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Tesco hikes price of bags for life to 40p in UK-wide supermarket change
Tesco has raised the cost of its reusable carrier bags, sparking frustration among some shoppers while the supermarket says the move supports sustainability goals.
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NHS service launches same-day mental health support for Rochdale's young people
Young people across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale can now book same-day appointments with the #Thrive mental health team as part of a new NHS support model.
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Remembrance services to be held across Rochdale as borough comes together to honour the fallen
The borough will pause to remember on Sunday 9 November, with services and parades taking place in every township to honour servicemen and women past and present
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Three Rochdale men charged with historic child sex offences involving teenage girl
Seven charges including multiple rapes brought against three men following major CSE investigation in Rochdale
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MP joins basketball club to back grassroots sport in Bury North
Bury North MP James Frith took to the court with under-10s at Elton Basketball Club during a recent visit, praising the club’s grassroots spirit and its impact on local youth.
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Police step up patrols as Halloween and Bonfire Night approach in Greater Manchester
Officers promise robust action against antisocial behaviour as part of 'Darker Nights' campaign
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Locals honoured at Rochdale Diversity Awards 2025 for championing equality and inclusion
Town hall ceremony celebrates organisations and individuals making Rochdale a fairer, more welcoming borough
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Crumpsall terror attack victim’s family thanks public for overwhelming support
The family of Melvin Cravitz say messages, vigils and small acts of kindness have brought strength in the wake of a devastating synagogue attack
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Tetrosyl faces backlash over ‘fire and rehire’ move as union threatens industrial action
Usdaw registers formal dispute as local MPs condemn tactics affecting Rochdale workers
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True crime stage show with live psychopath test coming to Rochdale this November
Rochdale true crime fans are being invited to test their own inner darkness as a nationwide live show exploring staged murders arrives in town next month.
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Fake 999 calls put lives at risk, police warn after surge in hoax and abusive contacts
Greater Manchester Police say they are cracking down on malicious 999 calls after several arrests and convictions, including a man jailed for eight months and a woman accused of making over 140 abusive calls in just three months.
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Row erupts over Diversity Awards as Workers Party councillor criticises event he did not attend
A political row has broken out over the Rochdale Diversity Awards after a councillor from the Workers Party of Britain accused organisers and speakers of politicising the event, prompting rebuttals from local Labour representatives.
Greater Manchester
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Police step up patrols as Halloween and Bonfire Night approach in Greater Manchester
Officers promise robust action against antisocial behaviour as part of 'Darker Nights' campaign
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Crumpsall terror attack victim’s family thanks public for overwhelming support
The family of Melvin Cravitz say messages, vigils and small acts of kindness have brought strength in the wake of a devastating synagogue attack
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True crime stage show with live psychopath test coming to Rochdale this November
Rochdale true crime fans are being invited to test their own inner darkness as a nationwide live show exploring staged murders arrives in town next month.
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Fake 999 calls put lives at risk, police warn after surge in hoax and abusive contacts
Greater Manchester Police say they are cracking down on malicious 999 calls after several arrests and convictions, including a man jailed for eight months and a woman accused of making over 140 abusive calls in just three months.
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All I want for Christmas is… a tram? Metrolink faces festive meltdown over driver fatigue row
Union warns Metrolink passengers could face major disruption during festive season if driver fatigue row is not resolved
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Traffic chaos on A627(M) following major incident with drivers urged to avoid area
A serious incident on the A627(M) has brought traffic to a standstill, with emergency services on the scene and delays expected into the evening. More updates to follow.
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Family pay tribute to man who ‘brightened the lives of everyone’ after fatal M60 crash
A 59-year-old man has died following a multi-vehicle crash on the M60 near Salford, as his family pay heartfelt tribute and police continue their appeal for witnesses.
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GMP’s ‘headset heroes’ answer over a million calls in a year as response times reach record highs
Greater Manchester Police’s control room teams are being recognised for their vital role in emergency response as part of International Control Room Week.
Local Entertainment
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True crime stage show with live psychopath test coming to Rochdale this November
Rochdale true crime fans are being invited to test their own inner darkness as a nationwide live show exploring staged murders arrives in town next month.
