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China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef imports

China has announced a 55% tariff on Australian beef imports exceeding quotas, a move that has angered producers and threatens a major trade relationship. Explore the details and implications.

AI Drives Young Workers to Construction Trades

As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a severe labour shortage in the UK construction industry offers lucrative, future-proof opportunities for young people. Discover the data behind the shift.

Mark Wiseman Appointed Canada's Ambassador to US

Prime Minister Mark Carney appoints financier Mark Wiseman as Canada's next ambassador to the United States, a crucial role ahead of 2026 USMCA trade review. Read the full story.

Brexit trade deal failing UK firms, BCC warns Labour

The British Chambers of Commerce urges Keir Starmer to reset EU ties as a 'strategic necessity', revealing over half of exporters struggle with the current Brexit agreement. Read the full report.

Brexit's Economic Damage Sparks Customs Union Debate

Analysis reveals Brexit has cost the UK 4% of GDP. As trade and investment suffer, Labour's Wes Streeting calls for deeper EU ties, but a customs union deal faces major hurdles. Explore the economic reality and political choices.

Jimmy Lai Conviction a Bear Trap for Starmer's China Visit

The politically motivated conviction of British citizen Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong creates a perilous backdrop for PM Keir Starmer's planned trade mission to Beijing. Can the UK balance economic needs with security and democratic values?

Judge Orders Epstein Files Release by 2025

A US judge has ordered the unsealing of documents from a Ghislaine Maxwell lawsuit by January 2025. The ruling could reveal names of Jeffrey Epstein's associates. Read the latest developments.

Unions: Don't Weaken Safety Rules for Growth

UK trade unions warn the government against diluting health and safety regulations to boost growth, citing risks to worker safety and a potential race to the bottom. Read the full story.

US Toy Company Sues Trump Over 'Illegal' Tariffs

Learning Resources, a family-owned US toy firm, is challenging Trump's tariffs at the Supreme Court, arguing they are illegal. With £14m in duties projected this year, the case could reshape trade policy.

UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn

MPs warn UK's 'milestone' zero-tariff drug deal with the US is 'built on sand' with no legal text. Concerns grow as a separate £31bn tech deal is paused. Could the NHS pay more for nothing?

FBI foils California bomb plot by domestic terror group

The FBI has charged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front over a foiled bomb plot. Meanwhile, President Trump sparks outrage with comments following a director's murder, and a UK-US trade deal stalls.

New UK-South Korea trade deal to bring extra £400m

The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.

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