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Tariffs: China hits back

The global trade war between the US and China has intensified with Beijing announcing sweeping new tariffs on American goods effective from tomorrow..

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US exodus to UK

For years Britain watched its wealth quietly slip away. A post-Brexit chill, political uncertainty, and the scrapping of the non-dom tax regime nudged.

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Stabilising Droitwich power network 

Two demand-activated renewable energy generators are being installed in Droitwich Spa to add resilience to the local power supply network. Intermittent power sources,.

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Six new ‘Net Zero Neighbourhoods’ 

Six carbon net zero neighbourhoods are set to be developed in the West Midlands. WM mayor Richard Parker, on a visit to Brockmoor.

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WM firms hit by Trump tariffs

Markets across the globe have been plunged into chaos following Donald Trump’s surprise decision to escalate tariffs on America’s biggest trading partners –.

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JLR: US export “pause”

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will “pause” shipments of its vehicles to America this month in the wake of President Donald.

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Trump tariffs: What now for WM auto sector?

The American tariffs, particularly those on automotive exports, will have a significant impact on the West Midlands, a major hub for car manufacturing. .

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Trump tariffs: ‘cool heads’ required

Donald Trump ‘s levies on imports to the US from countries all over the world, including the UK, has sent the markets and.

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Electricity plans could add £3bn to bills

Plans to overhaul the electricity market for England, Wales and Scotland may result in an additional £3 billion on domestic household bills over.

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Camp Hill line ‘reopening this year’

Passengers will be able to travel on Birmingham’s Camp Hill railway line by the end of this year, West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker.

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