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China has conducted a ‘war’—not trade—with steel, experts say

Despite China signaling moves to cut its excess steel production capacity, industry chiefs say the country has declared a metals “war.”

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Asia markets mostly higher, shrugging off fresh hawkish Fed comments

Most Asia markets gained on Friday, retracing earlier losses, despite a fresh stream of hawkish commentary from Fed officials.

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Terror attacks slow demand for Eurostar

Eurostar reports a fall in passengers using the high-speed rail service, saying travellers remain cautious in the wake of the Brussels terror attacks.

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Ignoring polls, bookmakers cut ‘Remain’ odds in Brexit vote

Bookmakers have cut the odds on Britain voting to remain in the EU, the FT reports.

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Uber joins race for driverless cars

US car-hailing company Uber joins the race for driverless car technology, confirming it is testing a vehicle on the streets of Pittsburgh.

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Gap’s Old Navy to close shops in Japan

US retail company Gap says it’s closing all of its Old Navy stores in Japan to save costs in response to dismal earnings.

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Why is Apple’s Tim Cook visiting India?

Technology writer Prasanto K Roy analyses Apple’s plans to expand its presence in India.

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Fracking approval under consideration

Councillors in North Yorkshire will consider whether to approve fracking in England for the first time since a ban on the technique was lifted in 2012.

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Is the ‘gig economy’ turning us all into freelancers?

How the ‘gig economy’ is turning us into freelancers

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VIDEO: Cornish farmer’s ‘beef’ with the EU

Jessica Jeans, a farmer from Saltash in Cornwall, airs her views on the forthcoming EU referendum.