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The latest national business headlines 26/04/23

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Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.

Who wins and who loses from new Australia trade deal?

Is the government’s new Australian trade agreement a good deal?

It is the first deal struck since the UK left the EU, and will soon come into force. Find out more via the BBC.

People urged by Bank of England economist to ‘accept’ being poorer

The Bank of England’s chief economist has urged people to accept they are poorer, warning inflation risks remaining stubbornly high. Find out more via Sky News.

Amazon workers in Coventry to request union recognition after membership doubles

Amazon workers at the delivery firm’s Coventry depot are demanding formal union recognition, after membership more than doubled during strike action. Find out more via the Guardian.

Long-awaited gambling white paper set to be published this week

Campaigners are hopeful it will include affordability checks, a statutory levy on operators and the creation of a gambling ombudsman. Find out more via the Evening Standard.

Tom Hammersley

Digital Content Officer at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. BA hons journalism graduate.

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