6 h. ago Trump tariffs cause fastest slump in British factory export orders in five years

Decline in output and new orders in April allied with rising uncertainty is prompting layoffs, survey findsBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s factories suffered a slump in export orders last month as Donald Trump’s globally unsettling tariff regime sent overseas demand for UK goods tumbling at the fastest pace in five years.Manufacturers reported rising economic and trade uncertainties in April as some tariffs took effect and other threatened border taxes loomed, forcing them to lay off workers for a sixth consecutive month. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Couple forced to look overseas due to UK’s ‘tricky’ surrogacy process

Shaun Thomas and Paul Brennan found the UK surrogacy process daunting and expensive, so they explored options abroad

Politics

17 h. ago Couple praise ‘Colombian fairy godmothers’ after struggle with UK’s ‘tricky’ surrogacy process

A London-based couple has shared their unconventional path to parenthood, celebrating the "Colombian fairy godmothers" who helped them have three children through surrogacy.

Politics

47 h. ago UK to exempt overseas stablecoin issuers from its crypto rules

Britain seeks to co-operate with the US on regulation of digital assets

Politics

3 d. ago Wedding business owner 'forced to destroy couples' dreams' after local council refused retrospective planning permission

Katy and Joe Bird won rave reviews for their Cambridgeshire company but had to close it after the local authority raised concerns including the impact on an ancient moat.

Events

4 d. ago Reeves says she wants young Brits to be able to work freely in the EU in latest sign Labour will do reciprocal deal allowing under

The Chancellor said she wanted young people from Europe and the UK 'to be able to work and travel overseas' amid claims a youth mobility deal could be announced as early as next month.

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'may not be far away' from more tax hikes as borrowing jumps, experts warn

A bigger than expected borrowing binge last year - coupled with a tariff-fuelled downturn - could force the Chancellor to line up more tax rises or spending cuts later this year

Events

1 week ago UN refugee agency backs return hubs in boost to potential Labour plan

There have been reports that the UK Government could seek to send failed asylum seekers to overseas hubs in the Balkans.

Events

2 w. ago Bogus workman forces elderly couple into care home after swiping roof repair cash

The bogus roofer took thousands of pounds never returned after carrying out a minor repair.

Society

2 w. ago Trump is pushing students towards Britain – ministers, don’t let your immigration obsession stand in the way | Polly Toynbee

Beleaguered UK universities have a golden opportunity. If the government passes it up, it risks billions in revenue Shocking stories told at a US universities conference in San Diego described Donald Trump’s assaults on research grants, academics and students. Foreign students face deportation for infractions as minor as parking or speeding tickets. A reported 500 student visas have been suddenly revoked – with some students sent to deportation centres, and others told to “self-deport”. With a million foreign students warned by their universities not to travel abroad for fear of never getting back in, that’s a strong deterrent to others deciding whether to study in the US.Jo Johnson, former minster for universities, King’s College London visiting professor and chair of the Lords education committee, listening to this list of persecutions, spoke to me from San Diego. “The UK should be extending the warmest of welcomes, a safe port in a storm,” he says. Concerns about immigration numb...

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3 w. ago The best bank debit cards to use for spending abroad in 2025

If you opt for cards over cash when abroad then always ensure you’re not charged a fee

Economics

3 w. ago Overseas property speculators must stop 'hoarding homes' in Scotland, says MSP

The Greens want to charge overseas buyers based in tax havens buying up homes across Scotland.

Society

3 w. ago British family spend four days stuck in Kenyan wildlife surrounded by wild animals after vehicle gets stuck in mud when they 'diverted from main travel route'

A British couple and their two young children were forced to spend four days surrounded by wild animals in a Kenyan safari park after their vehicle got stuck when they went off their planned route. 

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3 w. ago Escape to the Country fans left fuming as couple boast 'unachievable' budget

BBC One viewers were forced to hit out at the much-loved programme after a couple boasted a huge budget on the programme on Monday (April 7)

Politics

3 w. ago Overseas property buyers in UK hit record low, says Hamptons

The proportion of overseas buyers registering with Countrywide group estate agents fell to its lowest level on record at the start of this year.

Events

3 w. ago Lindsay Hoyle defends his lavish spending on overseas trips as he claims he'd have his own PRIVATE JET if he was Speaker in another country

Sir Lindsay, who has been Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019, sought to justify the huge bill he has racked up.

Economics

4 w. ago Grand Designs couple forced to halt £450k renovation after 'terrifying' mistake

Sarah and Pip risked a eye-watering fine during their appearance on the Channel 4 show

Economics