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The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US and Europe, as Donald Trump ratchets up…

Archie Mitchell,Business reporterand Natalie Sherman,Business reporter Reuters Donald Trump has vowed to tap into Venezuela’s oil reserves after seizing President Nicolás Maduro and saying the US will “run” the country until a ‘safe’ transition. The US president wants American oil firms to pile billions of dollars into the South American country, which has the largest…

Guests across the world have been told to leave their accommodation mid-holiday after property rentals firm Sonder suddenly went bankrupt. The collapse came after hotel chain Marriott terminated its leasing agreement with Sonder, a year after the partnership had been established. It allowed Sonder rooms to be booked via Marriott’s various booking platforms and app….

Fashion brand Next has continued to see sales overperform, following a boost in the aftermath of a cyber-attack at rival firm M&S. The British retailer reported a stronger-than-expected 10.5% increase in full-price sales for its third quarter on Wednesday and raised its full year profit guidance for the fourth time in eight months. Next is…

A charity in Worcestershire has entered an “exciting new chapter” after opening its new, larger premises. The Droitwich Community Pantry and Fridge, which aims to tackle food waste, has moved to the Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich. His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Beatrice Grant, MP for Droitwich and Evesham Nigel Huddleston, and the Mayor…