60 m. ago Trump tariff reaction live: Wall Street braces for stock market open after overnight sell

President Trump says he will impose blanket tariffs on all countries, hitting China and Europe hardest

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64 m. ago UK TV fans ask 'what’s going on' as acclaimed HBO drama The Pitt still not available to watch

The medical drama has been earning rave reviews in the United States

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65 m. ago Russia bans Elton John Aids Foundation over its support for LGBTQ+ rights

Designation as ‘undesirable organisation’ exposes nonprofit’s staff and partners to possible criminal prosecutionRussian authorities on Thursday banned the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF), which focuses on HIV/Aids prevention, citing its support for LGBTQ+ rights as a reason for the move.Founded by the British singer and songwriter in 1992, the organisation funds HIV treatment programmes in countries including Russia. It also advocates for LGBTQ+ people, who have faced years of brutal persecution in Russia. Continue reading...

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68 m. ago Britain braces for Trump trade war as list of US products that could be hit with retaliatory tariffs is released

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says: ‘We will seek the views of UK stakeholders...on products that could potentially be included in any UK tariff response’

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87 m. ago How do the tariffs imposed on the UK compare with other nations?

With some countries facing tariffs of more than 50%, how does the UK fare?

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97 m. ago West Lothian Council warn 'sticking plaster' approach to ending child poverty won't work

Holyrood ministers have been told that simply throwing money at the issue will not solve the problem and there is a call for a more holistic approach including investment in housing education and transport schemes.

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1 hour ago Starmer targets Reform as Labour kicks off local election campaign

The Prime Minister was joined by his deputy Angela Rayner and Labour chairwoman Ellie Reeves.

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1 hour ago Britain could retaliate to Trump’s tariffs if no US trade deal is secured, business secretary says

Jonathan Reynolds said ministers were drawing up a list of US products they could target in any fight back

Economics

2 h. ago Drought in developing countries fuels spike in demand for new coal

An energy crisis in Zambia and Zimbabwe caused by lack of rain has led to plans for a rapid increase in coal power – most backed with money from Chinese firms. Nick Ferris reports

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2 h. ago The real cost of climate change: Global warming could make the average person 40% poorer by 2100, scientists warn

Scientists warn that 4°C (7.2°F) of warming will make the average person 40 per cent poorer by 2100, while the average Briton will be 46.5 per cent poorer.

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2 h. ago Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Liverpool move one step closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 derby win over EvertonRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Liverpool win a slightly nervy Merseyside derby at Anfield to send them 12 points clear of Arsenal in second place. Should the Diogo Jota goal have stood and should James Tarkowski have been on the pitch when it happened? Not the best night for VAR. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer launches Labour's local election campaign with attack on Reform amid rising alarm at Nigel Farage threat

Keir Starmer joined his deputy Angela Rayner in the East Midlands as they formally kicked off the push towards the votes on May 1.

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2 h. ago Trump tariff reaction live: Wall Street braces for stock markets open after overnight sell

President Trump says he will impose blanket tariffs on all countries, hitting China and Europe hardest

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3 h. ago Trump’s tariffs, Brexit and Keir Starmer’s next move: Ask John Rentoul anything in exclusive Q&A

How will Trump’s tariffs impact the UK? The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions on trade, whether there’s a ‘Brexit dividend’, Starmer’s strategy, the market fallout and more

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3 h. ago What parents should know before watching Adolescence with their child

Keir Starmer says the Netflix series that has captivated audiences should be shown in UK high schools

Society

3 h. ago Dad's warning over UK spiders as bite leaves limbs almost 'exploding'

Brian Smith suffered a severe reaction to a false widow bite that has led him to warn others about British spiders

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3 h. ago Every reason why Trump's tariffs war matches the plot to Star Wars' Phantom Menace

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' saw the Orange Manbaby roll out a series of crippling tariffs across all countries, with some experts worried he's heading for a trade war scenario

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3 h. ago What James Tarkowski did after horror tackle on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister

James Tarkowski was lucky to stay on the pitch when he was only awarded a yellow card for a foul on Alexis Mac Alister during Everton's Merseyside defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday

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4 h. ago Trump live: Apple and Tesla stocks drop in wake of ‘Liberation Day’ as Republicans defy president over tariffs

President Trump says he will impose blanket tariffs on all countries, hitting China and Europe hardest

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4 h. ago Russia calls Elton John AIDS Foundation ‘undesirable’ as Putin pushes his LGBTQ+ ban

The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $600 million to support over 3,100 projects in 95 countries

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