2 h. ago Minister responds to fears of global recession as Trump tariffs cause market chaos

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander responded to a question on whether there would be a global 'bloodbath' with Donald Trump's tariffs causing a worldwide recession

Politics

19 h. ago Which Dubai chocolate is the best? We tested versions of the viral sweet treat ranging from £4 to £32

Since TikTok got a taste of Dubai chocolate, appetite for the treat has skyrocketed - with influencers travelling across the world to get their hands on it.

Economics

22 h. ago 'I compared Lindt and Lidl's Dubai chocolate bars – there was only one winner'

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star's resident 'why is this food going viral and is it really worth the money' expert, Adam Cailler pitted the cheapest and priciest Dubai chocolate bars against each other

Politics

23 h. ago Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says

Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapseOffice closures, staffing and service cuts, and policy changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA) have caused “complete, utter chaos” and are threatening to send the agency into a “death spiral”, according to workers at the agency.The SSA operates the largest government program in the US, administering social insurance programs, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Deadly HMPV virus soars across UK again as one age group issued urgent warning

The virus known as Human Metapneumovirus caused chaos in China earlier this year and also saw a huge rise in cases across the United Kingdom but after weeks of low case levels, it's on the rise again

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3 d. ago Donald Trump's rosy assessment of tariffs despite causing stock market chaos

Donald Trump spoke to reporters hours after plunging the stock market into havoc - sparking fears of a recession - with his raft of tariffs, including the 10% on the UK

Politics

3 d. ago Premier League Darts star withdraws from event at last minute to cause chaos

The Premier League Darts in Berlin on Thursday night was hit by a late withdrawal of star player Michael van Gerwen, who has complained of a shoulder injury

Politics

3 d. ago Greek airport strike set to cause major disruption to Brits in school holidays

The 24-hour strike is set to cause chaos for anyone heading to Greece as air traffic controllers will only handle emergency and urgent flights

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3 d. ago Stocks tumble on Wall Street as Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs send shockwaves through global markets – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy, as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffsAnalysis: Trump’s tariffs likely to raise prices and cause chaosWhat are tariffs and why do they matter?The new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago US dollar ‘at risk of confidence crisis’ as Trump tariffs rattle global markets – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy, as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffsAnalysis: Trump’s tariffs likely to raise prices and cause chaosWhat are tariffs and why do they matter?The new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago EU threatens countermeasures and Asian markets plunge after Trump tariff announcement – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy after US President Trump targets allies on what he dubbed ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policyAnalysis: Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for businessThe new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Asian markets plunge as world reels from Trump tariff announcement – business live

US president has announced aggressive tariffs targeting US allies on what he has dubbed ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policyAnalysis: Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for businessUS futures have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones dropping 2.4% at around 2345 GMT, the Nasdaq index plunging 4.2%, and the broader futures index for the S&P 500 falling 3.5%. AFP reports:Wall Street has largely suffered from Trump’s various trade announcements in recent weeks.“The silver lining for investors could be that this is only a starting point for negotiations with other countries and ultimately tariff rates will come down across the board,” Northlight Asset Management’s Chris Zaccarelli wrote in a note to clients. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Donald Trump tariffs: 6 bombshells from unhinged announcement and what it means for us

Trump insisted it would spark a boom - but there's every chance his tariff announcement will cause chaos in global trade - with wildly unpredictable results for the global economy

Politics

4 d. ago Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for business

President promised liberation yet may have plunged the US into recession and the world into an economic scrambleDonald Trump is finally making good on his campaign promises to “build that wall” – but instead of steel fencing along the Mexican border, it will be constructed from tariffs, and will enclose the entire United States.In his pugnacious and typically rambling speech on the White House lawn on Wednesday, Trump set out plans for across-the-board import taxes, ranging from 10% to more than 40%. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Road taped off in Manchester city centre after lorry crash causes travel chaos

The red HGV was pictured in the middle of the road

Events

4 d. ago MIKEY SMITH: 5 baffling surprises from Donald Trump world in last 24 hours

Will Donald Trump really slap 20% tariffs on all goods imported from all countries, pumping inflation in his own country and causing untold chaos on world trade? And what about ...drugs?

Politics

4 d. ago 'I found a way to get Lindt's Dubai chocolate for £2.50 after trying the viral treat'

Lindt's iconic Dubai-style chocolate bars are back in stock after selling out and we've spotted a way to get two bars for less than a fiver if you're quick

Economics

4 d. ago Lindt shoppers race to buy viral £10 Dubai chocolate for £2.50 in cheaper than Lidl deal

The Lindt bars are cheaper than Lidl's alternative shoppers queued for hours to buy

Economics

5 d. ago Heathrow Airport travel chaos as fire breaks out causing major delays

Heathrow Airport is expected to see more disruptions for hours, with a fire nearby meaning many train routes into the terminal have been halted until at least noon

Events

5 d. ago Shoppers rush to get £10 Lindt Dubai chocolate for less than £2.50 in Lidl

Smart shoppers have spotted a way to get the £10 bars for less than the price of Lidl's dupes of the viral foodie staple

Economics