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Investments and Business

Electric cars will be cheaper to buy, pledges minister

Electric cars set to cost less, minister claims

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to making electric vehicles (EVs) more financially accessible, announcing plans aimed at reducing upfront costs for consumers. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to encourage the transition to low-emission transport, comes amid mounting pressure to meet environmental targets and support drivers in shifting away from petrol and diesel vehicles.A minister from the government mentioned not long ago that a variety of policy steps are being evaluated to make EVs more accessible to a broader section of people. This announcement highlights an increasing awareness that, although electric vehicles provide lower operational expenses and…
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Trump's tariffs are looming large over the UK’s last surviving steel towns

UK’s last surviving steel towns under pressure from Trump’s tariffs

As the United States anticipates possible changes in trade policy driven by the revitalized influence of former President Donald Trump, the consequences for the UK's steel industry—especially in its residual industrial towns—are becoming more prominent. The potential for the introduction or reimplementation of tariffs on steel imports, a key part of Trump's wider economic strategy, has stirred new doubts across Britain's steel-producing areas, many of which are still rebuilding after past economic disruptions.The worries arise from Trump's consistent focus on "America First" trade strategies, which in his term led to significant import duties on steel and aluminum in 2018. Described…
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Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows

Bank boss signals rate cuts if job market slows

A prominent official at the central financial institution has expressed openness to cutting interest rates if future economic reports persistently show a decline in the job market. Although the prevailing monetary strategy remains prudent because of ongoing inflation worries, recent signs imply that the labor sector’s strength might be diminishing—a crucial aspect that could impact upcoming policy choices.Speaking during a recent economic forum, the bank official emphasized the importance of monitoring labor trends closely, noting that while job creation has remained positive, the pace appears to be losing momentum. Unemployment levels, though still relatively low, have shown subtle increases in…
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Asia is reeling from Trump's tariff salvo – is anyone winning?

Who benefits as Asia reels from Trump’s tariff salvo?

The financial environment throughout Asia is facing increased unpredictability due to the recent series of tariff threats from ex-U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump's assertive approach to trade, a long-standing feature of his economic policies, is again affecting global markets, supply networks, and diplomatic interactions. With tensions climbing, analysts are debating if any side genuinely gains from this growing trade conflict.At the heart of the matter is Trump’s renewed focus on imposing tariffs as a means of addressing what he perceives as imbalances in the global trading system. In particular, Asian economies—many of which have built their growth strategies around export-driven…
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