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US Tariffs Spark Global Market Decline and International Tensions

The US imposed tariffs on several countries, including a 10% levy on the UK, causing global market declines and prompting criticism from British officials, who are concerned about the negative economic impacts; President Trump claims the UK is "very happy" with the tariffs.

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Trump Tariffs Force UK to Consider Tax Hikes Amidst Trade Deal Negotiations

President Trump's new tariffs have initiated a global trade war, prompting the UK government to consider tax increases and potentially make concessions in trade negotiations to mitigate the negative economic effects, while facing pressure to maintain high standards and diversify trade relationships.

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British Steel's Scunthorpe Plant Faces Closure, Nationalization Considered

British Steel's Chinese owner, Jingye, is threatening to close the Scunthorpe plant, putting 2,700 jobs at risk due to cancelled coal shipments and unpaid iron pellets; the government is considering nationalization.

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Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Trade, UK Faces Economic Uncertainty

President Trump's new tariffs, ranging from 10% to over 40% depending on the country and product, have fundamentally reshaped global trade, impacting nations from the UK to Asian manufacturing hubs, and causing significant economic uncertainty.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Rebel Energy Collapses, Leaving 90,000 Customers Without a Supplier

UK energy supplier Rebel Energy has collapsed, leaving 80,000 domestic and 10,000 business customers without a supplier; Ofgem will appoint a new supplier to ensure continued service, protect credit balances, and maintain the price cap for domestic customers.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK Budget: £40 Billion Tax Increase Funds NHS, Raises Business Concerns

The UK's autumn budget included £40 billion in tax increases, with £25 billion earmarked for the NHS, resulting in a five-month decline in waiting lists; however, businesses face a £25 billion increase in national insurance contributions, sparking concerns about job losses.

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Trump Tariffs Pose Significant Threat to Britain's Economy

Trump's tariffs threaten Britain's open economy, impacting steel, auto industries, and potentially wiping 2 percent off global growth, jeopardizing the UK's economic recovery and highlighting the need for greater self-sufficiency.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Trump's Tariffs: A Relatively Mild Blow for Britain, But a Significant Economic Threat

Despite initial concerns, Britain faced a 10 percent reciprocal tariff on US exports under Trump's new regime—a lower rate than that imposed on other countries—thanks to Keir Starmer's efforts. However, this will still negatively impact the British economy, potentially halving economic growth, and s...

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Trump Tariffs Threaten 25,000 British Jobs

President Trump's new tariffs on British goods, including a 10% tariff on exports and a 25% duty on cars, threaten 25,000 British jobs according to the IPPR, while simultaneously raising concerns about global supply chains and protectionism.

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Unfinished Flats Cost Would-Be Buyers Thousands in Ipswich

In Ipswich, UK, prospective homebuyers lost thousands of pounds in reservation deposits for unfinished flats at Tollesbury House, a 16-apartment development, due to delays and non-refundable deposit policies by developer JaeVee group, who cited economic challenges and contractual breaches by buyers;...

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Trump's Tariffs: Global Trade War and UK Economic Fallout

President Trump's planned "liberation day" tariffs on April 2nd, including a 25% levy on all imported cars, threaten global trade, particularly impacting the UK's automotive sector, despite ongoing negotiations for a UK-US economic deal; retaliatory tariffs are also being imposed by several nations.

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UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar

A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...

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