Cork Escapes 15% U.S. Tariff Under U.S.-EU Trade Framework
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Agreement singles out cork as an 'unavailable natural product,' shielding Portuguese production and U.S. winemakers from new levies effective Sept. 1
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Rosyth shipyard set to win more than £1bn Danish frigate deal, boosting Scottish shipbuilding exports
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Babcock’s Rosyth yard expected to build four Type 31 frigates for Denmark and remains a frontrunner in a separate Swedish contest
Farage Revises Two-Week Small Boats Pledge, Ties Deadline to Passage of New Laws
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Reform UK leader tells BBC he would act to stop Channel crossings within two weeks of laws being passed, a shift from his conference commitment and a development that could affect labour and public-service planning
Home Office clearout as Starmer reshuffles top team, prompting attention from business and markets
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Yvette Cooper moved to Foreign Office and senior Home Office ministers replaced as prime minister seeks to steady government after deputy PM resignation
Reform UK pushes new faces to share spotlight with Nigel Farage
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Party seeks to broaden its public profile and build candidate bench as it leads opinion polls and eyes more seats
CrossCountry train drivers to strike after dispute over disciplinary processes
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Aslef members to walk out on 3 October and refuse non-contractual overtime from 21 September amid claims operator is not following agreed grievance procedures
Bodycare to close 32 shops and cut about 450 jobs after entering administration
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Lancashire-founded health and beauty chain will keep most stores trading while administrators seek a buyer amid rising costs and high street pressures
Reform UK conference underscores party’s growing ambition and scale
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Political editor Chris Mason says the gathering is larger and more government-focused than previous years while retaining an insurgent tone
Lululemon warns $240 million hit from US tariffs, trims sales outlook as shares tumble
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Athleisure retailer blames end of de minimis duty exemption and softer U.S. demand; company says supply-chain fixes and cost cuts will take time