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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Tech manufacturing has powered Asia - now it's a casualty of Trump's tariffs

Trump's tariffs in his first term took aim at China - but this time they are going beyond.

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Council opens food voucher scheme for summer

Kent County Council says that eligible residents will receive a one-off payment of £90 towards food.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

UK oil refinery ends production, officials say

The site near Immingham was taken over by the Official Receiver in June and no buyer has been found.

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Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook

Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Millions denied car finance payouts after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court partially upholds an appeal from lenders, who had faced potentially paying compensation to millions of motorists.

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Six things that may cost Americans more after Trump's 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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Fighting The Crime Gangs Taking Over The High Street

The BBC investigates the challenges of closing high street shops selling illegal tobacco

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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