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Businesses worldwide brace for extra Trump tariffs on steel imports | Trump tariffs

Businesses worldwide brace for extra Trump tariffs on steel imports | Trump tariffs

Businesses globally are preparing for an anticipated expansion of tariffs under the Trump administration, impacting a wide array of products from bicycles to kitchenware. American companies of various sizes have requested the U.S. Department of Commerce to include approximately 700 additional items in a tariff plan that already included 407 products due to their steel […]

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Everybody panic – the workplace has become too ‘feminized’! | Arwa Mahdawi

Everybody panic – the workplace has become too ‘feminized’! | Arwa Mahdawi

The discussion surrounding women in the workplace and the implications of feminism has gained attention recently, particularly in conservative media. A notable case is a podcast episode by Ross Douthat, published on the New York Times’ homepage, which featured critics of liberal feminism discussing its impact on the workplace. The original title, “Did Women Ruin

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Rotherham Council launches winter energy cost support scheme

Rotherham Council launches winter energy cost support scheme

Rotherham Council has introduced an Energy Crisis Support Scheme aimed at assisting households facing difficulties with energy bills this winter. The initiative has an allocated budget of £500,000, allowing eligible residents to receive payments of up to £250. To qualify for the support, individuals must demonstrate that they have £150 or less remaining each month

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ShutdownTok: federal workers detail life without pay amid government’s closure | US federal government shutdown 2025

ShutdownTok: federal workers detail life without pay amid government’s closure | US federal government shutdown 2025

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, influencers and content creators have begun documenting the experience of living without a paycheck. This ongoing shutdown is being labeled the longest in history. On platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, federal employees have started producing “shutdown vlogs,” combining humor with practical advice on navigating the situation. These

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Elon Musk makes himself far-right fixture after White House departure | Elon Musk

Elon Musk makes himself far-right fixture after White House departure | Elon Musk

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson expressed gratitude to Elon Musk after a judge dismissed a terrorism charge against him, indicating that Musk had financially supported his legal defense. Robinson stated, “Elon Musk, I’m forever grateful. If you didn’t step in and fund my legal fight I’d probably be in jail.” Since leaving the Trump administration, Musk

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Plant importers say border delays in Kent could drive up prices and stop deliveries from EU | Brexit

Plant importers say border delays in Kent could drive up prices and stop deliveries from EU | Brexit

Importers of plants are raising concerns about delays and damage to shipments at the Sevington border control post in Kent, which could lead to higher prices and potentially deter transport companies from continuing deliveries across the Channel. Traders have reported experiencing long waiting times at this facility, constructed for inspecting goods of plant and animal

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I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot

I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot

Bill Gates has recently addressed climate change in an essay but has been critiqued for overlooking key political realities associated with the issue. In his piece, he proposes that funding at the upcoming climate summit in Brazil should prioritize climate adaptation and spending on poverty and disease rather than focusing solely on near-term emissions reduction.

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How might Reeves increase income tax – and what does it mean for you? | Budget 2025

How might Reeves increase income tax – and what does it mean for you? | Budget 2025

Rachel Reeves, in a recent speech, hinted at the possibility of an increase in income tax in the upcoming budget. This comes despite Labour’s previous commitment not to raise income tax, national insurance, or VAT during the last election. The potential for a tax increase is seen as a response to addressing a £30 billion

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Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told | Energy efficiency

Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told | Energy efficiency

Rachel Reeves has faced warnings from energy firms, fuel poverty charities, and environmental groups regarding potential cuts to funding for home insulation in the upcoming budget. Over 60 organizations and companies, including Age UK and Friends of the Earth, expressed concerns in a letter to the Chancellor, urging against what they termed a “short-term fix”

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