Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% (Fri, 01 May 2026)
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.
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Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse (Sat, 02 May 2026)
The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.
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Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force (Fri, 01 May 2026)
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.
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Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money (Fri, 01 May 2026)
The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.
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The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner (Fri, 01 May 2026)
All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.
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Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination (Fri, 01 May 2026)
People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? (Fri, 01 May 2026)
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
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No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says (Fri, 01 May 2026)
Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.
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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss (Fri, 01 May 2026)
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
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'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases (Fri, 01 May 2026)
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
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