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General election 2017: 'Robin Hood tax' on City pledged by Labour

Labour says a financial transaction tax would raise billions, but critics warn it could hit jobs.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Tunbridge Wells jobseeker's horror at 'oddball' comments

Anna Jacobs was angry to see Tecomak Environmental Services suggest she might be a "left-wing loon".{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Nissan's Sunderland plant hit by cyber-attack

Nissan's Sunderland plant has been affected by the ransomware attack and it is "working to resolve issue".{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Households in South East England told to use water wisely

Parts of south-east England have seen just over half their average rainfall since last summer.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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US retail sales rise as stores struggle

US online sales jump nearly 12% in April, as department store sales decline by 3.7% year-on-year.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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US airlines face heat in Washington after passenger clashes

Politicians raise the threat of tougher rules on US airlines as they grill industry executives.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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