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Image copyright AFP Image caption Donald Trump says he “won’t do” a complete rollback of tariffs Some US tariffs on China are likely to remain in place even in the event of a trade deal, the US has indicated. US President Donald Trump told reporters that China was pushing for the removal of some tariffs […]

Image copyright Getty Images EasyJet and Jet2.com have bought all of the takeoff and landing slots owned by collapsed travel firm Thomas Cook in UK airports. The slots at London Gatwick and Bristol were bought by EasyJet for £36m, the government’s liquidation service said. Jet2.com has bought slots at Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted airports for

Image copyright Prada Italian fashion house Prada and German sportswear giant Adidas are joining forces to produce a limited edition trainer and sailing shoe. It’s the first time two of the most famous names in retailing have combined in what they say is a long-term partnership. But what to call the venture? Pradidas and Adada

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Latest projections indicate an further £400m to £650m will be needed to complete the project, Crossrail Ltd said The opening of London’s Crossrail project will be delayed until 2021 as Europe’s biggest infrastructure scheme is set to go another £650m over budget. The route, to be known as the

Image copyright Getty Images Brexit continues to dominate the headlines – but the UK economy faces many other important challenges. Inequality in the housing market, poverty among working people and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are among them. For any party hoping to win power on 12 December, these are serious issues. Fewer young people own

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Michael Bloomberg has highlighted climate change and gun control as key issues Billionaire businessman Michael Bloomberg is strongly considering entering the race for the US Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. The ex-New York City mayor is concerned the current field of candidates is not good enough to beat Donald Trump

Image copyright Getty Images Wearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them. Several local news outlets said some companies had “banned” eyewear for female employees for various reasons. Among them, some retail chains reportedly said glasses-wearing shop assistants gave a

Image copyright Getty Images Royal Mail is seeking a High Court injunction to stop a postal strike, claiming that the ballot of workers had “potential irregularities”. The company said it would make a formal application on Friday that the strike ballot “was unlawful and, therefore, null and void”. A strike threatens to disrupt postal voting

Image copyright Getty Images Labour is promising to increase the length of statutory maternity pay from nine to 12 months, if it wins power. The party also wants large firms to have menopause workplace policies, in what it calls a “step-change” in working rights for women. And it is promising to set up a body

Image copyright Rune Woldsnes Image caption Australian surfer Heath Joske got to speak at Equinor’s annual general meeting It is not every day that a surfer and environmental campaigner addresses the annual general meeting of one of the world’s biggest oil companies. But that is what happened earlier this year, when Australian Heath Joske spoke