By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through ...

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President Trump praised Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for saying he would back the GOP spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

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The British economy shrank in the first month of 2025 compared with December, driven by a decline in production.

The labour market is beginning to "crack under the weight of higher costs and increased regulation", warned Mr Jessop.

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