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Half of UK firms find trading with EU difficult post-Brexit, says new survey

Published by City AM By Stefan Boscia More than half of UK businesses who trade overseas are finding it difficult to trade goods with the EU post-Brexit, according to a new survey. A new poll from the British Chambers of Commerce found that 56 per cent of firms “face difficulties adapting to the new rules […]

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US ban on ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label breaches trade rules: WTO

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – The United States is flouting international trade rules by labeling imports from Hong Kong as those from China, the World Trade Organization ruled Wednesday, an outcome that Washington rejects. The WTO ruling addressed a decision under former president Donald Trump’s administration after Beijing imposed a sweeping security law on

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Bankman-Fried in US custody, two associates plead guilty to FTX fraud

Published by AFP Nassau (Bahamas) (AFP) – US law enforcement on Wednesday took custody of Sam Bankman-Fried and were flying him from the Bahamas to New York, where prosecutors said two associates of the FTX founder had now pled guilty to charges related to the company’s collapse. Bankman-Fried is wanted in the United States after

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Broncos-Rams Christmas Week 16 Odds, Lines, Spread and Betting Preview

Published by Sports Illustrated By Shawn Childs The Broncos are small road favorites against the Rams on Christmas in a battle of eliminated teams. Entering Week 16, the Broncos and Rams rank third and fourth in the 2023 NFL Draft order. Unfortunately, both teams traded away their selections to the Seahawks and Lions, respectively. Los

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Zelensky lands in Washington, secures new US military aid

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Wednesday in Washington on his first foreign trip since Russia’s invasion, with US leaders hailing him as “heroic” and pledging to provide new missile defense systems. Zelensky — whose media savvy and rugged demeanor has helped him rally the world to Ukraine’s cause —

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Campaigners warn hiking rail fares could push people away from train travel

Published by City AM By Ilaria Grasso Macola Even a below inflation increase in rail fares could put people off travelling by train altogether, according to campaigners. Norman Baker, director of external affairs at advocacy group Campaign for Better Transport, told City A.M. that any increase to ticket prices will come “as a further blow

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Justin Bieber brands H&M collection ‘trash’ forcing retailer to remove items

Published by City AM By Jack Mendel Justin Bieber forced low-cost fashion retailer to remove a line of clothing with his name plastered on it, after the global superstar called it “trash”. The Canadian musician took to Instagram to call out H&M on Tuesday, saying he “didn’t approve it”. “Don’t buy it” he said. “The

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