10 h. ago Davos: Reeves urges leaders to keep cool heads over tariff threat in free trade call – business live

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where European Commission president says Europe must respond to geopolitical shocksFull report: Trump tariffs over Greenland are an error, says Ursula von der LeyenScott Bessent then denies that European Union countries, and the UK, could exercise the “nuclear option” over the Greenland crisis, and dump their holdings of US Treasuries.Asked how the Treasury Department, and the White House, would prepare for this, Bessent insists it is a “completely false narrative”, and claims the media are “hysterical” over the issue.I would say this is the same kind of hysteria that we heard on April 2nd. There was a panic.What I am urging everyone here to do is sit back, take a deep breath, and let things play out.What president Trump is threatening on Greenland is very different than the other trade deals. So I would urge all countries to stick with their trade deals. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Anyone with a Fire TV stick urged to change setting that can reduce lag

There's a very easy fix that takes seconds to do and can help you achieve a smoother TV experience.

Events

13 h. ago 'Efficient' boiler setting change can 'instantly lower' bills in winter

Experts at Which? say there is one sign that people could be wasting money this winter

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16 h. ago Davos: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent urges Europe not to retaliate over Greenland tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Bessent claims reports Europe could sell Treasury bonds is ‘completely false narrative’Scott Bessent then denies that European Union countries, and the UK, could exercise the “nuclear option” over the Greenland crisis, and dump their holdings of US Treasuries.Asked how the Treasury Department, and the White House, would prepare for this, Bessent insists it is a “completely false narrative”, and claims the media are “hysterical” over the issue.I would say this is the same kind of hysteria that we heard on April 2nd. There was a panic.What I am urging everyone here to do is sit back, take a deep breath, and let things play out.What president Trump is threatening on Greenland is very different than the other trade deals. So I would urge all countries to stick with their trade deals. Continue reading...

Society

62 h. ago Scotland World Cup tracker as Harvey Barnes claim rings out, party date set and Ancelotti makes key Brazil change

The in-form winger has been pitched as an option for Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions.

Politics

5 d. ago Three US citizens sue Trump with the ACLU over encounters with ICE agents – live

Lawsuit comes as state governor Tim Walz urges Trump to ‘turn the temperature down’ after president threatens to invoke Insurrection ActTrump threatens to use Insurrection Act in MinnesotaPeople affected by the US visa freeze: share your experienceDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago ACLU sues Trump administration for ‘racial profiling campaign’ against Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota surge – live

Lawsuit comes as state governor Tim Walz urges Trump to ‘turn the temperature down’ after president threatens to invoke Insurrection ActTrump threatens to use Insurrection Act in MinnesotaPeople affected by the US visa freeze: share your experienceDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Exact major change by Royal Mail set to affect millions of British households

Parcel lockers will be installed outside Post Office branches across the country, giving customers round‑the‑clock access to send, collect and return parcels outside traditional opening hours

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5 d. ago Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over protests in Minneapolis – US politics live

US president says he will use law that allows military to be deployed domestically if protests in Minneapolis do not stopDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

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6 d. ago Human remains discovered by walker on one of Wales' busiest coastal routes

All was pretty normal for Geraint Lewis on his winter walk, but it all changed when he discovered a set of amazingly preserved white teeth sticking out of the earth

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6 d. ago Huge Wembley transformation signed off after England pleas as completion date set

Wembley Stadium is set for major changes ahead of the Carabao Cup Final and England's next fixtures with thousands of seat affected

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7 d. ago HMRC sets out key details of tax change for state pensioners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out some key tax changes in the Autumn Budget

Economics

7 d. ago Michael Carrick's Man United formation revealed as winners and losers of appointment clear

Michael Carrick is set to change things up at Manchester United after being appointed as boss until the end of the season and it could impact the likes of Bruno Fernandes

Politics

7 d. ago Heathrow third runway: Government admits it may miss sustainable aviation fuel target key to airport expansion

The Government has backed a bigger Heathrow and is now deciding how tests on economic growth, air quality, noise and climate change should be set

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7 d. ago Can Antoine Semenyo play in the Carabao Cup? Rule change explained ahead of Man City tie

Manchester City and Antoine Semenyo are set to benefit from a change of rules affecting the Carabao Cup semi-finals

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7 d. ago See the Northern Lights in the next two months or risk missing them for 11 years

We've been spoiled with aurora sightings over the last year or so but, according to NASA, that is set to change.

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8 d. ago The world of tomorrow: Futurologist reveals the breakthroughs set to change our lives by 2050

Bioprinted organs, a space elevator and robot roommates might sound like science fiction - but they could become reality by 2050.

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8 d. ago State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to start rising from from April

Economics

8 d. ago All the roads where speed limits are set to change in one Welsh county

Speed limits on three roads are set to be increased from 20mph to 30mph and limits on three others are due to go the other way in the Vale of Glamorgan

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