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US and China set to meet for trade talks in London
A new round of talks aimed at resolving a trade war between the US and China is set take place in London on Monday.US President Donald Trump announced on Friday…
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Women’s Super League revenues soar 34% despite drop in attendances
Matchday revenue increased, despite a 10% drop in attendances from the previous year.The average league attendance dropped to 6,642. The drop, which followed England reaching the 2023 Women's World Cup…
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Is a recession coming? What the numbers tell us about where our economy stands
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist for New Century Advisors, what the latest job figures tell us about the state of the economy. Source link
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Spending Review to include £86bn for science and tech
Marc AshdownBusiness correspondentGetty ImagesAreas like Newport in Wales, home to the UK's biggest semiconductor manufacturing facility, will be allowed to decide how investment is targeted in their communities.An £86bn package…
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The Labour government must escape its own shadow
BBCThe strategising and multi-year planning going on ahead of this week's Spending Review is the bread and butter of any well-run economy.A Spending Review shows how resources are being allocated…
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How budget airline baggage confusion triggered EU legal row
Mallory Moench & Imran Rahman-JonesBBC NewsGetty ImagesDetermined to avoid baggage fees for his holiday to Pisa, Benjamin Till trawled several different shops armed with a tape measure in search of…
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How tariffs on aluminium and steel are impacting a recycling business in Pennsylvania
President Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports this week. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Andrew Lincoln from Lincoln Recycling about the impact on the metals industry. Source link
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When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA : Planet Money : NPR
Over the past decade, politicians from both parties have courted American voters with an enticing economic prospect – the dream of bringing manufacturing and manufacturing jobs back to America. They've…
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What the Musk-Trump feud means for SpaceX
The relationship breakdown between Elon Musk and the Trump administration could have big implications for Musk's company SpaceX, which the U.S. relies on for space- and defense-related services. Source link
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Who owns a acoustic piano these days? Across the country, less people are buying them
The acoustic piano was once a fixture in middle class homes. That's not the case anymore. With the popularity of electronic keyboards and music software, who is in the market…