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Littleborough as youth theatre brings magic to the stage
Families across Rochdale are invited to take a journey to Oz this half-term, as the Holy Trinity Youth Theatre Workshop prepares to stage its own version of The Wizard of Oz in Littleborough.
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TV gardening star Frances Tophill digs into homelessness support and young talent in Rochdale
A group of Rochdale schoolchildren got their hands dirty for a good cause, thanks to TV gardener Frances Tophill, who joined forces with a Manchester garden centre to support a homelessness charity.
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Bullying and abuse claims shake Sound of Music cast in St Gabriels ADMS amdram group
Multiple cast members speak out as theatre group fails to respond to serious safeguarding allegations before show’s next performance.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rochdale’s Touchstones cultural heart is being rebuilt for everyone
Roch Valley Radio was given exclusive access to the extensive renovation of Touchstones Rochdale, where scaffolding and sawdust are giving way to a bold new vision for the borough’s cultural future.
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REVIEW: “Tradition!” roars Tevye as Fiddler on the Roof returns to Manchester
With heart, humour and haunting clarity, the Palace Theatre’s revival of Fiddler on the Roof is more than a musical, it’s a mirror held up to history and today’s world.
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Festive magic arrives in Bury as North Pole Safari Trail transforms town centre
Free augmented reality trail, festive lights switch-on and family events launch Christmas celebrations in Bury
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Rochdale’s music legacy takes centre stage with iconic Cargo Studios reunion
Rochdale’s rich musical heritage was centre stage at a packed launch event marking the beginning of a new borough-wide celebration called ‘Rochdale Music Stories’, featuring big names like Peter Hook, Clint Boon and Andy McCluskey.
Local Sports
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MP joins basketball club to back grassroots sport in Bury North
Bury North MP James Frith took to the court with under-10s at Elton Basketball Club during a recent visit, praising the club’s grassroots spirit and its impact on local youth.
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Heywood hockey hero teen netminder Jack Morton wins gold in Spain without conceding a single goal
A 13-year-old schoolboy from Heywood has stunned the international inline hockey scene after returning from Spain with a gold medal and an unbeaten record in goal.
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Mayfield Movers raise over £6,500 in epic 52-mile charity walk to Blackpool
A team of determined Rochdale fundraisers have smashed their first major challenge, raising thousands for local good causes on a gruelling 52-mile walk from Rochdale to Blackpool.
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New five-court padel club approved as demand to play the sport rockets
A five-court padel club is to be built to cater for ‘rapidly growing demand’ to play the sport.
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Rochdale’s Muhammad Ali honoured as UK’s first diabetic pro boxer to stay undefeated
Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer from Rochdale who was the first diabetic athlete in the UK to receive a licence to fight, has been formally recognised by the World Boxing Council for his trailblazing achievements.
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Bury’s winning run ends in the Black Country as Sporting Khalsa strike twice
Bury suffered a dark day down in the Black Country as they were soundly beaten 2-0 by Sporting Khalsa bringing their recent winning run to a sudden halt.
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From Rochdale to Las Vegas as brothers bring home jiu-jitsu world titles
Rochdale MP celebrates Perez brothers’ international jiu-jitsu victories
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Pedro hat-trick fires Bury to 5-2 win over Wythenshawe Town as Shakers go top
Bury had another stellar opening 45 minutes to thank as the Shakers cruised to a 5-2 victory over Wythenshawe Town on Tuesday night at Gigg Lane. DJ Pedro scored a hat-trick and Rustam Stepans grabbed a brace to build a lead the visitors could not overcome.
UK
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Newly-released emails show Andrew suggested 'catch-up' with Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release
Newly revealed emails show Andrew Mountbatten Windsor told Jeffrey Epstein it would be "good to catch up in person" months after the paedophile financier was released from prison.
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Should Prince Andrew Drive be renamed? Here's what residents think
"I hate it," Shirley told us.
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Ex-sergeant major jailed for sexually assaulting teenage soldier Jaysley Beck
A former sergeant major has been jailed for six months for sexually assaulting a teenage soldier, who later took her own life after being bombarded with messages by another senior colleague.
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Premier League's Boxing Day fixture decision branded 'thoughtless'
The Premier League has confirmed only one game will take place on Boxing Day this year.
