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The Black+Decker A1 Series 55-inch 4K TV offers a bright, sharp display, smooth user interface, and ample connectivity options, making it a strong contender in the mid-range 4K TV market. However, out-of-the-box color settings require tweaking and the sound lacks bass, making external speakers a near-essential upgrade.

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have unveiled an ambitious vision for a "Northern Arc" stretching from the River Mersey to the Pennines. This bold plan, inspired by the success of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, aims to drive UK economic growth over the next decade.

UK farmers face stagnant incomes despite increased productivity, struggling with low produce prices, limited bargaining power, and the end of EU subsidies. The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission recommends trade standards and a new food market regulator to address supply chain fairness and support domestic producers.

Two British minicab companies, Delta Taxis and Veezu, are locked in a legal battle with Uber over the application of Value Added Tax (VAT) to private-hire operators outside London. The case, set to be heard by the Supreme Court in July, could have significant implications for the future of the minicab industry.

Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on European wine and champagne in retaliation for the EU's planned 50% surcharge on American whiskey, escalating the possibility of another trade war between the US and the EU. This move could have significant impacts on businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.