22 h. ago Mexican families losing jobs in their thousands due to Trump tariffs

Mexican people are facing mass layoffs, which are being blamed on Trump’s tariffs

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24 h. ago Father and daughter are killed eating Thai curry made with deadly mushrooms

Boonpan, 78, and his 40-year-old daughter, Wijitra, collapsed at home on  August 22 after consuming the poisonous meal.

Events

37 h. ago Trump aides scramble to defend tariffs after bombshell court ruling – and as crucial jobs report looms

Trump claims the tariffs generate revenue even as the economy has shown signs that they will increase prices for consumers

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4 d. ago iPhone price plummets to £249 ahead of iPhone 17 launch next month

New iPhones are coming next month, which has driven down the price of last year's model in favour of bargain hunters

Economics

4 d. ago Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid auto industry ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Production in Norfolk due to restart in early September but sportscar maker announces ‘restructuring proposal’Sportscar maker Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs in the UK as part of wider restructuring plans that will deliver a fresh blow to Britain’s automotive industry.Lotus, which has been struggling with a drop in sales and cash shortages, said it was necessary to slash 42% of its 1,300-strong UK workforce to “secure a sustainable future”, amid uncertainty sparked by factors including Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Chinese-owned sportscar maker insists it is committed to Britain and will restart production in Norfolk in September The sportscar maker Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs in the UK as part of wider restructuring plans that will deliver a fresh blow to Britain’s automotive industry.Lotus, which has been struggling with a drop in sales and cash shortages, said it was necessary to cut 42% of its 1,300-strong UK workforce to “secure a sustainable future”, amid uncertainty sparked by factors including Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Brits could face MORE gas and electricity price hikes in January amid fears EU carbon tax will drive up bills

The UK is trying to get an exemption from the EU's new carbon border tax (CBAM) on energy used to produce goods which will come into force from January 1, 2026.

Economics

5 d. ago Brits could face MORE gas and electricity price hikes in January amid fears EU carbon tax will drive up bills

The UK is trying to get an exemption from the EU's new carbon border tax (CBAM) on energy used to produce goods which will come into force from January 1, 2026.

Economics

6 d. ago August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease

Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month

Economics

9 d. ago Bank Holiday opening times: supermarket times for August bank holiday 2025

Is your local supermarket open this bank holiday? Here’s what you need to know 🛒

Economics

1 week ago Powell says ‘shifting’ economic risks strengthen case for Fed rate cut

Central bank chair warns of ‘challenging situation’ with tariffs pushing up inflation and jobs market cooling

Economics

1 week ago Powell says ‘shifting’ economic risks heighten case for Fed rate cut

Central bank chair warns of ‘challenging situation’ with tariffs pushing up inflation and jobs market cooling

Economics

1 week ago Consumer confidence reaches highest point of year despite ‘clouds on horizon’

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points to minus 17 in August, likely because of the latest cut to interest rates.

Politics

1 week ago August Bank Holiday benefits payments: DWP moves up UK benefits, pension payments – when you'll get your cash

Millions of families can expect their benefits early this week 🎉

Economics

1 week ago Man told to tear down £5,000 driveway he built to help disabled wife

Stephen Price, from Hengoed, Caerphilly, has been ordered to rip up the driveway he built for his disabled wife. He claims the council failed to warn him he would need permission

Economics

1 week ago Trump’s tariffs replace diplomacy as other US tools of statecraft are discarded

Measures meant to rebalance America’s economy are wielded instead against the likes of Canada, India and Brazil ‘to compel loyalty to the president’On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to use tariffs to revitalise American industry, bringing jobs home and helping to make America great again. But more than six months into his administration, experts say the president’s trade war is increasingly being wielded as a political cudgel, in lieu of more traditional forms of diplomacy.The president’s current target, India, has been unable to reach a trade agreement and Trump appears ready to follow through with his threat to impose a further 25% tariff on Delhi – bringing the total to 50% – the joint highest levy on any country, along with Brazil. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Budget cost hikes drive 79% of hospitality firms to raise prices – trade bodies

Industry bosses warned that firms across the UK are being squeezed by ‘unsustainable’ taxes.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s promise of a US manufacturing renaissance leaves experts scratching their heads

Economists doubt US duties will bring about a resurgence of US factory jobs, notably due to Trump’s erratic tariff rolloutDonald Trump’s hugely disruptive trade war is setting the stage for a manufacturing renaissance in the US, administration officials say. Outside the White House, many economists are skeptical.Global trade experts point to many reasons they believe the president’s tariffs will fail to bring about a major resurgence of manufacturing, among them: Trump’s erratic, constantly changing policies, his unfocused, across-the-board tariffs, and his replacing Joe Biden’s carrot-and-sticks approach to brandish sticks at the world. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump is promising a US manufacturing renaissance. Many experts are dubious

Economists doubt US duties will bring about a resurgence of US factory jobs, notably due to Trump’s erratic tariff rolloutDonald Trump’s hugely disruptive trade war is setting the stage for a manufacturing renaissance in the US, administration officials say. Outside the White House, many economists are skeptical.Global trade experts point to many reasons they believe the president’s tariffs will fail to bring about a major resurgence of manufacturing, among them: Trump’s erratic, constantly changing policies, his unfocused, across-the-board tariffs, and his replacing Joe Biden’s carrot-and-stick approach to brandish sticks at the world. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Is it a Bank Holiday today? When is the August 2025 long weekend in the UK

What to know about the UK’s next official day off work if you’re feeling that summer slowdown 🌞

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