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UK halts use of Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers report hearing problems
Suspension raises fresh questions around Ministry of Defence’s procurement processes
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English cities to be allowed to impose tourism taxes
Local mayors will gain powers to bring in levies on both hotels and Airbnb-style holiday rentals
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The fracturing of the world economy
Will the US or China abandon their current follies sooner?
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Jury trials in England and Wales to be scrapped except for most serious cases
Proposed changes unlikely to apply for trials of serious offences such as rape and murder
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Nvidia shares tumble on signs Google gaining upper hand in AI
Chipmaker hit by $250bn sell-off in early trading
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Reith lecturer accuses BBC of censorship over Trump edit
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman hits out at corporation after US president threatens to sue over ‘Panorama’ documentary
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Rachel Reeves decides against cutting VAT on energy bills in Budget
Chancellor expected to continue with support package for households, including easing of electricity costs
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The politics of scrapping the two-child benefit cap
Government’s decision on controversial policy will again highlight complexity of Britain’s welfare system
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