62 m. ago Donald Trump threatens China with 50% extra tariffs with global markets in Black Monday meltdown

Economic experts are already comparing Trump’s tariffs to Liz Truss’ disastrous economic policy which saw her swiftly forced to resign as Prime Minister

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63 m. ago Minister: No options off the table to secure steelmaking in Scunthorpe

Conservative MP Martin Vickers led calls in the Commons for the British Steel site to be nationalised on a temporary basis.

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67 m. ago Starmer vows not to raise key taxes despite hit from Trump’s tariffs

Prime minister says he will ‘seize the opportunity’ to make the economy more secure

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69 m. ago Cannot run public finances based on who gets most dramatic headline – O’Dowd

The Stormont Finance Minister was responding to comments made by the chief constable last week.

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75 m. ago Government will meet target of 1.5m homes, says Rayner after watchdog forecast

A Conservative former minister asked Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to ‘confirm’ the 1.5 million new homes target ‘has gone’.

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78 m. ago Trump threatens China with extra 50% tariffs if country fails to withdraw 34% retaliatory levies – US politics live

US president escalates trade war with China, saying all negotiations will be terminated and additional levies will take effect on WednesdayGlobal stock markets tumble over tariff ‘medicine’Wall Street falls continue – business liveWhich Trump billionaires have lost the most?EU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union’s response to Trump’s sweeping tariff regime amid continuing market turmoil and heightened fears of a global economic recession.It comes after Trump doubled down on his tariff policy in comments aboard Air Force One overnight. He said Europe “has treated us very, very badly,” and “has taken our leaders for a ride”, and declined to hold talks on changing tariffs “unless they pay us a lot of money on a yearly basis”. He also repeated criticism of Europe for not spending a fair share on Nato. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Here’s one key thing you should know about Trump’s shock to the world economy: it could work | James Meadway

It’s hard to say if the president truly knows what he’s doing. But there is a precedent for the US causing short-term chaos and reaping long-term gainIt’s less than a week since Donald Trump’s sensational announcement that he was unilaterally ending the world’s trading system with the imposition of a 10% minimum tariff for trading with the US – and a very much higher rate for those countries unfortunate enough to have the US as a major export partner. Long-term allies such as Japan and South Korea have been hammered with tariffs of around 25%, while export-dependent poorer countries such as Vietnam, which sells about a third of its exports to the US, have been hit with tariffs in excess of 45%. A further round of global debt crises is possible as heavily indebted countries face the sudden loss of export earnings.Global stock markets have tumbled as panicked investors dump shares, and political condemnation has been near-universal. China has already retaliated with 34% tariffs, threa...

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2 h. ago Starmer vows there will be ‘no Russian influence’ on Red Arrows

The aerobatic display team’s ageing Hawk jets will not be replaced with a Russian design, Sir Keir Starmer indicated.

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2 h. ago Starmer pledges to slash time needed to set up clinical trials to 150 days

The Prime Minister also announced new investment of ‘up to £600 million’ into Britain’s life sciences industry.

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2 h. ago Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson swears as he’s bitten by ostrich at Texas wildlife park

This is the moment former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was bitten by an ostrich while visiting a wildlife park in Texas with his family.

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2 h. ago Trump says Federal Reserve should cut rates; Canada initiates WTO dispute over car tariffs – US politics live

US economic council head denies tariffs were part of strategy to pressure Fed to cut interest rates; Canada says measures breach trade agreementsEU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union’s response to Trump’s sweeping tariff regime amid continuing market turmoil and heightened fears of a global economic recession.It comes after Trump doubled down on his tariff policy in comments aboard Air Force One overnight. He said Europe “has treated us very, very badly,” and “has taken our leaders for a ride”, and declined to hold talks on changing tariffs “unless they pay us a lot of money on a yearly basis”. He also repeated criticism of Europe for not spending a fair share on Nato. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer's 2030 fuel ban and what happens if you own any of these cars

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, which is set to take effect in 2030. Here's everything you need to know

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer hands car brands extension from petrol and diesel 2030 vehicle ban

In a speech today, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Labour would be pushing ahead with its manifesto promise to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer's 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and what it means for drivers

The ban had previously been extended to 2035 under the previous Conservative government, but the Prime Minister today confirmed he is bringing it back to the original 2030 deadline

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4 h. ago Can’t run public finances based on who gets most dramatic headline – O’Dowd

The Stormont Finance Minister was responding to comments made by the chief constable last week.

Events

4 h. ago We might need a bigger lettuce after Donald Trump's tariffs dubbed his 'Liz Truss moment'

Ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss famously failed to outlast the Daily Star's 60p lettuce, now US President Donald Trump has been warned his global tariffs could be his 'Truss moment'

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5 h. ago Family of Christina McKelvie announce funeral and encourage mourners to wear certain colours in tribute

McKelvie, a former Scottish Government minister, died last month aged 57 from secondary breast cancer.

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5 h. ago Nobody’s Child x Elizabeth Scarlett has dreamy spring embroidery – and prices start from £35

Shop puff sleeve blouses, gingham midi dresses and mini-me pieces

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5 h. ago DIY minis & bright bikinis: White Lotus's costume designer on how to get Chelsea's look

Alex Bovaird was responsible for Chelsea’s coveted British-girl-abroad style. She tells Maddy Mussen how to recreate it for the perfect capsule travel wardrobe

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5 h. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast maps show huge temperature spikes this week

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' as glorious dry and sunny weather continues this week - forecast maps show temperatures could be rising above 20C again very soon

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