29 h. ago Musk and AI among biggest threats to brand reputation, global survey shows

Appraisal of international public affairs leaders warned companies against aligning with ‘polarizing’ Trump allyAssociating with the Donald Trump administration’s multibillionaire adviser Elon Musk and misusing artificial intelligence are among the most surefire ways for companies to damage their brands, a new survey of more than 100 international public affairs leaders found.Those findings stem from an appraisal conducted by the Global Risk Advisory Council, which was chaired by the head of the US Small Business Administration during Joe Biden’s presidency, Isabel Guzman. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 7 unhinged things Donald Trump did in 24 hours as judge gives chilling warning

Not sure anyone expected it to escalate so quickly - within the first 100 days - but the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has hastened Trump's first potentially existential clash with judges

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57 h. ago Donald Trump warned of 'truly massive' protest after major hint on UK state visit date

Thousands protested during Trump's last state visit and a giant inflatable Trump 'baby blimp' - showing the US President wearing a nappy - was flown over Parliament Square

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57 h. ago 'Truly massive' Donald Trump protest planned for UK visit after major hint on date

Thousands protested during Trump's last state visit and a giant inflatable Trump 'baby blimp' - showing the US President wearing a nappy - was flown over Parliament Square

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3 d. ago IMF chief cuts growth forecast over ‘off the charts’ trade uncertainty

Kristalina Georgieva warns that Donald Trump’s tariff ‘reboot’ threatens to raise prices and play havoc with markets

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3 d. ago Britain could sign a trade deal with Donald Trump 'within three weeks'

Sir Keir Starmer has been pushing for an agreement with America in a bid to lower the 10 per cent tariffs on British goods imposed by the US President.

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3 d. ago Shein and Temu issue warning to shoppers as Donald Trump trade war with China escalates

The price hikes also come ahead of the end of the 'de minimis' tax loophole, which allows imports that are worth under $800 can enter the US duty-free

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4 d. ago Trump has put Christian nationalists in key roles – say a prayer for free speech

Experts warn that a specific brand of Christianity will be prioritized and lead to a ‘further dismantling’ of institutionsThe Trump administration’s promotion of white Christian nationalists and prosperity gospel preachers to key government roles will lead to the “further dismantling of government institutions” and the chilling of free speech, experts have warned.Donald Trump announced the creation of an “anti-Christian bias” taskforce and a White House Faith Office (WHFO) in February, saying it would make recommendations to him “regarding changes to policies, programs, and practices” and consult with outside experts in “combatting anti-Semitic, anti-Christian, and additional forms of anti-religious bias”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Scramble underway to stop Trump tariffs hitting Britain’s pharmaceutical industry

Donald Trump has warned tariffs on pharmaceuticals would come ‘in the not too distant future’

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6 d. ago Top economist urges Reeves to raise basic rate of income tax for first time in 50 years

Institute for Fiscal Studies boss Paul Johnson warned Donald Trump’s trade war is ‘badly buffeting’ the UK economy

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6 d. ago Trump warns exemptions on smartphones, electronics will be short

The US president has said no one is ‘getting off the hook’, as he promises to launch a national security investigation into the semiconductor sectorThe exemption of smartphones, laptops and other electronic products from import tariffs on China will be short-lived, top US officials have said, with Donald Trump warning that no one was “getting off the hook.”“There was no Tariff ‘exception’, Trump said in a social media post on Sunday. “These products are subject to the existing 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they are just moving to a different Tariff ‘bucket.’” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Hopes rising for trade deal with US 'in the coming days': Ministers push for pact to see off threat of 25% tariffs from Trump

Ministers are desperate to strike an agreement with Donald Trump despite his advisers warning that he will not ease tariffs on the UK.

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9 d. ago Prince Harry given stark Donald Trump warning over secret Ukraine trip

Prince Harry made a secret trip to Ukraine following his time in the UK - however, experts warn the move may not sit well with some.

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9 d. ago Prince Harry slapped with Donald Trump warning after secret Ukraine visit

Prince Harry made a secret visit to Ukraine following his trip to the UK, where he met victims of the war with Russia - but experts predict the move might not go down well with some

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9 d. ago China hits back at US with 125% tariffs as Xi Jinping warns Donald Trump ‘there are no winners in trade war’

The move announced on Friday is the latest tit-for-tat retaliatory tariffs hike in a growing trade war between the two superpowers

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9 d. ago Nigel Farage compares Donald Trump to LIZ TRUSS and warns the US might not win trade war with China

Nigel Farage moved to distance himself from his long-term ally as he admitted he had never seen the kind of chaos that has gripped markets in the wake of 'Liberation Day'.

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9 d. ago Donald Trump 'at risk of serious health condition' warns doctor after seeing new photos

The President's slimmer figure has drawn praise from fans but could it be a sign of something more sinister?

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1 week ago US steps up Houthi airstrikes as Iran warned of 'great danger'

The United States has launched major airstrikes on Tehran-backed Houthi rebel positions in the wake of President Donald Trump's warning to Iran of 'great danger' in continuing its nuclear weapons programme

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1 week ago Bank of England issues warning after Donald Trump tariff announcement

The American president has announced a series of new and higher tariffs on all imports to the US

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1 week ago Bank of England issues warning of 'severe impact' of Donald Trump tariffs as it issues response

The central bank's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has warned that the global tariffs imposed on trade could severely rock the UK's financial stability, which could have wider negative effects on the UK economy

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