2 h. ago Savers boosted by new bank launch promising ‘a service that feels human’

A new digital-only offering will be called thisbank

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer to meet Danish PM after Donald Trump calls off Greenland tariff war

The US president on Wednesday evening said he and Nato chief Mark Rutte had ‘formed the framework of a future deal’ for security in the Arctic region.

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3 h. ago 'Kowtow Keir' Starmer to visit Beijing for trade talks with President Xi Jinping

The Prime Minister is expected to make his first visit to China next week with a host of British business chief executives in tow.

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4 h. ago Trump scraps tariff threat and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato chief Mark Rutte, drops tariffs on European allies and adds deal will involve ‘Golden Dome’ and ‘mineral rights’Trump walks back Greenland tariffs threat, citing vague ‘deal’ over territoryHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump drops tariff threat against Europe and touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte

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5 h. ago Trump scraps tariffs on Europe and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland after speaking with Nato chief – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte and says planned tariffs will not go into effect as a resultHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Supreme Court expresses scepticism over Trump’s bid to sack Lisa Cook

Outcome of case will have sweeping implications for US central bank independence

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5 h. ago Trump’s Navy chief is calling for giant lasers to be included on new battleships

US has not commissioned a battleship in more than eight decades

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5 h. ago Trump rows back on Greenland tariff threats after ‘deal’ talks with Nato chief

The US president had only earlier on Wednesday doubled down on his threats to secure the Arctic island, but ruled out the use of force to do so.

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7 h. ago US supreme court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board

Conservative and liberal judges questioned administration over president’s authority to fire without due processUS politics – live updatesUS supreme court justices appeared skeptical of Donald Trump’s case for firing a Federal Reserve governor on Wednesday, in a key test of the president’s power – and his administration’s battle to exert greater control over the US central bank.Five months after Trump tried to fire Lisa Cook over apparent discrepancies on mortgage applications his officials claim are evidence of fraud, both conservative and liberal justices grilled the administration over whether the US president has the power to fire a Fed governor with seemingly no process. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Supreme Court express scepticism over Trump’s attempt to sack Lisa Cook

Outcome of case will have sweeping implications for US central bank independence

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7 h. ago Supreme Court expresses scepticism over Trump’s attempt to sack Lisa Cook

Outcome of case will have sweeping implications for US central bank independence

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8 h. ago Concorde chief pilot: Passenger planes won’t break sound barrier until ‘around 2050’

Exclusive: ‘Supersonic flight was a fantastic experience – but we won’t miss it as much as some think’ says BA Captain Jock Lowe

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9 h. ago Audi chief lays out ‘fight for F1 titles’ plan despite ‘bumpy’ 2026 season prediction

Audi launched their 2026 car in Berlin on Tuesday night ahead of their F1 debut in Australia on 8 March

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9 h. ago West Lothian Council agrees motion calling for ban on manufacture and sale of loud fireworks

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson called on the council’s Chief Executive to write to both Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister and John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister urging a ban.

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9 h. ago Olympics chief admits she has not spoken to US president Trump about LA 2028 Games

Kirsty Coventry steers clear of global politics in buildupOrganisers will meet with vice-president JD VanceThe International Olympic Committee has yet to establish formal communications with the US president Donald Trump on preparations for the Los Angeles Games in 2028, the IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, has confirmed.Trump has been speaking in Davos in Switzerland after a turbulent start to 2026 during which he has suggested he will invade Greenland, threatened a trade war with Europe and ousted the Venezuela president Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Chief Exec who won £1.4m from Letby hospital reveals 'vindictive' Trust chairman paid staff 'bonuses' to find ways to oust her

Dr Susan Gilby, 62, took the Countess of Chester Hospital to court after being bullied out by chairman Ian Haythornthwaite.

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10 h. ago Olympics chief reveals she has not spoken to Trump about 2028 LA Games

Donald Trump has frequently met with Fifa president Gianni Infantino ahead of the World Cup, but is yet to speak to IOC president Kirsty Coventry

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11 h. ago Davos live: Trump rules out taking Greenland by force but calls for ‘immediate negotiations’

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the US president is addressing world leadersQ: Is the US worried that institutional investors in Europe might pull out of the US Treasury market, such as pension funds in Denmark?Bessent brushes this aside, sayingThe size of Denmark’s investment in US Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant.It is less than $100 million.They’ve been selling Treasuries for years. I’m not concerned at all. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary: Europe needs to stop trying to pander to Donald Trump

The Ryanair chief said Europe needed a more ‘belligerent’ approach to the US administration.

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