orange warnings for snow in place for much of the south of the Republic. One of the warnings, in place from 5pm on Saturday…
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The Princess of Wales will host her Christmas carol concert this year, reflecting on “how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives”. The service, which has become an annual festive event for Kate, will take place on the 6 December at Westminster Abbey, as part of her return to…
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British troops could end up being sent to Ukraine if Donald Trump slashes US support for Kyiv, former prime minister Boris Johnson has said. A Ukrainian defeat would lead to “an even bigger threat on our borders, the borders of the European continent wherever the democracies butt up against Russia”, he told GB News. Johnson said…
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Brick and mortar stores are making a comeback in Europe, signaling a lessening of consumer desire for the convenience of online shopping. And with it, they are giving an economic shot in the arm to hard-pressed high streets. The experience of isolated living during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed significantly to the rise of e-commerce, but…
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Life changed after July 4, when a new government was elected in the United Kingdom. Later that month, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, followed in August with a call between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which in turn was closely followed by Chancellor…
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Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his relationship with Donald Trump has not been jeopardised after the Republican candidate’s team accused Labour of “blatant foreign interference” in the US election. The prime minister said on Tuesday he had “established a good relationship” with Mr Trump despite the Trump campaign filing a legal complaint against Labour officials travelling to the US…
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Paul Hollywood has said criticism of his wife is “unforgivable” after she and her family were granted permission to turn their Kent pub into a house. Landlady Melissa Hollywood, who is married to the Great British Bake Off judge, reportedly said her family was planning on closing the Grade II-listed Chequers Inn in Smarden, Kent,…
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Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Voters in 650 constituencies will elect members of the House of Commons, the lower chamber of parliament. A party must win at least 326 seats…
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The Conservative Party of the United Kingdom (UK) has been hit by several allegations that top members placed bets on the general election date, scheduled for July 4, dealing a fresh blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is struggling to regain the trust of the public. Nick Mason, the Tory Party’s chief data officer,…
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A power-sharing agreement between the SNP and the Greens at Holyrood is under threat after the Scottish government ditched a key climate change target. The Scottish Green Party has said a vote on the deal, to be held at a forthcoming extraordinary general meeting (EGM), would be binding. The date of the assembly and the…
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A father who murdered his month-old baby son – who died after suffering a “snapped neck” – has been sentenced to life in prison. Ollie Davis was found lifeless in his crib in the bedroom he shared with his parents in Leicester in October 2017 with more than 20 broken ribs and fractures to his skull, collar…
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Russia is creating a new formation of small warships and a boat brigade to secure the Dnipro waterways and islands, according to the UK’s defence ministry. Sergei Shoigu, the Russian defence minister, announced the creation of the Dnipro River Flotilla last week. In its latest intelligence update, the MoD said Russia likely wants to prevent Ukrainian…
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Summary Unexploded bomb in Plymouth: What we know The disposal of a World War II bomb found in a back garden in Plymouth earlier this week marks the end of four days of disruption for thousands of people living in the city. Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, said locals also needed to be…
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The UK economy has officially entered recession, figures show. A recession is defined as two consecutive three-month periods where the economy contracts rather than grows. A major measure of economic growth, gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 0.3% between October and December, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows. It’s a steeper-than-expected fall, as…
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