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FCA responds to prime minister’s call for watchdogs to focus on promoting economic growth
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Why Trump’s plans for tariffs on foreign films probably won’t have a happy ending
Bill Chizek/ShutterstockWith its tariffs policies, the administration of US president Donald Trump aims to correct the country’s persistent goods trade deficit. The president has argued that the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered” by other countries.
Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases
Village health Volunteers in Thailand survey mosquito breeding sites as part of dengue prevention campaign Deere Kumphaitoon/ShutterstockNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment.
Why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading
As US and Chinese representatives prepare to meet in Switzerland in an effort to ease their escalating trade war, a potential sign of Beijing’s approach has emerged in an opinion piece published in the state-owned journal Beijing Daily.
Barclays’ AGM disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
Incident occurs as UK government prepares to clarify rules on whether shareholder meetings can be held online
Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality
As it stands, only a tiny fraction of America's wealthy are ever subjected to the estate tax. Krisanapong Detraphiphat/Getty ImagesNothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared.
How to manage financial stress in uncertain times
Having an action plan for personal finance is critical in uncertain times. Photo by Nicolas Guyonnet/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesAmerican families are struggling to keep up with their bills.
Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Are So Large, 10% Feels Like a Relief
As he proposes ever stiffer tariffs, President Trump has normalized his merely big ones.
Record UK home insurance claims after storms cause damage
Property claims have now topped £100mn for eight quarters in a row, ABI data shows
After support package, government turns attention to "everyday" issues
Following the positive reception of the support measures for renters and pensioners, the government is focussing on a series of initiatives aimed at improving citizen’s everyday lives by tackling disorder and improving the delivery of public services.
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