53 h. ago Why the Liechtenstein national anthem is likely to be booed in Cardiff tonight

Cardiff City welcome Liechtenstein to Cardiff City Stadium in a World Cup qualifying match tonight

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3 d. ago ECB cuts interest rates to 2% in effort to bolster flagging eurozone growth

European Central Bank makes eighth quarter-point cut in a year as bloc reels from impact of Trump’s trade warsBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has cut interest rates to 2% in an effort to boost flagging economic growth across the eurozone.The ECB, making its eighth quarter-point cut in a year, said the 20-member currency bloc needed a reduction in the cost of borrowing as it reeled from the damage caused by Donald Trump’s trade wars. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Businesses demand action to boost growth as Scotland falls behind UK as a whole

Economy shrinks in February and March with GDP growth for first quarter sluggish, new Scottish Government data reveals

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1 week ago Liverpool fans welcome Premier League heroes as 500k spectators line trophy parade route

Liverpool fans welcomed their Premier League champions to the city on Monday as the city council estimated 500,000 fans lined the streets despite the rain tumbling down

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1 week ago Liverpool fans welcome Premier League heroes as 500,000 spectators line trophy parade route

Liverpool fans welcomed their Premier League champions to the city on Monday as the city council estimated 500,000 fans lined the streets despite the rain tumbling down

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2 w. ago Bournemouth vs Leicester City Premier League prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

The Cherries will be looking to end the season on a high note as they welcome Championship-bound Leicester City to the Vitality Stadium in their final Premier League match of the season

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2 w. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

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2 w. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

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2 w. ago Trump ‘recommending’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTypical energy bill in Great Britain to fall 7% to £1,720 a year from JulyAs well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net exports an...

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3 w. ago US recession can’t be ruled out, Jamie Dimon warns, as UK tops G7 growth table – business live

UK economy posts its fastest quarterly growth in a year, outpacing rivals, in growth spurt ahead of trade war disruptionUK economy defies gloomy warnings to grow 0.7% in first quarter of yearChancellor Rachel Reeves has hailed today’s growth figures, pointing out that the UK expanded faster than other major economies in January-March.But Reeves is also cautioning that there is ‘more to do’:“Today’s growth figures show the strength and potential of the UK economy.“In the first three months of the year, the UK economy has grown faster than the US, Canada, France, Italy and Germany.UK: +0.7% growthCanada: estimated to have grown by 0.4%Italy: 0.3% growthGermany: 0.2% growthFrance: 0.1% growthUS: -0.075% (or -0.3% on an annualised basis)Japan: reporting tomorrow, -0.1% forecast Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Bradford to a cheering crowd as they visit the 2025 UK City of Culture

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived to a cheering crowd as they were warmly welcomed to the City of Culture Bradford.

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3 w. ago How Britain’s economic growth compares with other G7 countries

The Independent looks at how Britain’s economic growth compares to the rest of the G7 in the first quarter of the year

Economics

3 w. ago Relief for Rachel Reeves as economy records 0.7% growth in first quarter despite slowdown in March before NICs raid but ex

Chancellor Rachel Reeves hailed the 'strength and potential' of UK plc after official figures showed a 0.7 per cent expansion - quelling fears of a looming recession.

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3 w. ago UK economy grew faster than expected to 0.7% in first quarter of year ahead of Trump tariffs

Rachel Reeves says figures show government ‘making right choices’ but ‘there is more to do’

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3 w. ago Economy shoots ahead at faster than expected 0.7% in first quarter

But spurt is likely to prove short lived, as taxes, bills and tariffs all kicked in during April

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3 w. ago UK economy grew faster than expected 0.7% in first quarter of year

Rachel Reeves says figures show government ‘making right choices’ but ‘there is more to do’

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3 w. ago City welcomes faster than expected 0.7% growth in first quarter of the year

But spurt is likely to prove short lived, as taxes, bills and tariffs all kicked in during April

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last month Popular ITV dating show 'set to return to screens 16 years after it was axed'

The popular ITV dating show tracked land-owning singletons as they welcomed women from the city to their farms in the hope it would lead to love. TV bosses canned the series in 2009.

Culture

last month An insider's guide to Bilbao: how to make the most of the city hosting the Europa League final

Later this month football fans will find this art-splash, food-obsessed city a wonderfully welcoming place to party (or commiserate). James March has your guide

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last month Corgi café that appeared on Dragons' Den is coming to Cardiff

Pop+Bark has confirmed it will be bringing a cosmic disco-themed Corgi Cafe to the Welsh capital's city centre and all corgis are welcome

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