78 m. ago Germany: Merz says migration, foreign relations and security key but warns of rise of far right after CDU/CSU election success – live

Most likely next German chancellor says his party has mandate to govern and intends to form new government by EasterGerman election 2025: results in fullGuten Morgen aus Berlin,In November 2019, Freidrich Merz joined a conference of German students at Harvard.From our point of view it can get going very, very quickly. We should hold the first talks this week already, in the coming days.My impression is that there are many people in the SPD who also see that we can and should do something together, and then we will find compromises. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Deutsche Bank boss calls for ‘fundamental reforms’ from next government, as German business confidence stagnates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as euro rallies and DAX and MDAX indices rise in early tradingGerman election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe independent from US on defence as coalition talks to beginShares in some European weapons makers are rising in early trading too.German tank maker Rheinmetall jumped 3% at the start of trading, while in London BAE Systems are up 1.7%.‘’A dose of more certainty has been injected into European politics, with the Germany’s Conservatives winning the elections. It comes at a crucial time for the continent. Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, high stakes deal making between the US and Russia continues, Ukraine is out in the cold and the outcome will have huge implications for security in Europe.There is a dawning realisation that European nations will have to pull together and present a more united deterrent force, and Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, is reading from that script. He has pledged to relax...

Economics

16 h. ago Senator calls Musk a ‘d***’ after DOGE boss asked federal workers to defend their jobs via email

Some agencies are already fighting Musk’s order, telling their employees to not respond

Economics

33 h. ago Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far

German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States

Politics

42 h. ago Mikel Arteta points the blame after Arsenal boss called out following West Ham defeat

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal were beaten at home by West Ham for the second straight Premier League match as the Gunners' hopes of winning the title were dealt as massive blow

Politics

46 h. ago Brendan Rodgers accuses VAR of 'guessing' major call as Celtic boss demands 'conclusive evidence'

Disallowed goal denies Celtic late equaliser at Hibs

Politics

3 d. ago How do we defend free speech – without falling prey to extremism? | Kenneth Roth

JD Vance says Europe should not shun far-right parties. He seems to have forgotten 1933, but hits a key conundrumIn his speech last week at the Munich Security Conference, JD Vance pressed European leaders to stop excluding extremist parties from government. Alluding in particular to Germany’s neo-Nazi Alternative for Germany, or AfD, he accused European leaders of “running in fear of your own voters”. The US vice-president underscored the point by then meeting with the AfD candidate for chancellor.In his view, these extremist parties should be welcomed into the mainstream because they reflect voters’ concern about migration. He evidently was not troubled that the AfD also has a history of using Nazi rhetoric, making racist and antisemitic comments and plotting to overthrow the German government. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Who is Grimes? The singer and mother to 3 of Elon Musk's children

Canadian calls out tech boss for not responding to messages

Politics

4 d. ago Airline boss backs calls for limits on tourism in the Canary Islands

He warned that the Spanish islands are a "product that need to be protected"

Society

4 d. ago Kilmarnock boss calls on players to concentrate on their own results as they eye top six challenge

Killie are in seventh place with seven games before the split with Derek McInnes admitting they can't rely on help from other results

Sport

4 d. ago The cannabis farm scandal: how a rogue lettings agency destroyed countless homes

Imperial Property Group said it rented homes to NHS staff. In fact, they were torn apart to create drug factories, causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Why has the culprit not been brought to justice?When Hajaj Hajaj decided to rent out his house in south London in the summer of 2020, his daughter, Kinda Jackson, urged him to use a reputable lettings agent for peace of mind. Her father had enough on his plate. Hajaj, a 79-year-old retired garage owner, is the primary carer for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The income from the rental property in Lewisham is effectively Hajaj’s pension, which he uses to pay for her care.So, when a manager from Imperial Property Group contacted Hajaj about his Gumtree listing, Hajaj arranged to meet them. A sharp-suited British Asian man named Shan Miah arrived in a sports car. He was in his late 20s or early 30s, charming and confident. He boasted of his business interests in Dubai. “He was doing very well for himself...

Politics

4 d. ago Retirees may have to pay tax on the state pension as early as next year, analysis suggests

Annual state pension payments could soar by 5.5 per cent to £12,631 in April 2026, according to Deutsche Bank forecasts.

Economics

6 d. ago Deutsche Bank went on hiring spree while failing to deliver on costs

German lender has bulked up on back-office staff who do not generate revenue

Economics

6 d. ago Furious Linkedin users call for marketing man to be thrown off the platform after comparing a woman's breast size to her level of confidence in business

James Langridge, who describes himself as a 'business storytelling expert', posted a picture of curvy British actress Hayley Atwell sitting on a desk and wrote: 'Let's talk boobs for a sec...'

Economics

6 d. ago Toughest times ever for landlords: Bar boss supports our bid to save Great British pub

The Tyneside-based pub and hospitality boss urges Government support of our call

Politics

6 d. ago Toughest times ever for landlords as bar boss supports Mirror campaign to save pubs

The Tyneside-based pub and hospitality boss urges Government support of our call

Politics

6 d. ago European defence stocks rise by €18bn to record high ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago European defence stocks soar by £10bn ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago European defence stocks surge to record high; UK economy ‘quite static’, says Bank of England’s Bailey – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Brits face jobs nightmare: A THIRD of firms hit by Labour's Budget tax raid plan layoffs or hiring curbs as business confidence slumps

A closely-watched survey has found a quarter of businesses expect to make redundancies - the highest level in a decade outside the pandemic.

Economics