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Canadian counter-tariffs take effect in US trade dispute

Canada has brought counter-tariffs into force on $20bn worth of American goods, escalating a trade dispute with the United States and putting pressure...

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs amid industry pressures

Jaguar Land Rover is set to cut 4,000 jobs as the carmaker faces pressure from Chinese competitors, US tariffs and the move towards electric vehicles.

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HMRC to contact about one million people over £70 pension tax relief refunds

Around one million people, most of them women, are owed pension tax relief and are due to be contacted by HMRC about a £70 refund letter that is genui...

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Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss amid expected job cuts

A government minister is expected to meet Jaguar Land Rover’s boss as the company faces the prospect of thousands of job losses while dealing with tar...

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Virgin's Branson links flight price rises to wars and fuel costs

Virgin's Branson has said rising flight prices are being driven by higher fuel costs caused by Middle East tensions and what he described as “foolish...

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Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to cut jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed planned job cuts as the company seeks to reduce costs by about £1.7bn over the next two years.

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Netherlands relocates 86 tonnes of gold from North America

The Netherlands has moved 86 tonnes of gold out of North America, prompting questions about why European countries are reconsidering where their gold...

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Volkswagen board approves plan for further 50,000 job cuts

Volkswagen’s board has approved plans for a further 50,000 job cuts, bringing the group’s planned reductions to 100,000 by 2030. The company group inc...

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Dutch central bank moves gold reserves to London

The Dutch central bank has shifted part of the Netherlands’ gold reserves from the US and Canada to London, citing growing geopolitical unrest as part...

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UK long-term borrowing costs reach highest level since 1998 ahead of October Budget

UK long-term borrowing costs have risen to their highest level since 1998, adding pressure on Andy Burnham before his first Budget in October.

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Victoria Beckham’s business records first profit after 18 years

Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty company has reported a £7.3m operating profit, marking its first profit after 18 years and following years of lo...

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Bank of England governor warns AI could trigger global downturn

The governor of the Bank of England has warned that artificial intelligence could contribute to a worldwide economic downturn, citing volatility linke...

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Mike Ashley criticises Burnham’s High Street plans

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has attacked Burnham’s High Street plans as “populist” and criticised the prime minister’s latest cost of living and...

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Typical household energy bills to rise by £60 from October

Ofgem has announced a 4% rise in household energy bills from October, with a typical gas and electricity user expected to pay £60 more a year.

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OnlyFans owner received more than $700m before death

The owner of OnlyFans was paid more than $700m before his death, according to the supplied report. The subscription platform carries content including...

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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods of up to 50%

Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on US goods, with new levies reaching as high as 50% in the latest escalation of the trade...

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Iran trade ties scrutinised amid Trump ‘economic D-Day’ question

Iran’s trade relationships and its experience of US sanctions are in focus as questions are raised over what Trump’s “economic D-Day” could mean.

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