US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on…
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Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader. Source:…
Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the…
UK tries to stop Trump’s diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports. Source: BBC…
What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it…
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs. Source:…
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October. Source: BBC News
Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service. Source: BBC News
Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised next year
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers. Source:…
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets? Source:…