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Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
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BBC Business
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Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
BBC Technology
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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.
The Guardian
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Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills ahead of first cabinet meeting– UK politics live
Move is expected to save households around £45 a year but former minister says plan is ‘unfunded’Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveA Russian warship conducted a rare live-fire exercise i…
The Guardian
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Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS in blow to London stock market
Board of UK government contractor recommends deal with private-equity owned rivalBusiness live – latest updatesThe outsourcer Mitie has agreed to a £3.1bn takeover by its private-equity owned rival OCS Group, ending near…
The Guardian
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Andy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living; the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it | Alfie Stirling
The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have oneAlfie Stirling is an economist and director of policy at the Joseph Rowntree FoundationAs …
BBC News
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Chris Mason: Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.
Financial Times
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Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government
Creditors plan improved offer in bid to avoid nationalisation by new Burnham government
Financial Times
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Who is in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet?
UK prime minister announces top team, with many experienced faces returning to government
The Guardian
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Iran claims attacks on strait of Hormuz ships amid fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships as US carries out tenth consecutive night of strikesFull report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals …
The Guardian
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Defence stocks rally as John Healey appointed chancellor; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsMore on the cost of living: new figures show that UK grocery inflation eased in the four weeks to 12th July to 2.6%, its lowest rate since December 2024.It marks …
BBC News
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UK borrowing falls in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
BBC Business
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UK borrowing falls in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
The Guardian
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Russian warship carries out rare live-fire exercise 45 miles off UK coast
Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and conducted 30-minute drill south of PlymouthA Russian warship conducted a rare live-fire exercise in the Channel 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, the d…
Today
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BBC Business
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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
The Guardian
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UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards
Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacancies in June, according to official figures that highlight the …
The Guardian
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Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation
Move would give government veto over big decisions and hostile takeovers, after Burnham’s call for greater public controlBusiness live – latest updatesThe group of investors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have of…
BBC News
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Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Financial Times
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Continuity and change in Burnham’s new cabinet
Chancellor from Labour’s ‘old right’ is experienced but unlikely to meaningfully diverge from previous set up
The Guardian
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Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living move
Newly appointed chancellor John Healey says reduction will be funded by cancelling digital ID schemeElectricity bills will be reduced by an average of £45 a year from October, after Andy Burnham announced the government …
The Guardian
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JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks
Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie DimonBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned Andy Burnham against raising tax charges on banks, …
GOV.UK
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Operational notice for Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited
Information for project owners following creditors' voluntary liquidation of Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited.
The Guardian
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Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?
Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government, speak…
The Guardian
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Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?
Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government, speak…
BBC News
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Man due in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry from South Yorkshire, is set to appear at Westminister Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
BBC News
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
GOV.UK
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Capacity Market auction parameters: letter from DESNZ to NESO, July 2026
Letter setting out the Capacity Market auction parameters for the T-1 auction for the 2027 to 2028 delivery year, and the T-4 auction for the 2030 to 2031 delivery year.
The Guardian
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UK military ‘eyes innovative electric flying taxi’ as 2029 launch planned
Vertical Aerospace says government has given £10m backing, taking its total investment in the project to £48mBritish flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has said the UK government has expressed interest in buying a mi…
Financial Times
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Burnham move to eliminate VAT on electricity bills sparks funding row
Government claim that measure would be funded by scrapping digital ID scheme disputed by former minister
GOV.UK
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New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living
New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter.
The Guardian
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Meta’s smartglasses mean any child can be covertly filmed. In the age of AI, how do we tackle that risk?
The company argues that it’s for individuals to ensure they don’t ‘actively exploit’ this technology. That won’t keep children safeIt took me a while to realise what the man sitting next to me on the train was doing. He …
The Guardian
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UK surrogacy law ‘creaking at seams’ as demand rises sharply
Experts urge ministers to update legislation to prevent intended parents resorting to riskier arrangements abroadSurrogates, parents and children are being failed by the UK’s archaic laws, which are “creaking at the seam…
The Guardian
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Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told
New prime minister urged to introduce 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealthA wealth tax on the UK’s super-rich households could raise £10bn a year, according to academics who urged Andy Burnham t…
Financial Times
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Tom Hayes says UBS’s ‘Project Chocolate’ probe shows he was targeted from outset
Trader nicknamed ‘Tommy Chocolate’ argues bank’s rate-fixing investigation was stacked against him
Financial Times
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Linklaters partners handed record £2.5mn payday as Asia business booms
‘Magic circle’ law firm cites Hong Kong listings work and growth in US as it reports bumper payouts for top ranks
Financial Times
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The five fiscal challenges facing John Healey
New chancellor must fund rising defence spending and promises of cost-of-living support for households
Financial Times
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Pointers for Burnham on what Britain really wants
The new prime minister can learn from 40 years of polling the UK population
The Guardian
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‘A guy did a runner in a Jaguar’: the petrol theft scandal – and the garage owner struggling to stop it
Since the start of the Iran war in February, there has been a 23% rise in fuel theft, with more than £1.2m stolen from British forecourts each week. Why aren’t the police doing more to apprehend the culprits?A petrol sta…
Financial Times
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Why Canada isn’t listening to American whining in the wine wars
Donald Trump’s tariffs have taught us an important lesson in the value of retaliation
The Guardian
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As Sudan’s war crosses borders and millions are made refugees, could Ethiopia’s plan solve ‘humanity’s migration issue’?
Amid fears of fresh bloodshed, the country is hoping its offer of education and employment can provide a model for other nations to followIt didn’t matter that he was so frail he could barely walk. Rahmatalla Abdeen knew…
The Guardian
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Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’The UK will not have enough water for future datacentres, the water industry has said in stark criticism of the gove…
The Guardian
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‘She was almost a Batman figure’: Mexico’s avenging Mother Courage
After her son disappeared, Isabel Miranda de Wallace swore she would bring the culprits to justice. She became a national hero. But did she go too far?When her son, Hugo, failed to answer his phone on the morning of 12 J…
The Guardian
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Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says
Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy productsDonald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against p…
The Guardian
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Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says
Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy productsDonald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against p…
Financial Times
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US to hit Canada with 50% tariffs on wide range of goods
Washington accuses neighbour of engaging in unfair practices in move that could reignite trade war
BBC News
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Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.
BBC News
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Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
Yesterday
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BBC News
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Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Is there any common ground left?
BBC Business
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Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Is there any common ground left?
BBC News
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Who's landed the top jobs in the cabinet?
The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office.
BBC Business
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Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
BBC Business
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'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
Financial Times
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JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks
Chief executive says any tax raid by new UK prime minister would threaten bank’s planned £3bn London office
GOV.UK
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Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.
BBC Business
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
BBC News
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Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.
GOV.UK
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Bluetongue: latest situation
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.
BBC Business
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Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
GOV.UK
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PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 20 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, this evening.
GOV.UK
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PM call with President Costa of the European Council: 20 July 2026
The Prime Minister had a call with António Costa, President of the European Council, this evening.
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