Plumber’s insights on new builds and heat pumps: Tips to save on call-out costs
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Over 5.6 million people have overpaid tax in 2023/24, HMRC data shows
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Sir Keir Starmer says trade war is not the right solution for resolving differences within alliances
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Asda-owner nears £275m deal to buy NCC’s Escode unit
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Government to reveal major changes to merger probe process in UK
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Starmer initiates resistance against Trump as president threatens tariffs over Greenland | UK News Sir Keir Starmer has decided to start pushing back against Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose tariffs on the UK and other European countries for supporting NATO allies. While not as defiant as President Macron, who vowed to stand firm against intimidation or threats, Starmer is challenging Trump’s actions. Starmer has invested significant political capital in building a relationship with Trump, despite their differences. The PM’s efforts to strengthen the special relationship, particularly in support of Ukraine, have been seen as successful. However, Trump’s accusations against the UK and European allies of playing a dangerous game in Greenland have strained the relationship. The UK’s decision to send military personnel to Greenland in solidarity with Denmark and NATO has not appeased Trump, who remains fixated on acquiring Greenland. Despite Starmer’s efforts and discussions with European leaders on Arctic security, Trump remains determined to pursue his goal. In an unusual turn of events, Starmer’s political opponents have supported his stance on Greenland and condemned Trump’s actions. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch also criticized Trump’s approach as «completely wrong.» Starmer pushes back against Trump as president threatens tariffs over Greenland
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Rolls-Royce boosts CEO pay amid company’s revival
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Green Party proposes free bus travel for under-22s in England
The Greens are calling for people under the age of 22 to have free bus travel in England. Party leader Zack Polanski said such a proposal could help young people…
AJ Bell chief warns Reeves’s cash ISA reforms are ‘doomed to fail’
Rachel Reeves’s plans to curb cash ISA limits with the aim of fuelling a wave of stock market investing «are doomed to fail», the boss of one of Britain’s biggest…