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Friday, May 23

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Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats

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EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.

22

Indian IT giant investigates link to M&S cyber-attack

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M&S said earlier this week that the hackers got into systems via a third party - but did not say who that was.

19

Faisal Islam: Trump's tariff plans could spark global economic shock

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The move threatens significant volatility in the coming weeks, ahead of a crucial G7 summit in Canada next month.

18

Fuel bank chief's caution over energy price fall

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Matt Cole says prices remain very high despite Ofgem's announcement that prices will fall in July.

16

'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths not in work or education

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New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.

13

Young people driven away by high prices - study

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A new report says islanders are concerned about rising living costs and finding affordable property.

12

Protestors accuse Trump of corruption as he hosts crypto gala dinner

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Trump hosted the biggest investors in his own cryptocurrency, but insisted he put the country ahead of his businesses interests.

11

Daily Telegraph to be sold to US firm RedBird

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The American company agrees to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph after a two-year ownership vacuum.

People urged to fix energy bills as prices fall

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A typical annual domestic energy bill will drop by £129 in July, the first fall in a year.

10

Energy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?

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Gas and electricity prices will fall in July, under regulator Ofgem's new price cap.

07

Food bank turning people away due to funding gap

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A volunteer at the service says the food bank currently helps about 100 people every week.

02

Why so many military veterans move into cybersecurity

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The vigilance needed in the military can be an asset in the cybersecurity industry.

Labubu fan fury as viral dolls pulled from stores after reports of customer fighting

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The popular toys have been removed from shelves until June, following reports of customers fighting over them.

Thursday, May 22

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Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise

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But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.

Why did Trump ambush the South African president?

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Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool despite the onslaught

19

Heathrow workers' strike may intensify - union

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Unite says about 800 of its members employed by firm Wilson James are now taking industrial action.

US Treasury confirms the end of the penny

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There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.

16

Nike to raise US prices as firms face tariffs uncertainty

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The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning".

13

Tax rise warning after higher-than-expected UK borrowing

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Government borrowing hit £20.2bn in April, leading analysts to say the prospect of tax rises later this year is increasing.

12

'World's greatest designer' Jony Ive joins OpenAI to 'reimagine' computers

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The man who designed the iPad, iMac and iPhone will try to come up with a new generation of products for the AI era.

09

M&S website back online, allowing users to browse

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After going down overnight, the website is open for browsing again, but online orders remain suspended after the recent cyber attack.

Wednesday, May 21

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How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

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Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

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Gordon Lyons calls for return of universal winter fuel payment

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Lyons welcomed the government's realisation that an "error" was made.

No money left at the end of the month and smaller food shops: How inflation rise affects you

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Inflation has risen by more than expected as water, energy and food bills grew - how are ordinary people making their income stretch?

19

Target sales hit as Trump tariffs take effect

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The US chain reports a sharp fall in sales which it blames on a "highly challenging environment".

Nvidia boss calls US chip policy a 'failure'

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His comments come as the White House says it will overhaul rules restricting sales of advanced chips.

18

Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

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The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.

17

Inflation surprise suggests the outlook could be gloomier than we thought

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Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news

How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

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A government decision to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

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National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

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The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.