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UK water warning casts doubt on datacentre expansion

Water UK says government AI plans ignore datacentre water needs, warning future growth could be impossible in stressed regions.

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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, White House says

The White House said Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, with a 30-day window before they take effect, escalating trade tensions between the two countries.

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How apprentices are blending tech with traditional craft skills

Apprentices in heritage vehicle restoration and traditional manufacturing are combining hands-on craft with CAD, 3D printing and other digital skills, while employers debate how much technology should shape training.

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I made £100,000 on TikTok in a day: the rise of live shopping

Daisy Kelly’s Glow For It grew from a personal problem into a £6m business, with live TikTok sales now driving more than 40% of revenue.

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20-somethings bet big on tech stocks as AI fuels gains

Young investors in Australia, South Korea and Singapore are piling into tech stocks as AI fuels big gains and sharp swings.

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Trump orders 50% tariff on Canadian imports

Donald Trump signed an order imposing a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports, effective 19 August, escalating trade tensions with Canada.

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Big plans, bigger costs: what Burnham’s agenda may mean

Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over borrowing, taxes, welfare and housing as he sets out his agenda and the costs behind it.

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AliExpress hit with record €550m EU fine over illegal products

AliExpress has been fined a record €550m by the EU after a two-year probe found it allowed illegal products such as unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes on its platform.

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Oil eases below $90 as US-Iran tensions and fares pressure markets

Oil slipped back below $90 as US-Iran diplomatic exchanges continued, while AliExpress was fined a record €550m and Ryanair said its planes are safe after a window incident. Markets also tracked Segro, CuspAI and diesel supply concerns.

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What a Burnham-led government could mean for your money

Andy Burnham is set to announce early cost-of-living policies as prime minister, with questions over taxes, energy bills, transport, housing and social care.

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SpaceX Share Price Falls Below IPO Level After Initial Surge

SpaceX's share price has dropped below its IPO level just over a month after going public, falling 41% from its peak and risking losses for early investors.

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British Steel Nationalisation Moves Forward with New Legislation

British Steel in Scunthorpe moves closer to public ownership after Parliament passes nationalisation powers. The government acts decisively amid political debate and local support, with compensation discussions ongoing.

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