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The countries hit hardest by new US tariffs – the plan at a glance
US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to economically flourish. These new import taxes, which Trump imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world. But the US president believes they are necessary to address trading imbalances…
Single parents hit hardest by ‘awful April’ bill rises
A series of essential household bills are rising at the start of April, with warnings that single parents are among the hardest hit. Water bills, energy prices and council tax are all going up in what has been dubbed “awful April”, although the minimum wage is also increasing. The charity Citizens Advice said the finances…