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TOP NEWS: US announces deal with UK to end steel, aluminum tariffs

The US on Tuesday announced an agreement with Britain to end tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed by former president Donald Trump.

‘By allowing...

Wed, 23/03/2022 - 06:14


No deal to end US-UK metals spat but talks continue

The top trade envoys of the US and Britain have not reached an agreement to end a dispute over metals tariffs, but vowed on Tuesday...

Tue, 22/03/2022 - 20:35


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: US central bank may raise rates in larger chunks

The following is a summary of top news stories Tuesday.

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Chinese recovery teams on Tuesday picked through the debris of a crashed...

Tue, 22/03/2022 - 10:54


LONDON BRIEFING: UK government borrowing rises to near record level

The UK government borrowed more than expected in February, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Tuesday, ahead of the spring statement on...

Tue, 22/03/2022 - 08:21


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Berkshire Hathaway buys Alleghany for $12 billion

The following is a summary of top news stories Monday.

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Berkshire Hathaway has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New York City-based...

Mon, 21/03/2022 - 10:39


Washington and London ready to resume trade talks in Baltimore

Washington and London have chosen the port city of Baltimore – just an hour's drive from the US capital – as the site of Monday's...

Mon, 21/03/2022 - 09:19


LONDON BRIEFING: Antofagasta exits Pakistan project amid Barrick deal

Canada's Barrick Gold on Sunday said it has agreed a deal with authorities in Pakistan that will see work at the Reko Diq copper and...

Mon, 21/03/2022 - 08:13


UK chancellor mulls fuel duty cut as PM seeks nuclear energy solution

The UK chancellor is reportedly gearing up to slash fuel duty in his spring statement as Prime Minister Boris Johnson pursues long-term measures to guard...

Mon, 21/03/2022 - 05:55


UK house prices see best growth since 2004 in March - Rightmove

UK house prices registered their largest March increase for nearly 20 years, figures by property portal Rightmove showed on Monday.

UK house prices hit...

Mon, 21/03/2022 - 05:01


UK chancellor says ‘mission’ for rest of Parliament is cutting taxes

The UK chancellor of the exchequer said his goal over the rest of the government's term is to cut taxes, ahead of his spring statement...

Sun, 20/03/2022 - 09:32


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