64 m. ago World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump trade war riles investors – business live

Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nationsWall Street shrinks in response to price pressures, stoking fears of Trump tariffsEurope’s main stock indices are a sea of red, as investors react to Donald Trump’s declaration that the reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include all nations.Italy’s FTSE MIB index has dropped 1.4%, France’s CAC is down 1%, and Germany’s DAX has lost 0.95%.The tariffs imposed by the U.S. government and the fear of new announcements as early as Wednesday are creating a bleak atmosphere on trading floors worldwide. Just last Wednesday, the DAX was above 23,000 points, but it now appears that the index may soon test the 22,000 mark.The risk appetite seen in the initial weeks of the year has dissipated as investors and asset managers pull back, reduce positions, and refrain from taking on large new ones. The inclination to buy the dips has nearly vanished. Continue reading...

Economics

91 m. ago Sport must step up and be part of the social revolution to reach ‘lost boys’ | Cath Bishop

Gareth Southgate wants role models to offer a different path from toxic influencers. Do those in sport have the will to do so?Amid all the pressing problems of the day, one crisis has cut through: the acute need for greater support, care and steady role models for young men, addressed powerfully through the Netflix series Adolescence, explored in the Centre for Social Justice paper Lost Boys and discussed in parliament. Then came the BBC Richard Dimbleby lecture by the former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate, reinforcing the importance of belief and resilience for young people in a challenging world.Southgate continues to embody how sport and society can connect in a new way. The question now is whether the rest of sport – its leaders, coaches, athletes, volunteers and fans – stands ready to take up the cause and whether sport has the collective vision, will and competence to do so effectively. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Trump's worldwide tariff threats spark global stock market tailspin: Shares slump over fears trade war will lead to recession

Trump is due to receive tariff recommendations on Tuesday and has promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, dubbed 'Liberation Day'

Economics

2 h. ago Trump considers extraordinary 20% global tariff on ALL IMPORTS sparking fears of worldwide market bloodbath

Trump has pushed his team in recent days to 'be more aggressive' as they hammer out the finer details of the tariffs.

Politics

2 h. ago Premier League manager overlooked as Jurgen Klopp hires his ex

RB Leipzig opted for a swift internal appointment to replace the sacked Marco Rose as manager - and Jurgen Klopp's influence was obvious, with a Liverpool twist thrown in

Politics

3 h. ago Work and money worry young people more than culture wars or climate, UK poll finds

Class, education and gender found to influence difference in views but anxiety about finances was a common themeYoung people are more worried about their finances, work pressures and job insecurity than social media, the climate crisis and culture war debates, research shows.The polling also challenges the simplistic characterisation of generational conflict, revealing that differences within gen Z, whether around class, education or gender, are often more pronounced than the differences between generations. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Half of all female teachers face violence and abuse in schools amid concerns over misogynistic influencers

Fears over impact of online figures such as Andrew Tate

Events

3 h. ago Scott Tiffoney on the 'simple' Rangers reason for Dundee defeat and key lesson they must put into practice

The Dark Blues are the joint-third top scorers in the league, but have the worst defensive record

Politics

4 h. ago Rare 50p coin sells for £157 and you could have one in your change

The 50p coin sparked a bidding war on eBay

Economics

4 h. ago Plan to modernise the law of ‘tacit relocation’ is long overdue

The termination of commercial leases in Scotland is influenced by the principle of “tacit relocation”, a concept I frequently find myself explaining to clients, surveyors, and fellow solicitors.

Society

5 h. ago Female teachers facing more violent attacks in Scots schools amid incel influencer increase

Nearly half of all female teachers in schools across Scotland have been subjected to violence in the last 12 months.

Events

5 h. ago Tourists on Spanish island warned as strict 16,000 cap is introduced

Sun-worshipping Brits heading over to one of the most popular Spanish-owned islands have been warned over a new strict clampdown revealed by the council today (Friday, March 28)

Events

6 h. ago Adolescence: what teen boys really think of girls, influencers and porn – podcast

From misogynist content creators such as Andrew Tate to the ubiquity of pornography, boys face a barrage of toxic influences. We talk to sixth-formers about the pressures and joys they experienceThe release of the hit Netflix drama Adolescence this month has unleashed a wave of panic around teenage boys. Keir Starmer said the UK “may have a problem with boys and young men”, while parents began worried conversations about their children’s online lives. But how true to life is it?Michael Conroy, who has been going into schools to train teachers and professionals about boys’ personal development for years, says he has seen a shift in what he hears about. “Just 10 years ago, we didn’t have young men speaking in very sexualised ways to female teachers, quite a few in the same school.” He sees the ubiquity of pornography as a huge factor, with boys as young as 11 using it obsessively. “I’m getting invited to work with primary schools now.” The knock-on effect, he says, is an unrealistic a...

Politics

6 h. ago Man Utd news: 'Worst trainer' called out as Red Devils chief targeted by rivals

Manchester United have been training over the international break in preparation to face Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle are interested in hiring the club's chief operating officer

Events

7 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India

Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132China and India could be affected if Donald Trump introduces tariffs of 25-50% against countries buying Russian oil, analysts and officials have suggested. Dan Sabbagh reports that the US president told NBC he would impose such measures within a month “if a deal isn’t made, and if I think it was Russia’s fault”, as he vented frustration at Vladimir Putin’s delaying tactics and attempts to discredit Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president.Some countries, including China and India, are not participating in anti-war sanctions against Russian oil. Secondary sanctions or tariffs imposed directly on them by the US could further limit Putin’s access to oil revenue to fund the war. While not joining the international sanctions against Russia, China has been wary about breaching them in case it attracts secondary penalties. Some Chinese banks, for example, have curtail...

Events

7 h. ago Tim Walz's daughter sparks backlash after revealing entitled reason she's turning down graduate school offer

Her comments sparked outrage among critics who said she was acting 'performatively' and 'setting feminism back 50 years.'

Politics

8 h. ago The jobs in high demand... because nobody wants to do them: Huge shortage of teachers, lorry drivers and police could push Britain into crisis

Since the first lockdown in 2020, the job market has remained rocky at best, with many young graduates facing the harsh reality that their career prospects may never fully recover.

Events

10 h. ago Geri Halliwell inspired by George Michael's influence on her blended family

Geri Halliwell has opened up on her close friendship with George Michael - who she lived with twice - and admitted she once 'tried flirting' with the music icon

Politics

11 h. ago Jim Goodwin puts Dundee Utd celebrations on hold as St Mirren top six threat still looms large

The Tangerines are just about there after a 1-0 win at Ross County but Goodwin is taking nothing for granted

Events

12 h. ago Woman accidentally bins £3m Bitcoin fortune in 'worst mistake ever'

Ellie Hart tossed out a USB flash drive while she was spring cleaning but she didn't realise it was where her partner Tom was keeping their crypto currency in 'the worst mistake ever'

Economics