63 m. ago New tax rises warning as borrowing jumps in UK hit by Donald Trump tariff wars

Public sector net borrowing rose to £151.9 billion in the year to the end of March, says the ONS

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1 hour ago UK annual borrowing nearly £15bn above official forecast; stocks rise as Trump rows back on Fed attack – business live

UK government borrowed £151.9bn in year to March; investors cheered by hopes of US-China trade dealEuropean stocks have also opened higher, as a wave of relief spread across markets.The UK’s FTSE 100 index is up by 1.2% at 8,430, while the Italian FTSE MiB rose by 1.4%.Bessent threw a lifeline to fragile US sentiment with conciliatory remarks on the US-China trade war. Bessent said the current tariff situation is “unsustainable” and expects a de-escalation in the near term.We could witness a period where the dollar is tossed around by headlines of Fed independence risk and market-friendly news on US tariff policy. What is clear by now is that no other G10 currency has a higher positive beta to trade news than the dollar. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago UK Government borrowing rises above forecasts for financial year

The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing rose to £151.9 billion in the year to the end of March.

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4 h. ago Everyday kitchen waste item will make your roses bloom like never before

Roses need a lot of looking after to make them bloom, according to a gardening expert. And they've revealed one simple trick that will really help them grow

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5 h. ago Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

Professor says text shows Hathaway lived with playwright in London, upending the established idea of an unhappy marriageIt has long been assumed that William Shakespeare’s marriage to Anne Hathaway was less than happy. He moved to London to pursue his theatrical career, leaving her in Stratford-upon-Avon and stipulating in his will that she would receive his “second best bed”, although still a valued item.Now a leading Shakespeare expert has analysed a fragment of a 17th-century letter that appears to cast dramatic new light on their relationship, overturning the idea that the couple never lived together in London. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle kitchen leftover on soil to instantly revive snake plants

If your snake plant is beginning to look dry and shrivelled, you might want to try this handy hack which uses one common kitchen leftover to instantly perk your plant back up

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6 h. ago Controversial Katy Perry 'lore' resurfaces following disastrous Blue Origin space trip

It appears that many of her former fans believe that her reputation could be ruined, as many of her most infamous moves have recently resurfaced on social media.

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8 h. ago Expert's three watering tricks to help hydrangeas bloom big and bright

Gorgeous and bold blooms on woody hydrangea shrubs are possible throughout spring and summer when they are taken care of - here's how to water the plant for big and beautiful flowers

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15 h. ago SNP ministers told "stop wasting time" on gender ideology as policies reviewed after court ruling

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville unable to say when fresh guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

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16 h. ago Brits urged to recycle Easter Egg packaging properly to tackle waste crisis

A survey reveals many adults struggle to recycle the excessive packaging, prompting calls for greater awareness about recycling properly.

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16 h. ago Gold climbs above $3,500 for first time as Wall Street rallies after slide

Dollar also recovers after Monday’s sell-off prompted by Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve chair caused alarm among investorsBusiness live – latest updatesGold has climbed above $3,500 an ounce for the first time while stocks on Wall Street and the dollar rose following Monday’s sell-off that was prompted by Donald Trump’s blistering attack on the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, caused alarm among investors.Spot gold reached the record price of $3,500.01 on Tuesday, extending a rally that has pushed bullion up from $2,623 an ounce at the start of this year. Analysts now predict the metal could even reach $4,000 only a matter of weeks after the price moved through $3,000 for the first time. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago The symbols on the body of Pope Francis: Meaning behind each item of clothing the pontiff is dressed in

The body of Pope Francis has been dressed in sacred liturgical vestments and placed in an open wooden coffin for his lying in state.

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18 h. ago The Pope in Scotland: Here are 26 amazing pictures of Pope John Paul II's visit to Edinburgh, Rosewell and Glasgow in 1982

It’s been more than four decades since tens of thousands of people took part in events at Murrayfield and Bellahouston Park to welcome Pope John Paul II to Scotland.

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18 h. ago People in Greater Manchester area set to be charged for garden waste collections from June 1

People living in the area need to subscribe by May 16

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19 h. ago Get rid of ants and flies naturally using one powerful item that 'can force them to relocate'

Ants and flies will be looking for a new home in May, and as the month draws closer, households need to be prepared with ways to deter these pests.

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20 h. ago What’s the secret to the perfect spring breakfast? | Kitchen aide

Our panel of early risers have some sprightly suggestions for a springtime breakfastBreakfast normally means porridge, but what are the alternatives in spring?It’s a truth universally acknowledged that most breakfast binds can be solved with oats. But when porridge doesn’t float your boat, it’s got to be bircher muesli or overnight oats. “I have always been a bit rude about overnight oats,” says Will Bowlby, co-founder of Kricket, whose Shoreditch arm recently launched a breakfast menu. “But when the weather is warm, soaking oats in coconut water, mixing them with jaggery, then throwing in things like fresh coconut, rhubarb or raspberries is a really nice alternative to porridge.”And it’s those extras that will set your oats apart, says Nia Burr of Esters in north London. “Flavour a big batch of yoghurt at the beginning of the week with honey and some kind of citrus, such as lime or blood orange, and make a rhubarb compote,” she says. “We then top it all off with a polenta-based cru...

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20 h. ago SXSW London: Amazon’s ‘Deep Cover’, Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom & Nick Mohammed, Set For World Premiere As Centrepiece Headliner

SXSW London: Amazon’s ‘Deep Cover’, Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom & Nick Mohammed, Set For World Premiere As Centrepiece Headliner  Deadline

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20 h. ago 'I'm a 5 star hotel housekeeper and this is one spring cleaning must'

As millions gut their homes after winter, a professional has warned of one item that shouldn't be overlooked

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20 h. ago 'I bought an £8 Too Good To Go bag from Harrods and one item was unbelievable'

Laura Khoshaba and her mum, Ann, visited luxury London department store, Harrods, where they snapped up a Too Good To Go bag for just £8 before reviewing its contents

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22 h. ago Gardener's three simple rules to ensure hydrangeas 'bloom like mad'

Hydrangeas are the perfect plant for garden enthusiasts looking to keep their gardens bright and colourful throughout the year - and one gardening expert has all the tips

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