88 minutes ago US trade tariffs would pose risk to economic growth, top BoE official warns

Clare Lombardelli says frictions would dent productivity as she voices concerns over domestic inflation

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2 hours ago Canada PM under pressure to stand up to Trump over tariff plan; US motorists could face higher gas prices – live

China, Canada and Mexico hit back at Trump’s plan to impose higher tariffs amid warnings over impact on American consumersTwo-thirds of Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices, poll saysTrump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit to economies worldwideDonald Trump has used the fentanyl crisis gripping the US to support his ambition to impose trade tariffs on China. It gives the incoming US president an opportunity to both appear to be addressing the narcotics emergency, while also reinforcing one of his key aims in terms of US trade.China is the dominant source of chemical precursors used by Mexican cartels to produce fentanyl, while Chinese money launderers have also become key players in the international drug trade, US authorities say.Trump has said that, as soon as he get...

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2 hours ago Biden's first act of Trump administration sabotage: Give away Ozempic for free

Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new Biden administration proposal

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3 hours ago Bruising on toddler's ear which was seen the day before he was 'shaken to death' was no accident, expert tells murder trial

Charlie Roberts was one year and 10 months when he suffered a non-survivable head injury at his home in Darlington, County Durham, in January.

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3 hours ago Man given animal ban over Staffie dog left in squalid flat with ear hanging off

Dean Kenneth Savage, 45, of Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, admitted a charge of causing Harley unnecessary suffering

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3 hours ago Mohamed Salah learns Saudi Pro League's transfer stance after Liverpool star teases move

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah caused a major stir this week when he revealed he had not been offered a contract extension by the club ahead of the January transfer window

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3 hours ago The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariffs: protectionism is no longer taboo in politics | Editorial

US trade policies since 2016 highlight a broader global retreat from globalisation, driven by geopolitical tensions and shifting economic prioritiesDonald Trump’s broadside against America’s three largest trading partners, with whom it runs a $500bn trade deficit, should surprise no one. Since 2016, both Mr Trump and Mr Biden have departed from established norms in international trade. The two presidencies diverged significantly in approach: Mr Biden emphasised systemic reform while Mr Trump relied on rhetoric and theatrics. Although both administrations faced criticism for driving up costs through tariffs and industrial policy, global events were primarily behind rising prices.Mr Trump’s self-declared fondness for tariffs is closely tied to his ability to autho...

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4 hours ago Woman accused of killing partner in crash told police she didn't 'feel responsible' for his death, trial hears

Alicia Fairclough denies causing death by dangerous driving

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4 hours ago Millions of Americans on Ozempic experiencing puzzling effect on their bodyfat levels

They've been billed as the cure-all for weight loss , but doctors are warning that millions of patients are not shedding fat while taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

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