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Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada

The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

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Markets

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

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World

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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Markets

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

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Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising

Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.

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