1 hour ago US and China officials to meet for trade talks in London – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsChina has slipped further into deflation territory, underlining the importance of agreeing a trade deal with the US.China’s consumer prices fell for a fourth consecutive month in May, new data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.“The next round of trade talks between the U.S. and China will be held in the UK on Monday.“We are a nation that champions free trade and have always been clear that a trade war is in nobody’s interests, so we welcome these talks.” Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Corbynista MP Zarah Sultana under fire because she 'didn't declare marriage to senior official at trade union she lobbied for in Parliament'

Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana married the FBU's Craig Lloyd last August - and then went on to speak up for key FBU demands in the Commons, including calling for more funding for fire services.

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54 h. ago US, Chinese officials to hold new round of trade talks in London next week

US, Chinese officials to hold new round of trade talks in London next week  Business Standard

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55 h. ago New round of trade talks: US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week

New round of trade talks: US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week  Inquirer.net

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59 h. ago US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says  CNN

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59 h. ago U.S. and Chinese officials set for trade talks in London on Monday (SP500:S&P Complete Indices)

U.S. and Chinese officials set for trade talks in London on Monday (SP500:S&P Complete Indices)  Seeking Alpha

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60 h. ago White House officials to meet Chinese delegation in London for next round of trade talks

White House officials to meet Chinese delegation in London for next round of trade talks  Sky News

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3 d. ago U.S. Trade Team to Meet Chinese Officials in London, Trump Says

U.S. Trade Team to Meet Chinese Officials in London, Trump Says  WSJ

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6 d. ago Do we have a US trade deal or not? Business Secretary meets Trump officials amid fears there is STILL no timetable for terms to be finalised

Sir Keir Starmer and Mr Trump announced the broad terms of an agreement almost a month ago that would excise the UK from some of the US president's punitive levies on steel and cars.

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6 d. ago Former close aide to King Charles and Princess Diana dies aged 91: Senior soldier who lasted less than a year as private secretary amid the collapse of royal couple's marriage

Major General Sir Christopher Airy was hired to bring stability to the warring royal couple's marriage in 1990, but he lasted less than a year in the role.

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8 d. ago Revealed: Labour MP in undeclared relationship with boss of trade union she lobbied for in Parliament

The Mail on Sunday can reveal that Durham MP Mary Foy is in a relationship with militant former fireman Matt Wrack, who led the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) for two decades until January.

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8 d. ago Revealed: Labour MP in undeclared relationship with trade union boss she lobbied for in Parliament

The Mail on Sunday can reveal that Durham MP Mary Foy is in a relationship with militant former fireman Matt Wrack, who led the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) for two decades until January.

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3 w. ago US administration split on when to add Chinese chipmakers to export blacklist

Some US officials fear the move could jeopardise trade talks with Beijing

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3 w. ago US administration considers adding Chinese chipmakers to export blacklist

Some US officials fear the move could jeopardise trade talks with Beijing

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4 w. ago US and China agree deal to slash tariffs for 90 days as superpowers lay down economic arms

The United States and China have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that has sparked fears of a global economic recession, officials announced on Monday.

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4 w. ago US claims ‘substantial progress’ after two days of trade talks with China

Trade officials promise details of ‘agreement’ on Monday in bid to de-escalate tensions

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