Services companies say order books increased for first time this year as they hope to avoid Trump tariffsBusiness live – latest updatesUK private sector output growth climbed to a six-month high in March, powered by...
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Read MoreCost of soft drinks, beer and kettles likely to increase as a result of scheme that shifts recycling fees to producersUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesA new packaging tax to fund...
Read MorePrivatisation, a lack of industrial strategy and cheap imports have all but buried domestic steel output but there is hope for the futureBlow for British steel industry as 2,500 jobs go at Port TalbotLabour’s plan for...
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