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No deal on China tariffs until Trump says yes: Bessent

China's trade negotiator said both sides agreed to push to preserve a trade war truce.

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What will the new banknotes look like?

Young people are among those suggesting new themes for the biggest change to banknotes in 50 years.

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What will the new banknotes look like?

Many young people are among those suggesting new themes for the biggest redesign of banknotes in 50 years.

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Up to 40,000 homes to be built on disused railway land

The UK government is taking a "brownfield first" approach to building in places like Manchester.

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Plan for 40,000 homes to be built on railway land

The UK government says first-time buyers stand to benefit from the plan to develop the brownfield sites.

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IMF upgrades global growth forecast as tariffs ease

A softening of Trump tariffs since April means global growth could be stronger, the IMF says

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IMF upgrades global growth forecast as tariffs ease

A softening of Trump tariffs since April means global growth could be stronger, the IMF says

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Wegovy maker warns of slower profits as rivals bite

The Danish weight loss drug-maker claims "knock-off" treatments are hitting growth.

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Wegovy maker warns of slower profits as rivals bite

The Danish weight loss drug-maker claims "knock-off" treatments are hitting growth.

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US rail merger could create first coast-to-coast freight service

Union Pacific agrees to buy Norfolk Southern, establishing a $250bn colossus with 50,000 miles of track.

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