Trump is pressing the nuclear option on tariffs
The option of a 20% universal tariff is the only way to get to some of the massive revenues of trillions of dollars claimed by some of his advisers.
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Car firms fined for withholding recycling information
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.
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Ten car manufacturers fined £78m in collusion case
Ten major car manufacturers and two trade bodies are to pay a total of almost £78m in fines for breaking competition law, a UK regulator has announced.
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Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
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Harrods challenges survivors' law firm's compensation cut
Harrods is urging lawyers acting for the largest group of survivors of abuse perpetrated by its former owner to reconsider plans to swallow a significant chunk of claimants' compensation payouts in fees.
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UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says
Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.
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'Seek help with bills if falling behind'
Wailim Wong advises residents to shop around to get the best deals.
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Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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Traders looking for support as costs rise
Shopkeepers on Bridgnorth high street are likely to feel the pinch as bills rise this April.
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What you can do about the seven bills going up this week
Several bills are going up at the start of what some commentators have dubbed "awful April".
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Former parliamentary watchdog pitches for football regulator job
The first chair of the parliamentary watchdog established after the MPs expenses scandal is in the frame to become the inaugural head of English football's new regulator.
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Why is my energy bill £19,000 more than firms in London?
Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK.
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Starmer says US-UK trade talks 'well advanced' and rejects 'knee-jerk' response to Trump tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer has said US-UK trade talks are "well advanced" ahead of tariffs expected to be imposed by Donald Trump on the UK this week - but rejected a "knee-jerk" response.
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Council tax and energy bill rises hit single parents hardest
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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How much did council tax go up in April?
Council tax bills rose for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 April.
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UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds
Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption.
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North Wales business faces highest UK energy costs
Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK.
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How much more will low paid workers get in their wages?
The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect from Tuesday.
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'Scary' demand for community supermarket
The Braintree Hub has opened after a similar facility nearby struggled to cope with high demand.
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Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases
Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.
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