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CLASSIC British snacks and biscuits such as Hula Hoops and Jammie Dodgers are soaring in popularity in the US.

Nearly half of Americans – 45 per cent – enjoy tucking in, many seeing goodies like Mr Kipling cakes as traditional.

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Classic British snacks and biscuits such as Hula Hoops and Jammie Dodgers are soaring in popularity in the US[/caption]

Thirty-nine per cent would choose them if their prices matched similar products in the US.

A third also want to snap up UK condiments such as HP Sauce and English mustard, research firm Vypr discovered.

Founder Ben Davies said: “With an adult population of over 250million, the US cannot be ignored by British and European brands and manufacturers targeting growth.

“Our research indicates a fantastic opportunity for businesses to expand into the US market, or for those already established there, to grow market share.

“When it comes to the snack category, for example, it’s interesting to see a breadth of interest in brand types, particularly across savoury and healthy choices.”

US retail expert Derek Fox added: “British snacks have a strong appeal in the US, particularly because they offer unique flavours and quality that resonate with American consumers.

“However, cost matters, and US shoppers are likely to buy UK brands if priced competitively.

“Many international-themed stores across the US, where UK snacks are sometimes found, come with high price points, making the products seem exclusive.

KING Charles has been plunged into a fresh row ahead of his trip Down Under — over his refusal to eat Australia’s favourite cake.

Charles, 75, has bravely paused cancer treatment for his first tour of Oz as ­monarch.

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King Charles has been plunged into a fresh row ahead of his trip Down Under[/caption]

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But all six of its state premiers snubbed an invite to join him at a reception.

One has taken a further swipe by accusing the King of turning down a Lamington.

Steven Miles said he and Charles visited a children’s hospital in 2018 but the royal spurned the sponge dipped in chocolate and coconut, made by the kids.

The Queensland premier claimed: “I’ve got a bit to do here in Queensland so I won’t be able to make the party with the King.

“But I did host him last time he was here in Queensland so I’m sure he won’t take it personally.

“I took him to the children’s hospital and we had a really great day there.

“The highlight was the children had made Lamingtons and he looked at me and I said ‘we’ve got to eat it’.

“And he said ‘I will not’, so I ate the Lamington. He declined the Lamington but I ate it for him.”

CASH-strapped Rachel Reeves has been hit by a rear-guard push to scrap a lifeline 5p fuel duty cut.

Treasury insiders say the Chancellor is “boxed in” by pledges not to hike income tax, VAT or national insurance — and as a result faces huge pressure to cave in on petrol and diesel prices.

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Rachel Reeves has been hit by a rear-guard push to scrap a lifeline 5p fuel duty cut[/caption]

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Treasury insiders say the Chancellor faces huge pressure to cave in on petrol and diesel prices[/caption]

But today the industry warns such a move in this month’s Budget would wipe out 5,000 jobs and push up prices across the UK due to increased transport costs.

The Sun has successfully campaigned to hold down fuel duty for more than a decade.

Former PM Rishi Sunak slashed 5p off fuel duty in 2022 when he was Chancellor.

Each Budget since has kept the reduced rate of 52.95p per litre.

Now, fresh analysis from the Road Haulage Association shows if that went up 5p Britain’s GDP would be slashed by at least £430million each year after five years — cancelling out most of any extra revenue.

RHA boss Richard Smith said: “With firms operating on average profit margins of just two per cent, and a record number of insolvencies last year, increasing fuel duty will only cause more hardship.

“The UK already has abnormally high fuel duty.

“We urge the Government to maintain the freeze — otherwise there will be dangerous consequences for the many thousands of small and medium-sized businesses, including those operating lorries, coaches and vans.

“This is why we’re backing The Sun’s Keep It Down campaign.”

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