Trump eases car tariffs
The US administration has announced plans to reduce the impact of its tariffs on US carmakers by easing some duties on foreign vehicle.
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Australia election mirrors Canada
Whoever said campaigns don’t matter? There was a time when pundits confidently claimed the closing weeks of an election campaign rarely shifted the.
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Take 2: Romania’s election
Voting starts today, including at polling stations in the West Midlands, in Romania’s second attempt at a presidential election. Russian interference: Election annulled.
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IT experts’ cyber warning
Two Brum IT firms give advice after M&S, Co-op and Harrods attacks Two leading West Midlands IT firms today issued a sobering warning.
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New dawn for Ladywood?
Birmingham’s Ladywood Estate is on the cusp of a transformation that could redefine urban living in the city. A £2.2 billion regeneration project,.
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M&S cyber hell
Although contactless payments have been restored in shops, a week of problems still means that on-line ordering remains on pause at M&S. The.
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Greggs: Always innovating
Greggs, Britain’s best-known bakery, has blamed weak consumer confidence for its market value falling by a third. In November 2024 Deutsche Bank predicted.
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Brum’s Banijay eyes ITV
Global production giant Banijay has confirmed it is exploring a takeover bid for ITV or its prized ITV Studios arm, in a move.
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El Salvador: World’s safest?
Once known for its high crime rates, El Salvador was named one of the safest countries in 2023 by Gallup, the US global.
EU defence fund
The UK will have to make a financial contribution if it wants its defence companies to benefit from the European Union’s new €150bn.