The Liberal Democrats accuse the government of potentially sacrificing support for disabled people to please tech giants like Elon Musk by considering dropping the digital services tax. Labour may seek a UK exemption from Donald Trump’s tariffs in exchange for altering the tax, which raises £800m annually. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey warns against appeasing bullies like Trump and Musk, advocating for increasing the tax to 6% to ensure social media giants pay their fair share.
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Urgent recall for bread, cookies and croutons in US over ‘life-threatening’ risk
New Grains Gluten Free Bakery recalled over a dozen baked products, including bread, bagels, cookies, and croutons, due to undeclared allergens—eggs, milk, and soy—that pose serious health risks to allergic individuals. The affected items, distributed in Utah between April 7 and 21, carry gluten-free labels and were packaged in clear plastic bags. Consumers are advised to return the products for a full refund, though no illnesses have been reported related to this recall. Full Article
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