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Starmer on collision course with Trump over VAT and future of Ukraine

Trump’s stance is first major test of relations between Labour and new White House

The Independent UK

'Dumb or dishonest': Donald Trump hitting UK with tariffs because of VAT slammed by top tax expert

A senior minister said the Government would ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced on Thursday ‘actually come to pass’

Evening Standard

Government faces VAT challenge as Trump announces more tariffs

A senior minister said the Government would ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced on Thursday ‘actually come to pass’.

The Independent UK

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UK government to ‘wait and see’ in the face of Trump tariffs announcement

The US president announced what he called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on all other countries on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU ‘red tape’

New safety regulations have led SMEs to stop sales to bloc and Northern Ireland while they work out how to comply

The Guardian - UK

Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit

Exclusive: PM urged to undertake a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market

The Independent UK

UK firms plan price rises as confidence falls to lowest level since Truss budget

BCC survey shows growing concern over planned employer tax rises with 55% of companies planning to hike prices

The Guardian - UK

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Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most US coastal waters – as it happened

Outgoing president’s orders will not affect large swathes of the Gulf of Mexico, where most US offshore drilling occurs; orders could be difficult for Donald Trump to unwind

The Guardian - UK

UK exporters still struggling with post-Brexit rules, says trade body

British Chambers of Commerce asks for policy ‘reset’ after poll finds companies want greater flexibility

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s big idea? Put more police back on the beat

PM refreshes pre-election pledge of safer streets as key part of ‘plan for change’ – as business group casts doubt on Labour’s mission to grow the economy

The Independent UK

‘That’s two people we won’t hire now’: bosses react to Reeves’s tax rises

Employers say they will be counting costs of budget amid increases to national insurance contributions

The Guardian - UK

Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own

Queensland has joined Tasmania as the second Australian state or territory to offer a A$500 rebate for buyers of new e‑bikes. The pre-election announcement includes a smaller $200 rebate for e‑scooters.

The Conversation

“The classic British sound of a Laney amp on your pedalboard”: Laney Black Country Customs Ironheart and Lionheart LoudPedals review

Laney presents the signature Tom Quayle and Martin Miller pedalboard versions of a pair of its finest amps, featuring 60 watts of real amp power, right at your feet

Guitar World

Smeg BCC13 review: perfectly extracted espresso and foamed milk every time

If your budget can take the hit, the BCC13 is easily one of the best bean-to-cup espresso machines you can buy.

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Louder

"There's magic in this band. There is real magic with these four members": Black Country Communion and the proud return of classic rock

Black Country Communion's new album V is the best one they’ve made so far. But will it be their last?

Louder

“This will possibly be the last band that I’m in”: legendary ex-Deep Purple man Glenn Hughes says his current group could be his last

Black Country Communion’s Glenn Hughes admits that his days of playing in bands could be coming to an end

The Guardian - UK

Labour must stay ‘laser-focused’ on delivering growth, say business groups

CBI among a number of organisations to call for tough decisions that help companies to attract investment

Guitar World

“Do I get advantages that other collectors don’t? Absolutely! But I just got a 1959 Les Paul from a music store in Boston. Anybody could have walked in and bought it”: Joe Bonamassa on why he’s no ’Burst hog – and putting on his “British hat” with BCC

Joe Bonamassa checks in to tell us what it’s like to playing in rock supergroup Black Country Communion, why his rig is bigger for his solo shows, and channeling Andy Summers

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The Guardian - UK

Dreams and jobs slowly fade away as Bristol bears brunt of arts cuts

In the shadow culture minister’s seat, there is a degree of hope a Labour government might bring change

The Guardian - UK

Labour to seek ‘stable position’ with Europe rather than reopen Brexit debate

Shadow business secretary says trying to rejoin single market or customs union would cause ‘more difficulties’

The Guardian - UK

UK must stop ‘walking on eggshells’ over post-Brexit deal, says BCC chief

British Chambers of Commerce director general calls on politicians to improve ties with EU and strike better deal

Louder

"Seven years on from their previous album, BCC still remember what they're good at": Black Country Communion stick to a winning formula on V

V is the fifth album from the retro-styled supergroup featuring Bonham, Bonamassa, Hughes and Sherinian

The Independent UK

Businesses battered by Brexit urge Labour and Tories to slash EU tariffs

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) cites improved relations with the trading bloc as part of its five-point plan to boost economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Eurozone unemployment falls to record low; US GDP growth revised down – as it happened

BCC calls for improved relations with the EU to cut the costs for business, while sticky inflation worries markets

The Conversation

Catching public transport in Queensland will soon cost just 50 cents. Are cheap fares good policy?

As part of a six-month trial, public transport fares in Queensland will soon be slashed to just 50 cents per trip for everyone.

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