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Prince Harry charity row to be examined by watchdog

The Charity Commission is to examine the bitter dispute that led to the Duke of Sussex and several others resigning from the charity he co-founded. The watchdog announced it had begun a “regulatory compliance case” involving Sentebale, following concerns raised by its head Sophie Chandauka. Ms Chandauka told the BBC she welcomed the move by […]

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No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisors

Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Getty Images Younger children should not be given any drinks containing artificial sweeteners, UK experts are now advising. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) recommendations apply to beverages such as sugar-free ‘toothkind’ squash that has ingredients such as aspartame, stevia, saccharin and sucralose. It says preschool children […]

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Japan Lacks a ‘Viable Option’ for Retaliating to Trump’s Tariffs

After being smacked with double-digit percentage tariffs by a key ally, Japan finds itself with few retaliatory options. Since President Trump began threatening broad tariffs in January, Japan has pursued a conciliatory strategy, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledging in February to boost U.S. investment to $1 trillion. Up until the day before Mr. Trump’s […]

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This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years

The impact of these tariffs on the world economy will be huge. They can be measured by the lines on a chart of US tariff revenue jumping to levels not seen in a century – beyond those seen during the high protectionism of the 1930s. Or in the overnight stock market falls, especially in Asia. […]

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