9 h. ago 'Worrying' surge in Victorian disease resistant to antibiotics is 'ticking time bomb', expert warns

Cases of a Victorian-era lung disease continue to rise in England and experts warn its growing resistance to antibiotics is a "huge concern"

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42 h. ago US trade war will hurt UK growth, Bank of England governor warns; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsACEA’s latest European car sales report shows a continued decline in demand for fossil fuel-powered vehicles.While new battery-electric car sales grew by 23.9% in the first three months of 2025, to 412,997 units, petrol car registrations saw a significant decline of 20.6%, with all major markets showing decreases. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tonight's rugby news as WRU chief issues warning to regions and England great retires

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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5 d. ago Full list of 750 schools offering free breakfast clubs across England from Tuesday

A free breakfast club scheme is due to launch at 750 schools across England next week, but teachers have warned the Government funding will be insufficient to cover the costs

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8 d. ago Hay fever warning: Find out which regions will be worst hit as pollen count hits ‘very high’

Met Office pollen forecast map shows four regions in England have a 'very high' warning level for pollen this Easter Bank holiday

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8 d. ago Met Office Easter weather warning as Brits told 'prepare emergency kit'

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for southwest England - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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1 week ago Warning issued as wage figures revealed ahead of Bank of England interest rates decision

Economists are warning about unemployment levels after new data shows availability of jobs has worsened despite wages increasing

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1 week ago Major charity shop chain shuts three high street stores as 47 at risk of closure

Scope - which is one of the largest disability charities in England and Wales - warned back in January that it could close a number of its 138 high street stores due to rising costs and declining footfalls

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1 week ago 10 road closures to be aware of if you're travelling this Easter

Traffic Wales and National Highways are warning drivers of disruption ahead on roads around Wales and England

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1 week ago Mapped: Warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen count hits ‘very high’

Met Office pollen forecast map shows four regions in England have a 'very high' warning level for pollen later this week

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1 week ago James Anderson ‘overwhelmed’ by reaction after being awarded knighthood

The former England bowler retired from the Test arena in July after claiming 704 wickets.

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs likely to hit UK growth, warns Bank of England policymaker

Deputy governor for financial stability Sarah Breeden added that it is ‘not clear-cut’ what effect the new trade policy will have on inflation.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Under 16s should be restricted from using smartphones to keep them safe from harm, the Children's watchdog warns, as it emerges the majority of England's schools have now imposed bans on mobiles

It comes as a major new survey of 19,000 schools and colleges found that the vast majority already restrict mobile phone use during the school day.

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2 w. ago New skipper Harry Brook promises full focus on England after IPL withdrawal

Brook has been unveiled as Jos Buttler’s successor after withdrawing from a lucrative deal with the Delhi Capitals

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2 w. ago China retaliates with 84% tariffs as Trump says ‘great time to move companies to the US’ – business live

Stock markets down in UK and across Europe after steep declines in Asia, while turmoil spreads to bond market China announces 84% tariffs on all US goods in response to Trump’s 104%Bank of England warns Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’Today’s tariffs follow Trump’s 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, including Australia, which came into effect at the weekend.US customs agents began collecting the unilateral tariff at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses on Saturday. Today’s measures are higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Birmingham faces a 'Victorian' disease crisis caused by rats feasting on tons of rubbish on streets unless ministers break union bin strike, Tories warn

Kevin Hollinrake warned that the Unite-led dispute could drag England's second city back to the 19th Century, as rats feast on tons and tons of uncollected household waste.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’, says Bank of England

Levies have heaped pressure on government finances and increased chance of ‘further sharp correction’, report warnsTrump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partnersDramatic sell-off of US government bondsBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have put global growth at risk, the Bank of England has warned, heaping pressure on government finances and increasing the likelihood of “severe shocks” to the financial system.The Bank’s financial policy committee (FPC) said its global risk environment had deteriorated and “uncertainty had intensified” since its last update in November, with US tariff announcements contributing to a “material increase in risks to global growth” and inflation levels. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England name new ODI and T20 captain as Ben Stokes decision made

England test captain Ben Stokes has been a leading contender to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain, after the wicketkeeper resigned as skipper in the wake of the disastrous Champions Trophy

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