19 h. ago Activists unveil large Donald Trump protest art near US president’s golf resort

The stunt was timed to coincide with the first 100 days of Trump's second term

Politics

52 h. ago Paul Scholes sends Manchester United blunt warning over move for £62.5m star

Manchester United are pushing ahead with a transfer for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, who will cost £62.5million, and Paul Scholes has warned them what to expect

Events

9 d. ago Swiss drugmaker Roche to invest $50bn in US in effort to dodge Trump tariffs

Company says it will create 12,000 jobs in manufacturing and R&D over next five yearsBusiness live – latest updatesThe Swiss drugmaker Roche has said it will put $50bn (£37bn) into manufacturing in the US over the next five years, joining the queue of companies unveiling investments to try to head off potentially punitive Donald Trump tariffs.Roche said on Tuesday the investment would create more than 12,000 jobs, including 6,500 in construction and 1,000 at new and expanded existing facilities in the US, including factories and distribution centres in Kentucky, New Jersey and California. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Dealmaking genius or boy who cried wolf? Trump’s trade retreat sows doubts

Nothing is certain under this president – as seen in the inconsistent implementation of tariffs. And it has a longer-term economic costMinutes after Donald Trump unveiled a climbdown on tariffs, softening an extraordinary US attack on trade from much of the world, his press secretary scolded reporters at the White House.“Many of you in the media clearly missed The Art of the Deal,” said Karoline Leavitt, referring to the 1987 bestseller which laid the foundations of the president’s reputation as a consummate dealmaker. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer admits he has not spoken to Donald Trump since tariffs were unveiled

The prime minister denied that Mr Trump is refusing his calls, saying their teams ‘talk all of the time’

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3 w. ago Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets

With financial markets roiling as President Donald Trump unveiled his latest tariffs this week, the economy has been top of mind for many retirees

Economics

3 w. ago Starmer speaks to world leaders as FTSE 100 plunges after Trump’s tariffs

Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of Donald Trump unveiling his full range of import taxes on countries around the world.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Oligarchy’: Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package

Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs will not apply to many fossil fuel products in sign of his fealty, advocates sayUS politics live – latest updatesThe sweeping package of tariffs unveiled by Donald Trump on Wednesday includes an exemption for the energy sector, which is a clear sign of the president’s fealty to his big oil donors over the American people, advocates say.Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs – which are higher for many major economies – are wreaking havoc on the global economy and are expected to increase consumer prices in the US. But the levies will not apply to many fossil fuel products, including liquefied natural gas imports, crude oil from Canada, and materials needed for making petrochemicals. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Wall Street stocks plunge deeper after worst trading day since pandemic

Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of President Donald Trump unveiling his full range of import taxes on countries around the world.

Events

3 w. ago Donald Trump launches bizarre 'gold card' with his face that costs a jaw

The US President proudly flashed his new visa on Air Force One.

Politics

3 w. ago Donald 'Willy Wonka' Trump unveils $5million 'golden ticket' with his face on it

The Orange Manbaby showed off the $5million 'green-card-privileges-plus' card to reporters as his face glistened with sweat on board Air Force One – as the US stock market nose dived

Politics

3 w. ago How investors can protect against tariff turbulence... and even profit from the storm

Ahead of Isa deadline day, the mood is apprehensive following Donald Trump's unveiling of his tariff plan, which has shrunk the value of many stocks and shares Isas.

Economics

3 w. ago Donald Trump unveils bizarre new 'gold card' with his face that will cost you $5million

The US President showed off his new visa on Air Force One. The $5 million card features his face, his name and the huge price tag splashed over. Trump also bizarrely claimed he was the first person to buy the residency permit

Economics

3 w. ago Asian markets drop further as IMF warns Trump tariffs ‘a significant risk’ to global economy – business live

Kristolina Georgieva warns against retaliation to US levies while US president insists ‘markets will boom’ after sweeping tariff announcementFull report: Global markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5tn off Wall StreetAnalysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economistsSenior senators introduced new bipartisan legislation on Thursday seeking to claw back some of Congress’s power over tariffs after Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new import taxes and rattled the global economy with sweeping new import taxes.The Trade Review Act of 2025, co-sponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley, a top Republican lawmaker from Iowa, a state heavily reliant on farm exports, and Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, whose state shares a border with Canada, would require the president to notify Congress of new tariffs, and provide a justification for the action and an analysis on the potential impact on US businesses and consumers. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Trump tariffs: How could Europe retaliate as trade war breaks out

The sweeping round of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs was unveiled by Donald Trump in the White House on Wednesday - but how will the EU react?

Politics

4 w. ago Trump tariffs see stocks dive and investors scramble to bonds, gold and yen

Nasdaq futures tumbled 3.3% and in after-hours trade as $760bn was wiped from the market value of ‘Magnificent Seven’ technology leadersStocks dived and investors scrambled to the safety of bonds, gold and the yen on Thursday as Donald Trump unveiled a bigger-than-expected wall of tariffs around the world’s largest economy, upending trade and supply chains.The technology sector was pummelled as manufacturing hubs in China and Taiwan faced new tariffs above 30%. In total, China now faces an eye-watering 54% in tariffs on its exports to the US. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Trump tariffs latest: Donald Trump unveils 10% tariffs on UK imports amid fears of global trade war

President’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement spares UK from worst of tariffs but will undo trade arrangements that have been in place since 1947

Politics

4 w. ago UK reacts to Donald Trump's 10% tariff on UK imports set to destroy British jobs

President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of new tariffs on countries around the world on what he's dubbed 'Liberation Day' as he promises to 'make America wealthy' again

Politics

4 w. ago Trump tariffs latest: World on edge as Donald Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on global trade

President’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement will undo trade arrangements that have been in place since 1947

Politics

4 w. ago Donald Trump unveils global tariffs as he says 'Liberation Day' will 'make America wealthy again'

The UK is among the many nations expected to be hit with tariffs when exporting to the US after Donald Trump unveiled his 'Liberation Day' border taxes in the White House

Economics