5 h. ago Europe fears Trump preparing to walk away from Ukraine talks

Officials are worried US president will use minor progress in talks as ‘excuse’ to disengage

Politics

10 h. ago America tells Musk that they dislike him and don’t think he has helped cut government waste

The unfavorable poll comes as Musk prepares to step back from the Trump administration to devote more time to his businesses

Politics

51 h. ago The veiled message beneath Donald and Melania's sartorial schism at the funeral of Pope Francis

Landing at Fiumicino Airport last night ahead of attending the funeral for Pope Francis, Donald and Melania Trump briefly hesitated as they prepared to disembark from Air Force One.

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3 d. ago China ‘may exempt some US goods’ from tariffs; British retail sales beat forecasts – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsRachel Reeves used a brief speech to US investors at the British ambassador’s lavish residence in Washington last night, to acknowledge some of the downsides of globalisation, in a nod to Donald Trump’s stance.As she prepares to meet Treasury secretary Scott Bessent today, Reeves said China’s entry into the global trading system 25 years ago had created “huge benefits in terms of cheaper goods, more innovation and more opportunities to trade”.“They voted for change because they didn’t think that the economy worked well enough for them and their families. They saw the erosion of good jobs that paid a decent wage. They saw industries that once powered their towns disappear. And as elected politicians we have to respond to that”.“Some may say that under this very consequential president we have at the moment, this is a rollercoaster period and therefore a challenge to us all. But we would say that a rollercoaster is fine, as lon...

Economics

4 d. ago Donald Trump's arrival 'confirmed to Scots airport as staff told to prepare for visit'

Aberdeen Airport has been told to expect the US president's arrival, and to be ready at short notice.

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4 d. ago US trade war fears drive UK consumer confidence down to record low; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsDonald Trump’s tariffs will make it harder for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s car division, Ineos Automotive, to reach its first profit.Ineos Automotive’s CEO, Lynn Calder, told Bloomberg that the US president’s 25% tariff on foreign cars will make it harder to hit the earnings target.“For sure, this last week has put a dent in that and, for sure, delayed it,”“We’re stubborn as mules. We’re not easy to knock down.”“With fieldwork completed just days after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, it is unsurprising that consumer expectations for the economy plummeted to a record low. The original tariff schedule, since reduced for most countries, was expected to reduce growth in the UK and elsewhere. Yet despite this economic pessimism, expectations of retail spending rose slightly as the prospect of Easter shopping drew closer.The state of the economy dropped significantly to -48 in April, down from -35 in March.Their personal financial...

Economics

5 d. ago Trump accuses Zelensky of prolonging ‘killing field’ in Ukraine and harming peace talks in fresh attack

Trump’s deputy JD Vance had earlier given an ultimatum to Putin and Zelensky to say ‘yes’ to the Ukraine peace plan or the US would walk away from talks

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5 d. ago J.D Vance says US will 'walk away' unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals

J.D Vance says US will 'walk away' unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals  BBC

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5 d. ago Vance warns US may ‘walk away’ as London talks on ending Ukraine war downgraded

Vance warns US may ‘walk away’ as London talks on ending Ukraine war downgraded  Al Arabiya English

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5 d. ago JD Vance tells Russia and Ukraine: Do a deal or the US 'will walk away'

Vance spoke as envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain amid a new US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Economics

5 d. ago US will 'walk away' unless Russia and Ukraine agree to peace deal, VP Vance warns

US will 'walk away' unless Russia and Ukraine agree to peace deal, VP Vance warns  France 24

Events

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Pressure mounts on chancellor as UK borrowing soars ahead of Trump trade showdown

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Chancellor in Washington for major Trump trade deal talks

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Chancellor under pressure to secure Trump trade deal

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Chancellor under pressure to secure Trump trade deal amid tax hike fears

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

Economics

9 d. ago Manchester United Europa League suspension fear as nightmare scenario begins to unfold

The latest Man Utd news heading towards their Europa League semi-final showdown with Athletic Bilbao.

Sport

9 d. ago Fears for Britain's rabbits over deadly virus sweeping through Europe that kills almost every bunny it touches in a matter of hours

An aggressive strain of the disease is now thought to be spreading across the UK countryside - sparking fears for Britain's bunnies.

Events

1 week ago Donald Trump says US will ‘pass’ on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

Sir Keir Starmer discussed Ukraine with the US President in a phone call on Good Friday

Politics

1 week ago Trump warns ‘substantial’ tariffs will remain on imports as Reeves prepares for US talks

US president doubles down on trade policy as chancellor aims to secure trade deal for UK in Washington

Events

1 week ago Warning issued to Brit tourists as Storm Hans lashes Europe with Italy hit by flash floods and avalanche fears after 7ft snow dump in France

It comes after Italy was hit by flash floods and a 7ft snow dump in France sparked avalanche fears.

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