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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

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Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

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Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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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Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency

The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.

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Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

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Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022

The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rlLS8DK