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Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.

Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.

Thousands on hold to HMRC 'cut off after 70 minutes'
HMRC denies running a "deliberately poor" phone service in an attempt to push customers online.

Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.

US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn
OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank join forces to build artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts
The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.

China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions
With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.

US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs
The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.

Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.

Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021
Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.

Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.

Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off
The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.

Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss
Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.

What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?
The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.

Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour
The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service.

Panama rejects Trump vow to 'take back' Panama Canal
Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them.

'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had'
Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.

Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.

Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency
$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.

Cidermaker wins appeal in 'lookalike' dispute with Aldi
The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste.

Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.

How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for
AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.

The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa
Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.

What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.







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