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Treasury Committee demands HMRC answers on sanctions regime after Sky News investigation
The Treasury Select Committee has sent a formal notice to HM Revenue & Customs demanding answers to critical questions about how it has been enforcing trade sanctions on Russia, following a Sky News investigation into the government department.
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Britain could do slimmed down trade deal with US within months, says former minister
Britain could do a slimmed down trade deal with the United States within months, the last politician to oversee negotiations with Donald Trump's administration over a UK-US agreement has told Sky News.
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Workforce data shake-up could see people obliged to take part in ONS Labour Force Survey
The shake-up of official employment data, used to help set interest rates and other crucial public policy, could see members of the public obliged to complete the survey to help bolster accuracy.
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Money Problem: 'My boss is taking a cut of our tips because they worked on the shift - is this legal?'
Every week in our Money blog, we answer questions about your financial problems or consumer disputes. This week, a reader asked if their boss was allowed to take a cut of their tips.
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Why China has not retaliated more in Donald Trump trade spat
China has, as expected, hit back at Donald Trump's imposition of a 10% tariff on its exports to the United States.
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CurrentBody owner plots £350m London stock market listing
The owner of CurrentBody, a brand of beauty technology used by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams, is plotting a £350m flotation that could deliver a boost to the flagging London stock market.
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Millions face council tax rise of more than 5% after government gives green light to bigger hikes
Millions of people face council tax hikes over normal thresholds after the government allowed six areas to boost rates above the usual 5%.
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Billionaire Ratcliffe plots sale of Ineos Hygienics arm
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is hoisting a 'for sale' sign over the business he set up during the COVID-19 crisis to distribute hand sanitisers to medical professionals and consumers.
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China hits back after new US tariffs take effect - as those against Mexico and Canada are paused
China has retaliated after the US imposed 10% tariffs on its goods.
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Trump tariffs: How the UK finds itself in a strong position on US trade
What if Britain has, almost entirely by accident, navigated itself into about the best possible position it could be in, as Donald Trump embarks on a trade war with nearly all his economic partners?