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Salmon Scotland urges further talks to scrap 10% US tariff after UK-US trade deal

Salmon Scotland calls on UK Government to remove the 10% tariff on exports to the US following a new trade deal, saying it remains a barrier to growth in the sector’s second-largest market. Read more: Salmon Scotland urges further talks to scrap ...

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Tesla hits trademark roadblocks for ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ ahead of planned June launch

Tesla’s plans for its summer ride-hailing launch face hurdles as the USPTO rejects its ‘Robotaxi’ trademark for being too generic, while ‘Cybercab’ applications are also delayed. Read more: Tesla hits trademark roadblocks for ‘Robotaxi�...

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Trump announces UK-US trade deal on VE Day anniversary, cutting car tariffs and hailing ‘historic’ partnership

President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, marking what he described as a “historic day” for the transatlantic alliance. The agreement, unveiled on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, is t...

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British drivers send ‘clear signal’ in supporting electric cars as petrol and diesel sales nosedive

Electric car sales soared in April 2025 as petrol and diesel registrations fell below 30%, signalling a major shift in UK driver preferences despite political noise around net zero. Read more: British drivers send ‘clear signal’ in supporting e...

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Ørsted shelves major UK offshore windfarm project in blow to green energy goals

Danish energy giant Ørsted has cancelled the Hornsea 4 windfarm due to rising costs and interest rates, dealing a significant setback to the UK’s renewable energy targets. Read more: Ørsted shelves major UK offshore windfarm project in blow to ...

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Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say

Farmers report early crop failures due to the driest spring in 69 years, as reservoirs run low and the Environment Agency warns of hosepipe bans and potential drought. Read more: Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say ...

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British Steel to recruit 180 workers after government rescue secures future

British Steel begins hiring 180 new workers following government intervention to save 2,700 jobs, with production ramping up across key sites including Scunthorpe and Teesside. Read more: British Steel to recruit 180 workers after government rescue...

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% amid global trade tensions and slowing growth

The Bank of England lowers rates to 4.25% as it warns of weaker UK growth due to Trump’s tariffs. Analysts expect further cuts as inflation eases and economic risks mount. Read more: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% amid global trade ...

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Trump set to announce major UK-US trade deal amid global tariff fallout

Donald Trump is expected to unveil a long-awaited trade deal with the UK on Thursday, as talks focus on tariffs, digital tax, and key export protections amid global trade tensions. Read more: Trump set to announce major UK-US trade deal amid global...

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An In Depth Conversation with Dr. Malini Saba On Leading With Impact

Dr. Malini Saba is an internationally respected entrepreneur, psychologist, and philanthropist whose multifaceted career spans over 30 years and numerous global industries. Read more: An In Depth Conversation with Dr. Malini Saba On Leading With Im...

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