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Brother of Virginia Giuffre praises King over Andrew decision - and urges him to pressure Trump over Epstein files
The brother of Virginia Giuffre has praised the King's decision to strip his brother Andrew of his titles - and has called on him to pressure Donald Trump into releasing the Epstein files.
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Shaine March: Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death after release for teen's murder jailed
A convicted murderer who killed his pregnant girlfriend by stabbing and slashing her 23 times at her home in Walthamstow, northeast London, has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 42 years.
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'Significant' step in establishing national restorative justice programme for Post Office victims
A "significant" step has been taken in establishing a national restorative justice programme for victims of the Post Office's Horizon IT scandal.
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Police release picture of woman after man is pushed on to train tracks
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to after a man was pushed on to the tracks at a railway station.
Entertainment
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Thieves steal more than 1,000 items from museum's collection in 'brazen' heist
Thieves have stolen more than 1,000 items from a museum's collection in California, including jewellery, carvings and Native American artefacts.
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Man jailed after burgling Damien Hirst's studio while wearing GPS tag
A man who burgled one of Damien Hirst's studios and was caught by police who traced the movements of his GPS-enabled ankle tag has been jailed.
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'We're having the time of our lives': Westlife on 25 years of touring, family fame and fans
They were one of the main staples of noughties music in the UK and Ireland and to celebrate 25 years of touring, Westlife have returned to the spotlight again.
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Presenter Kirsty Gallacher 'still in shock' after being attacked in street
Kirsty Gallacher has been flooded with well wishes from famous friends after a stranger attacked her in central London.
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Five new arrests in Louvre heist investigation - with one suspect 'traced via DNA'
Five new arrests have been made in the investigation into the Louvre jewellery heist, the prosecutor for Paris has said.
Sport
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Arne Slot: Liverpool head coach remains defiant on playing style, squad selection and depth comments amid losing run
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has doubled down on his squad selection and playing style despite a poor run of form for the Premier League champions.
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Premier League: Can Man City or Liverpool realistically catch Arsenal in the title race and how many points are needed?
Arsenal have a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. They're frontrunners and according to the numbers, they're the favourites. But how many points are needed to win the title this season?
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Liverpool: £446m spent - but is Arne Slot right to complain about a lack of depth?
It was a record-breaking summer for Liverpool, but do the Premier League champions lack depth after a £446m spending spree?
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Updates and scorecard: England face New Zealand in third ODI
New Zealand v England - third ODI: live scorecard and commentary
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Manchester United transfer news: Director of football Jason Wilcox promises investment in 'right' signings as long-term plan revealed
Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox has promised investment in the "right" signings in order to realise the club's long-term vision.
Strange
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Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station
Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.
Videos
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Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta results overshadowed by growing fears of AI bubble
Some of the world's biggest tech giants reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday - with a mixed bag of results as fears grow that a bubble is forming in artificial intelligence.
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Newly-released emails show Andrew suggested 'catch-up' with Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release
Newly revealed emails show Andrew Mountbatten Windsor told Jeffrey Epstein it would be "good to catch up in person" months after the paedophile financier was released from prison.
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Brother of Virginia Giuffre praises King over Andrew decision - and urges him to pressure Trump over Epstein files
The brother of Virginia Giuffre has praised the King's decision to strip his brother Andrew of his titles - and has called on him to pressure Donald Trump into releasing the Epstein files.
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'Send help': The desperate pleas from Hurricane Melissa survivors
Driving through western Jamaica, it's staggering how wide Hurricane Melissa's field of destruction is.
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Trump's upbeat opinion of his meeting with Xi brushes over thornier issues
For all the brinkmanship, for all the high stakes and attempts to wield maximum leverage, in the end, there was clear recognition from both the US and China that a degree of stabilisation was necessary.
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Donald Trump says tariffs will be cut after 'amazing' meeting with Xi Jinping
Donald Trump has described crucial trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "amazing" - and says he will visit Beijing in April.
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Energy regulator Ofgem to wipe millions of debt with slight increase to bills
Up to £500m in energy bill debt is to be cancelled by regulator Ofgem as it aims to tackle record levels of arrears.
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Climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely, say scientists
Hurricane Melissa was made four times more likely by climate change, according to a study.
Politics
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PM won't discipline chancellor despite 'regrettable' email oversight in rental licence row
Sir Keir Starmer has said Rachel Reeves will face no further action over her "inadvertent failure" to obtain a rental licence for her south London home.
