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NewsAOLTrade outside the EU - can Britain prosper alone?
The EU referendum will be a big talking point this year. But what are the facts? In the second of a series of briefings, Simon Wilson looks at the potential effect on trade outside the EU. What's the issue? Much of the debate on Brexit and
NewsAOLWill Brexit hurt trade?
The EU referendum will be a major talking point this year. But what are the facts? In the first of a series of briefings, Simon Wilson looks at the potential impact on trade with the EU. What's the trade case against Brexit? If it
NewsAOL'No trade benefit' in single market
Access to the European Union single market has failed to benefit UK trade, analysis by a think-tank has suggested. The study indicated that pro-European claims that the British economy gained a trade advantage by being a member of the 28-state
LifestyleAOLPrivate island offered for Ferrari Enzo
Ever fancied owning your own island? Well now you're in luck! Provided you currently drive a Ferrari
NewsAOLFrance calls for summit over wine tax threat
France has called on the European Union to hold an emergency summit after China threatened to impose "anti-dumping" levies on wine imported from the
TechnologyAOLUS agency bans iPhone 4 imports
A US trade agency has issued a ban on imports of Apple's iPhone 4 and a variant of the iPad 2 after finding the devices violate a patent held by South Korean rival Samsung Electronics. Because the devices are assembled in China, the import
NewsAOLEU levies on Chinese solar imports
The European Union says it will impose anti-dumping levies on imports of Chinese solar panels, in a move that could trigger a trade war between two of the world's largest economies. The 27-nation bloc will impose a tariff of about 12% on the
BusinessAOL'Mixed fortunes' in export survey
Export orders fell slightly in recent months, but more firms are planning to take on new staff, according to a new report. A survey of 1,800 companies found that confidence among exporters about future turnover and profit levels remained
NewsAOLDirect air links 'costing UK trade'
A lack of direct air links to emerging global markets is harming UK trade, business leaders have told MPs. Companies that might have chosen London as their world headquarters are going elsewhere, the industry chiefs told the House of Commons
NewsAOLClegg leads trade mission to Turkey
Nick Clegg has been leading a trade mission to Turkey as he seeks to drum up investment in Britain and boost UK exports. The Deputy Prime Minister hopes to secure deals worth £500 million and began his visit by announcing a series of contracts
NewsAOLPM in Brazil to boost trade links
Prime Minister David Cameron is visiting Brazil on a trip to boost UK trade links with one of the world's fastest growing economies. Mr Cameron was being joined in Brazil's commercial capital Sao Paulo by a 40-strong business
NewsAOLRussian kickbacks not tax deductible
Russian businessmen paying kickbacks to the third world can no longer expect such bribes to be tax-deductible. From now on, they will need to stump up the usual 20% tax rate, according to Russian news reports. Arms exports and commodity companies
BusinessAOLHigh material costs hurt soap maker
The maker of Imperial Leather has suffered a 50% fall in profits after a year marked by a record hike in raw material costs and unrest in its biggest market. PZ Cussons, which also makes Original Source and Carex, said sales in the UK had been
NewsAOLBritain 'should have own spaceport'
Britain should have its own spaceport where satellites and intrepid travellers could be blasted into orbit, according to business leaders. Such a move would help the successful British space industry "really lift off", the Institute
NewsAOLBritish pigs to go on Chinese menus
The offal, trotters and ears of British pigs will soon be on the menu in China. Much of the pork that will be exported following a £50 million deal will be parts of the "fifth quarter" of the animal, which British diners do not
BusinessAOLCars trade surplus first since 1976
Overseas demand for British-built vehicles such as BMW's Mini and Nissan's Qashqai has driven the UK's first trade surplus in cars since 1976. The turnaround follows significant investment in the UK from car manufacturers - £4
BusinessAOLCarpetright founder steps down
Veteran retailer Lord Harris of Peckham has unveiled plans to give up the day-to-day running of the Carpetright business he founded 25 years ago. The Tory peer, who has been in the carpet trade for more than 50 years, will relinquish the role of
NewsAOLIran sanctions: what do they mean?
PA Yesterday the UK's sanctions against Iran were broadened to take in draconian financial sanctions - cutting off all ties with Iranian banks. So why have we taken this step and what does it