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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

The historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans is well known for its windmills, which a heck of a lot of tourists want to go to see. Indeed, they are some of the most picturesque examples in the Netherla …

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

A gleaming white Vivaro van drove slowly off the production line at Vauxhall's factory in Luton, beeping its horn, while workers cheered and crowded around taking photographs. Behind it, the productio …

Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

A major legal claim has been filed in the UK against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos. The claim involves 3,000 peo …

Trump administration sued over $100K fee for skilled worker visas

Trump administration sued over $100K fee for skilled worker visas

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's new $100,000 (£74,000) fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The fee 'will make it cost-prohibitive' for US e …

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

In April Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing sweeping new import tariffs – only to put most on hold amid the resulting global financial panic. Four months later, the US president is touting w …

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Listen to James read this article US President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom this week will be no stranger to controversy, just as his first was six years ago. Back then, in June 20 …