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“EU invented to screw us”

Donald Trump calls Europeans “freeloaders” who have relied on the US to pay for defence while conspiring to “screw over” America by creating.

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US general strike?

New York Times columnist David Brooks has called for a “comprehensive national civic uprising” against Donald Trump. This public call from a media.

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Farage redraws political map

By any political measure, the 2025 local elections mark a historic rupture. The duopoly of Labour and the Conservatives – which has dominated.

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Independent brewers blocked

The number of independent breweries declined at its fastest rate in 2024, according to the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (Siba).  The.

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China ups its propaganda 

A video appeared on New China TV and YouTube earlier this week called Never Kneel Down. This symbolises China’s fight-back against US rhetoric.

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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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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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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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Iberian blackout: Net Zero warning

A massive power outage this week crippled Spain and Portugal – equivalent to 60% of Spain’s electricity demand being switched off without warning..

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FTSE surge

The FTSE 100 has clocked its longest winning streak in over eight years – 12 consecutive sessions of gains – as global investors.

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