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Can a new apple take over the world?
Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit.
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Can a new apple take over the world?
Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit.
How selling citizenship is now big business
A growing number of countries will now sell foreigners one of their passports - for a price.
Farmers 'betrayed' by no-deal Brexit tariff plan
The farmers' union says the government has "missed an opportunity" by not imposing more import taxes.
Asia stocks drop as slowdown fears hit investors
Stock markets in Asia joined a global sell-off on renewed worries about trade and the world economy.
US set to impose tariffs on $7.5bn of EU exports
The World Trade Organization has issued its latest ruling in the 15-year dispute over Airbus subsidies.
What is in Boris Johnson's Brexit plan?
The prime minister wants to remove the Brexit backstop and has a new plan to avoid a hard Irish border.
Why 'hypebeasts' have fallen for Asian streetwear
Asian street fashion is growing in popularity around the world, helped by fashion bloggers and social media.
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Can a new apple take over the world?
Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit.
How selling citizenship is now big business
A growing number of countries will now sell foreigners one of their passports - for a price.
Farmers 'betrayed' by no-deal Brexit tariff plan
The farmers' union says the government has "missed an opportunity" by not imposing more import taxes.
Asia stocks drop as slowdown fears hit investors
Stock markets in Asia joined a global sell-off on renewed worries about trade and the world economy.
US set to impose tariffs on $7.5bn of EU exports
The World Trade Organization has issued its latest ruling in the 15-year dispute over Airbus subsidies.
What is in Boris Johnson's Brexit plan?
The prime minister wants to remove the Brexit backstop and has a new plan to avoid a hard Irish border.
Why 'hypebeasts' have fallen for Asian streetwear
Asian street fashion is growing in popularity around the world, helped by fashion bloggers and social media.
How selling citizenship is now big business
A growing number of countries will now sell foreigners one of their passports - for a price.
Farmers 'betrayed' by no-deal Brexit tariff plan
The farmers' union says the government has "missed an opportunity" by not imposing more import taxes.
Asia stocks drop as slowdown fears hit investors
Stock markets in Asia joined a global sell-off on renewed worries about trade and the world economy.
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A former US trade chief warns the UK should not expect special treatment when it comes to trade.
Read moreMore talks needed before US deal, says China
Bloomberg is reporting that China wants more talks as soon as the end of October to hammer out the details of the "phase one" trade deal outlined by President Donald Trump before Chinese President Xi Jinping agrees to sign it.
Beijing may send a delegation led by Vice Premier Liu He to finalise a written deal that could be signed by the presidents at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit next month in Chile, Bloomberg reported.
Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions.
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Without progress at the talks, the US is due to increase tariffs on $250bn worth of Chinese goods.
Read moreUK trade deficit narrows in third quarter
The UK’s trade deficit narrowed by £13bn to £4.6bn in the three months to August 2019 as the country imported fewer goods and services.
This was largely due to imports falling £8.8bn to £168.5bn, while exports increased £4.2bn to £163.9bn, the ONS said.
However, on an annualised basis the deficit widened by £18.6bn to £50.4bn.
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Trade is the big focus today.
The US and China will resume talks in Washington aimed at averting a further rise in tariffs on $250bn of Chinese imports.
It is the latest step is a long-running trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.
Closer to home, new data on the UK's trade balance for August will be released at 09:30 and the prediction is that it is on the rise.
Elsewhere, retailer Dunelm will provide a trading update while clothing company N Brown will release its latest results.
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