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UK steel braces for Wednesday tariff hit.
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US defence secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defence. He said Washington will bolster its defences overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as rapidly…
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M&G, Arqit and IFX lead a week of strategic acquisitions.
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Sale of government stake marks full exit from lender.
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In 2021, vapes went from a small-scale smoking alternative to dominate the UK’s nicotine market. Now, about half of the vape market is set to become illegal when the government’s disposable vape ban comes into force on Sunday. It’s part of the government’s plan to create a “smoke-free” generation, which will see disposable vapes banned,…
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The UK-EU deal highlights a timeless lesson: when decisions are divisive, how you tell the story can shape the outcome.
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BoE’s Taylor signals CPI jump won’t derail June cut.
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Party leader unveils pro-crypto finance bill and calls for UK to become a ‘digital asset powerhouse’ during Las Vegas appearance Read more: Reform UK becomes first British political party to accept Bitcoin donations, says Farage
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Lloyds Bank barometer climbs sharply in May after global markets rebound on Trump tariff retreat Read more: UK business confidence jumps to nine-month high as trade tensions ease
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UK fintech is entering a new regulatory era, with BNPL reforms likely just the beginning for fast-growing digital finance sectors.