5 h. ago Trump tariffs risk higher prices and make US recession more likely, says JP Morgan boss

Jamie Dimon believes effect of policy may be ‘hard to reverse’ if maintained for too longEuropean markets slumpBusiness live – latest updatesThe JP Morgan chief executive, Jamie Dimon, has warned that it may be “hard to reverse” the effect of Donald Trump’s tariffs, which he said would drive prices higher and make a US recession more likely.The boss of the US bank said in his annual letter to investors that while there were some “legitimate reasons” for the number of new taxes applied to goods imported into the US, there could be some serious consequences if the tariffs were maintained for too long. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago JPMorgan chief Dimon warns trade war risks recession and higher prices

Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause long-lasting damage to US alliances, influential Wall Street banker tells shareholders

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20 h. ago Britain may need to introduce new form of conscription to take on Putin, MI6 chief warns

Former head of MI6 Sir Alex Younger said the Government could require powers to compel Britons to 'give their service one way or another', in the face of new international threats.

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56 h. ago Voices: As former MI6 chief says the UK must be ready for war – should Britain bring back national service?

Have your say: As former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger warns Britain must revive national service to face global threats, the debate over military readiness intensifies

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2 d. ago Big Tech, banks and small caps end week in bear market territory

Fed chief Jay Powell warns that Trump’s levies will slow US growth and increase inflation

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3 d. ago FTSE 100 suffers worst day in FIVE YEARS as global markets go into meltdown over Donald Trump's trade war

Wall Street opened sharply lower as fears of a global recession mounted in the wake of the US President's extraordinary assault on allies and foes alike.

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3 d. ago US markets tumble further as global meltdown continues over Donald Trump's trade war

Wall Street opened sharply lower as fears of a global recession mounted in the wake of the US President's extraordinary assault on allies and foes alike.

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3 d. ago Wall Street’s S&P 500 sinks more than 5% as tariff gloom deepens

Fed chief Jay Powell warns that Trump’s levies will slow US growth and increase inflation

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3 d. ago 'There will be blood': Trump's trade war 'means 60% chance of global recession' as China hits back at the US and shares keep plunging

The FTSE 100 fell another 140 points this morning after the US president's extraordinary assault on allies and foes alike wiped £2trillion off company values internationally.

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3 d. ago 'There will be blood': Trump's trade war 'means 60% chance of global recession' as shares keep plunging

The FTSE 100 fell another 140 points this morning after the US president's extraordinary assault on allies and foes alike wiped £2trillion off company values internationally.

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3 d. ago Global shares keep plunging after US stocks' worst day since Covid: Body blow for Starmer as Trump says UK should be 'happy' with 10% tariffs and aides 'pour cold water on hopes of deal'

The FTSE 100 fell another 60 points this morning after the US president's trade war  sparked a global rout - wiping £2trillion off company values.

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3 d. ago Fire chief claims devastating wildfire was 'probably started deliberately' after blaze tears through beauty spot

The blaze, at Upton Heath, Poole, in Dorset, which has now been extinguished, burnt through the equivalent of '40 Twickenham Rugby pitches side by side' on Wednesday.

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs latest: US President unleashes sweeping tariffs on UK and rest of world as Europe warns of 'dire consequences'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warns of ‘dire’ consequences ‘for millions of people around the globe’ from Trump’s tariffs

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8 d. ago Police chief blasts force after parents arrested over school WhatsApp group

Times Radio producer Maxie Allen, 50 and his partner Rosalind Levine, 46, were arrested on suspicion of harassment and malicious communications after a 'trivial' dispute.

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1 week ago Trump seems to change his tune on ‘fake news’ CNN and shares clip of network touting his favorability ratings

President shared a segment from CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten days after warning that the ‘dishonest’ network could be ‘turned off’

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1 week ago NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

'If anyone were to miscalculate and think they can get away with an attack on Poland or on any other ally, they will be met with the full force of this fierce alliance,' the bloc's chief said

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1 week ago Chronic underinvestment is leading to ‘policing deserts’ across Scotland, warns Police Federation chief

Conference at Turnberry Trump Hotel told that continued squeeze on force’s resources is causing more officers to quit

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1 week ago Spring statement latest: Trump tariffs pose major threat to UK economy, warns Bank of England chief

Andrew Bailey speaks ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement

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2 w. ago Covid lockdown exposed dangers of cutting public services, union chief warns

Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak praised Labour for investing in health and public sector pay at last year's Budget. But he warned: 'This cannot be a one off'

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2 w. ago England Rugby threaten to ABANDON Twickenham and move to Milton Keynes in spat over Beyonce concerts

The popstar returns to the UK in June, and Twickenham - which is now known as the Allianz Stadium following a £130m deal last year - had hoped to be the venue of choice for her gigs.

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