23 m. ago Car financing firm to hire 50 new workers for Scottish headquarters

“We are growing quickly and investing in the people and systems that underpin our success” – Alastair Grier, CEO

Economics

74 m. ago Lidl to open 40 UK stores in £500 investment and Deliveroo takeover 'bid'

Watch the stories making today’s business headlines in under two minutes as Deliveroo targeted for takeover and Lidl plans £500m UK expansion. But despite the positive news, Business Editor Mark Morris fears an economic storm against the backdrop of this week’s mini-heatwave.

Economics

83 m. ago US tariff war hurting trade with China; Beijing ‘confident’ of hitting growth targets – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in food delivery group Deliveroo have jumped by 17% at the start of trading in London, after receiving a takeover approach from US rival DoorDash.On Friday night, the news broke that DoorDash had offered to buy Deliveroo for $3.6bn (£2.7bn). Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Khloe Kardashian makes protein her business with new popcorn brand launch

A-lister Khloe Kardashian and her mum Kris Jenner are the latest celebrities seeking to monetise on the growing consumer appetite for protein-rich foods, fuelled by Instagram and TikTok creators

Economics

2 h. ago A new start after 60: I built a new life 10,000 miles from my husband – and we’re still happily married

Margaret Murphy left her family in Brisbane to make a career for herself in London. Fifteen years on, she and her husband Peter have both grown – but they haven’t grown apartMargaret Murphy had a lovely house in Brisbane, Australia, and four children when she noticed “a cumulative feeling” that she wanted a different sort of life from that of her husband, Peter. They had been happily married for 30 years but their children had grown up, and in the emptier house their “different expectations” became more pronounced. “I wanted to see the world before I got too old, and have adventures,” she says.So, at 56, Murphy travelled alone to the UK, where she knew no one, and at 60 started the first full-time job of her life. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Canada set to vote in election overshadowed by Trump’s tariff and annexation threats

Liberal party looked headed for defeat until American president began threatening Canada's economy and sovereignty

Politics

3 h. ago Takeaways from AP's report on the growing dangers for pregnant women in Gaza's ruins

Israel’s military campaign decimating the Gaza Strip has made pregnancy and childbirth more dangerous for Palestinian women and their babies

Politics

3 h. ago China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs

China's leaders have shrugged off the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, saying they have the tools needed to protect jobs and limit damage from higher tariffs on Chinese exports

Economics

3 h. ago John Swinney urged to 'seize opportunity' and kickstart economy by ramping up housebuilding

The First Minister has been urged to prioritise investment in infrastructure in his programme for government next month.

Politics

3 h. ago Spring greens and spicy things: Two knockout recipes to wake up your tastebuds

As the veg aisle goes technicolour again, Ben Boeynaems, executive chef at abc kitchens, leans into the best of the season – with blue corn quesadillas, punchy salsa and a guac that’s greener, sweeter and crunchier than you remember

Politics

4 h. ago China stockpiles oil as Trump tariff shock hits crude prices

Imports surged in March and continued to accelerate despite concerns global economy will weaken

Events

8 h. ago Revealed: The supermarket with the longest lasting fruit and veg... MailOnline tests the freshness of household favourites

Shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables is always a tedious task.

Politics

8 h. ago Jennifer Lopez pokes fun at the economy amid fears of US recession

In a new Instagram post, the 55-year-old superstar shared a meme that poked fun at the economy amid fears of US recession and the rise of consumer prices.

Economics

8 h. ago Households urged to save avocado stones and bury them in soil

If you want to grow your very own avocado plant then follow these simple steps - just make sure not to throw out the seed the next time you buy an avocado

Politics

9 h. ago How raisins with your morning cereal could help you live longer

Scientists found adding any kind of dried fruit to the morning meal slashed the risk of dying from heart disease by 18 per cent and cancer by 11 per cent.

Politics

9 h. ago Expanding UK fruit and veg growing ‘could add £2.3bn to the economy’

Green Alliance said the £5 billion horticultural sector accounts for 9% of the total contribution agriculture makes to the economy.

Economics

9 h. ago Alexis Mac Allister's reaction speaks volumes after Liverpool secure the Premier League title

Alexis Mac Allister claimed a Premier League winners’ medal to add to his World Cup crown over the weekend and the Argentinian midfielder had an incredibly humble reaction to his achievement

Politics

11 h. ago Gabby Allen kisses boyfriend Casey O'Gorman from the crowds as he runs the London Marathon

The former Love Island stars won the ITV show earlier this year and have grown from strength to strength as they have spent the last few months traveling the world and attended glitzy events.

Politics

12 h. ago High blood pressure diet: 16p fruit is 'best way' to avoid horror silent killer

A new study suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for avoiding high blood pressure than simply reducing salt in the diet

Events

14 h. ago Growing concern as California hotel worker dies from same rare rodent disease that killed Gene Hackman's wife

An employee of a well-known California ski resort has died from the same 'tragic and alarming' rodent-caused illness as Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa.

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