economic news this week
- Jun- 2023 -9 JuneEconomy
Sunak orders inquiry into hidden fees hitting consumers in pocket
Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of “drip pricing” under which companies hide the true cost of products and services…
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Microsoft to move top AI experts from China to new lab in Canada
Microsoft is moving some of its best artificial intelligence researchers from China to Canada in a move that threatens to…
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General Atlantic says China remains strong bet despite US tensions
General Atlantic, the US private equity firm known for big bets on ByteDance and fast-fashion retailer Shein, said China remains…
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Sunak’s courting of Biden marks a crucial new realism
The writer is director of Chatham House, a think-tank It is never easy for a UK prime minister to get…
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Top lawyers leave Donald Trump as he battles federal indictment
Two top lawyers defending Donald Trump against allegations he mishandled classified government documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate abruptly dropped out…
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EU states agree draft law to criminalise sanctions evasion
EU countries have agreed a draft law to facilitate seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs and other individuals or institutions…
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François Hollande: ‘Putin cannot be seduced. He respects force’
François Hollande has a ring on his finger, and he’s proud to show it off. Recently married for the first…
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European stocks slip as traders look ahead to interest rate decisions
European stocks slipped at the open on Friday as traders were cautious ahead of the policy meetings of key central…
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Donald Trump remains defiant in face of second indictment
When Donald Trump was indicted in Manhattan in March with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, his supporters rallied…
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UK government sets price floor for oil and gas windfall tax
The UK government has introduced a price floor for the windfall tax on oil and gas producers, arguing that it…
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