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[Written Question] Carbon Emissions: Consumer Goods
Question by: James McMurdock Answering Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of imported embodied emissions on the competitiveness of UK industry.
Major US city tacks on surcharge for taxi rides amid fuel cost rises driven by Iran War
Major US city tacks on surcharge for taxi rides amid fuel cost rises driven by Iran War The city is also raising base taxi rates for the first time in nearly 10 years next month - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Chicago taxi riders will now see higher fares thanks to a new fuel surcharge to help drivers offset rising gas prices amid the war in Iran. The temporary Taxi Fuel Surcharge Fee took effect in Chicago Monday and applies to all licensed taxi rides, the Department of Business Affairs...
India shows ‘cautious resilience’ despite Middle East conflict: DEA
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Government cuts Kharif fertiliser demand estimate on weak monsoon outlook
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Barnaby Joyce's link to how e-bikes came to be everywhere
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Swapan Dasgupta gets finance as West Bengal govt distributes portfolios
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The fake police scam stealing millions from Australia's Chinese community
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The Latest: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message
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Why scammers target veterans and how to fight back
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AI could consume up 3% of world's electricity the UN warns
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