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Government warned against 'deplorable' budget strategy
The government hinting at a rise in income tax at the budget only to not go through with it in a bid to win over voters would be "deplorable", according to Labour peer Harriet Harman.
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Rachel Reeves survives permit row, but questions it raises cut deeper
Rachel Reeves was never going to resign over her failure to apply for a permit to rent out her house in south London.
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Zarah Sultana takes over company holding £800,000 in Your Party donations after major row
Zarah Sultana now has sole control of over £800,000 of Your Party donations following a fresh internal fallout.
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Claire Inglis: Call for 'damning' report into mother's murder to be fully released
Scotland's top law officer is being urged to fully release a "damning" report into the murder of a young mother who was tortured and killed by her boyfriend.
Technology
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Apple and Amazon defy expectations with latest results
Tech giants Apple and Amazon have defied industry predictions with better-than-expected financial results.
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Before and after images of Jamaica show destruction left by Hurricane Melissa
The scale of the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa as it tore across Jamaica is now being revealed by the first photos taken by satellites.
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Climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely, say scientists
Hurricane Melissa was made four times more likely by climate change, according to a study.
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TikTok accused of 'backtracking' on safety commitments
TikTok is being accused of "backtracking" on its safety commitments, as it puts hundreds of moderator jobs at risk in its London office.
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How and when to see the beaver supermoon - the biggest full moon of the year
The biggest supermoon of the year will be visible in skies for multiple days next week.
World
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'Send help': The desperate pleas from Hurricane Melissa survivors
Driving through western Jamaica, it's staggering how wide Hurricane Melissa's field of destruction is.
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Donald Trump calls Nigeria 'country of particular concern' due to 'slaughter' of Christians
Donald Trump has said he is designating Nigeria a "country of particular concern" as "thousands of Christians" are being killed there.
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Military deployed to enforce curfew after tensions boil over during Tanzania election
The Tanzanian military has been deployed to enforce a curfew after tensions boiled over during the east African country's presidential election.
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Before and after images of Jamaica show destruction left by Hurricane Melissa
The scale of the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa as it tore across Jamaica is now being revealed by the first photos taken by satellites.
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CCTV footage shows dramatic moment train crashes into lorry at Dutch level crossing
CCTV footage showing a train dramatically crashing into a lorry at a level crossing has been released in the hopes it will serve as a warning to drivers.
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Prosecutors get new information about 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher in Perugia
New information has been received about the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher, sources have confirmed to Sky News.
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Climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely, say scientists
Hurricane Melissa was made four times more likely by climate change, according to a study.
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Donald Trump announces dramatic drop in US refugee intake, with most of them white South Africans
Donald Trump has been accused of reaching a "new low point" after his administration drastically cut the number of refugees it will allow into the US.
Business
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'Significant' step in establishing national restorative justice programme for Post Office victims
A "significant" step has been taken in establishing a national restorative justice programme for victims of the Post Office's Horizon IT scandal.
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Former TGI Fridays chief in move to snap up UK chain
The manager of the bulk of TGI Fridays' restaurants around the world has swooped to buy its British operations in a deal which preserves all 2,000 jobs at the chain.
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Apple and Amazon defy expectations with latest results
Tech giants Apple and Amazon have defied industry predictions with better-than-expected financial results.
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TikTok accused of 'backtracking' on safety commitments
TikTok is being accused of "backtracking" on its safety commitments, as it puts hundreds of moderator jobs at risk in its London office.
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Trump's upbeat opinion of his meeting with Xi brushes over thornier issues
For all the brinkmanship, for all the high stakes and attempts to wield maximum leverage, in the end, there was clear recognition from both the US and China that a degree of stabilisation was necessary.
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Donald Trump says tariffs will be cut after 'amazing' meeting with Xi Jinping
Donald Trump has described crucial trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "amazing" - and says he will visit Beijing in April.
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'Win for passengers' as Virgin clears first step to run Channel Tunnel trains to rival Eurostar
Virgin has cleared the first step in its plan to launch a rival Eurostar service.
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Energy regulator Ofgem to wipe millions of debt with slight increase to bills
Up to £500m in energy bill debt is to be cancelled by regulator Ofgem as it aims to tackle record levels of arrears.
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