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US imposes new tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 countries over claims they failed to prevent forced labour.
Harvey Nichols bidders urged to commit £60m to turnaround plan

The pack of suitors interested in taking over Harvey Nichols, one of Britain's best-known department store chains, have been asked to commit up to £60m of investment to fund its transformation.
Electricity supplier So Energy in talks about sale as Irish owner pulls plug

One of Britain's largest independent energy retailers is in talks about a sale after its Irish owner concluded that it was no longer core to its operations.
Stress testing the UK: Find out how the Iran war is hitting finances at home
EU risks Donald Trump backlash with $1bn fine on Google

The European Union (EU) has imposed another big fine on a US tech giant in defiance of warnings of reprisals from Donald Trump.
What Burnham means for your money - from income tax to pensions

Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.
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Why millionaires like Gary Lineker want to pay more tax

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West Ham women's team sale talks stall amid Sullivan crisis

Talks about the sale of a stake in West Ham United's women's team have stalled amid a move by the buyer to acquire it outright, amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving the club's biggest shareholder.
UK considered suspending trade agreement with Israel over Gaza and West Bank actions

The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.