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Brian Gardner, chief of Washington policy strategy at the investment bank Stifel, said businesses and investors had thought Trump intended tariffs as a negotiating tool.

Mr Kheetan said the UN human rights chief urged Syrian authorities to carry out prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigations.

Hay Festival global chief executive Julie Finch said the festival programme would tackle "shared challenges head on with purpose and hope".

Serious attacks have occurred in France, Germany and Austria, the Sapo chief said.

Debbie Crosbie, Nationwide chief executive, said the payment "recognises the role our members played in building the financial strength that made the deal possible".