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‘It aches that he is no longer here’: the power of Kalief Browder’s late mother’s poetry

In a new documentary, the words of Venida Browder take us back to a devastating story, even as the film provides hope for the future

The Guardian - US

“The Foundry Series takes the power, dynamism and response of our acclaimed tube amp ranges and forges them into creative, affordable, high-quality solid-state amps”: Laney unveils the IR-equipped 120W Supertop head with onboard effects and matching cabs

It's lightweight, high-powered, features LAIR onboard IR tech, modulation and reverb, and is voiced to compete with tube amps

MusicRadar

UK-EU deal hailed as milestone but is ‘just the beginning’, says industry

The new deal was widely welcomed across business sectors for helping cut red tape and reducing checks on food exports.

The Independent UK

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“This is my first band since Deep Purple. It’s out of this world – I’m back in a rock band, a real rock band”: How Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and a modern blues icon came together to form Black Country Communion

Black Country Communion’s second album, BCC2, established them as one of the greatest supergroups of the 21st century

Louder

Downing Street admits Britain will be hit by Trump’s tariffs this week as worldwide trade war looms

US tariffs could hit 60 per cent of firms directly, two major business groups have warned

The Independent UK

Lammy puts boosting growth at heart of 21st century diplomacy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said envoys ‘should give equal weight to their contacts in business and politics’.

Evening Standard

Ambassadors to be judged on ability to generate trade for UK, says Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will set out a series of measures aimed at helping businesses boost international trade.

Evening Standard

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‘Musk? He’s horrendous’: Martha Lane Fox on diversity, tech bros and International Women’s Day

The investor and former Twitter board member believes rejecting DEI initiatives is simply denying US firms talent

The Guardian - UK

Business group slashes UK growth forecasts for the “long and challenging" year ahead

BCC economists expect inflation and interest rates to stay higher than previously forecast

Evening Standard

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again, by quarter point – as it happened

Central bank lowers growth projections as it warns trade war fears are hurting Europe

The Guardian - UK

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

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

'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

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

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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 Conversation

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.

Guitar World

“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

TechRadar

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.

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?

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