US president tells Fox News he made deal with Netanyahu ‘months ago’ Dearden responded to Snell’s question: It is deeply concerning to see the uncertainty about Poundland’s future. That’s why I, the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister, have been keeping a close eye on what is an extremely worrying situation for the staff, their families and communities up and down the country. We’ve been demanding to know what is happening, particularly for Gordon Brothers to explain why they haven’t accepted any offer to keep the company going. We continue to establish the facts. Continue reading...
Brent crude slides 3% after Trump says US will stop military funding to Israel ‘by end of this year’ – business live

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