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The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week. Source link
eBay buys second-hand clothing app Depop for $1.2bn
The “pre-loved” fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm. Source link
Trump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined'
Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers. Source link
Defence giant BAE hails record sales as workers remain on strike
Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased by staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks Source link
Lower fuel prices and airfares help drive inflation down
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates. Source link
Rise in tax-free pay allowance 'totally positive'
The Local Economy Forum welcomes a £2,250 rise in the personal allowance on the Isle of Man. Source link
'Check your payslip' warns nurse who overpaid nearly £3k in tax
Gemma Belby says she only found she was paying “double tax” after chatting with her colleagues. Source link
School's 'cost of living cupboard' helps families
Parents can collect dried food, clothes and household goods donated by supermarkets. Source link
Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places. Source link
I invested £12,000 in Brewdog – I think I've lost it all
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless. Source link