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TikTok DJ's Success, Low Mortgages, and Revolut's Mobile Plans

DJ AG's TikTok livestream generates thousands monthly, Nationwide offers sub-4% mortgages for first-time buyers, and Revolut launches mobile phone plans in the UK and Germany.

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UK Navigates US-China Trade Tensions: A Multipolar Economic Reality

The US is urging countries to choose between closer ties with them or China; however, this is unlikely given global economic interconnectedness, presenting the UK with a delicate balancing act between economic growth and national security concerns.

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HMRC Faces Backlash Over Tax Refund Delays and Closure of Free Online Filing Service

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is facing criticism for delays in processing tax refunds, taking up to four months, impacting businesses and individuals; this coincides with the closure of a free online filing service for small businesses, forcing them to use paid third-party software, adding costs.

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Thames Water's Financial Crisis Forces UK Government into Difficult Decision

Facing potential collapse, Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, is in a desperate race to find a private buyer, with the US private equity firm KKR in pole position; however, should that fail, the government may have to spend up to £4 billion to temporarily nationalise it, stretching Defra...

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UK Manufacturing in Recession Amidst Trump's Trade War

Global demand for British goods has fallen sharply, causing a seven-month contraction in the UK's manufacturing sector; April's PMI reading was 45.4, reflecting the impact of Donald Trump's trade war and increased UK employer costs.

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Cyberattack Cripples Marks & Spencer, Underscoring Retail Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

A cyberattack on Marks & Spencer caused significant disruption to online sales and in-store deliveries, resulting in shortages of popular products and a 9% stock price drop; similar attacks affected Co-op and Harrods, highlighting the growing cyber threat to retailers.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Trump's Film Tariffs Threaten UK's £1.36 Billion Industry

Donald Trump's announcement of potential 100% tariffs on foreign films threatens the UK's £1.36 billion film industry, prompting ongoing trade negotiations and concerns over job losses for its 195,000 employees as US productions may relocate.

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Bank of England Tackles Economics' Diversity Deficit

The Bank of England is launching a program to increase the number of state school economics teachers in the UK to address the underrepresentation of women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the field, aiming to improve diversity and public understanding of economics.

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UK Ministers to Meet Banks Amid Concerns Over SME Lending

UK ministers will meet bank CEOs on Tuesday to discuss improving SME loan access, following a report showing approval rates have fallen to below 50%, down from 67% in 2018, prompting concerns about economic growth.

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JLR Resumes US Car Shipments Despite 25% Tariff

Jaguar Land Rover recommenced shipping cars to the US on Wednesday after a temporary pause due to President Trump's 25% import tariff on foreign vehicles, despite this likely leading to significantly higher prices for American customers.

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dailymail.co.uk
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UK Interest Rates Set for Fastest Fall Since 2008 Amidst Global Trade Crisis

The Bank of England is expected to slash interest rates next week at the fastest pace since 2008, dropping from 4.5 percent to 4.25 percent in response to a sharp downturn in global demand for British goods due to Donald Trump's trade war and the UK's struggling manufacturing sector, which has been ...

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UK to Ban Use of Borrowed Funds for Cryptocurrency Investments

The UK's financial regulator plans to ban retail investors from using borrowed funds to invest in cryptocurrencies, citing risks similar to gambling, following a significant increase in such practices; this move is part of a broader effort to regulate the crypto market while encouraging innovation.

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