NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff sent letters to insurers on Thursday ahead of a key CDC vaccine panel meeting asking the companies to publicly commit to covering routine vaccines for illnesses such as measles and COVID-19 no matter the group's recommendations. California's Schiff urged health insurers in the letters to provide coverage for the...

* Leaders set to highlight new US investment in UK * UK not expected to secure lower metals tariffs * Divides over Ukraine and Israel could cause tension (Adds Trump's arrival in paragraph 1, 5) By Steve Holland, Elizabeth Piper and Andrew MacAskill CHEQUERS, England, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Donald Trump arrived at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's country residence...

Expands CMC's commercial portfolio in early-stage construction solutions; leverages complementary geographic footprint and customer relationshipsDeepens CMC's exposure to structural demand tailwinds in construction; enhances ability to address construction pain points such as labor scarcity and project timelinesEstablishes a significant and scalable new growth platform with a strong regional leader in an attractive industryEnhances CMC's financial profile; expected to be accretive to earnings per...

* Analysts predict gradual U.S. price increases, focus on higher-end models * Automakers face $2,300 added cost per vehicle due to tariffs * Destination fees rise 8.5% for 2025 models, offsetting tariff costs By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Automakers have been absorbing billions in added expenses since U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect in April, sparing...