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Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

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Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal

The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

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EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

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Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge

The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

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Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss

His comments come amid a trade war with Beijing, and after his attacks on the US central bank's boss.

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Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

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Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal

The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

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Trump says he has ‘no intention of firing’ Fed boss

The US president also voiced optimism that trade relations with China could be improved, and tariffs lowered.

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The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

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The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

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