12 h. ago GM warns that Trump’s tariffs will cost the car manufacturer an extra $5 billion in 2025

The U.S. car manufacturing giant has cut profit forecasts for 2025 by 20 percent

Economics

17 h. ago McDonald’s and General Motors say Trump’s tariff war is harming business

Fast-food company reports 3.6% fall in sales and carmaker says tariffs could cost it as much as $5bn in 2025McDonald’s and General Motors have warned that uncertainty around Donald Trump’s tariff policy is hurting business, hitting sales and knocking profits.The fast-food chain reported a 3.6% fall in sales in its US home market during the first quarter, driven mainly by lower customer numbers as consumers reined in their spending in the face of an unpredictable economic outlook. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago A belter in Barcelona turns up the power: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to discuss all the big European actionRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: a brilliant semi-final in Barcelona as they draw 3-3 with Inter. Lots of brilliant goals and another world-class performance from the frighteningly young Lamine Yamal. Inter will take the draw, especially with the second leg at San Siro, but they were a small toe’s length away from a Henrikh Mkhitaryan winner. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Trump live: Kamala Harris breaks silence to warn president’s tariff war inviting recession

Former Democratic vice president and White House challenger calls trade aggressions the ‘greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history’

Events

27 h. ago Ship broking giant Clarksons issues profit warning as Trump's tariffs hit rates

FTSE 250 listed company says profits will be in the range of £85 million to £95 million

Events

37 h. ago Barclays boss warns of slowdown in dealmaking and lending due to Trump's tariffs

The bank, led by chief exec CS Venkatakrishnan (pictured) was boosted by frenetic trading activity as Trump's trade policies wreaked havoc on global markets.

Economics

39 h. ago World's biggest hedge fund boss warns it's 'too late' to fix Trump's tariff damage

A hedge fund manager, who previously joined a chorus of analysts correctly warning about the 2008 great recession, is speaking out again.

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50 h. ago Aston Martin latest firm to be hit by Trump Tariffs as MPs warn UK businesses might be forced to accept cash

Watch today’s business headlines in under two minutes as Aston Martin limits American imports amid widening losses, cash looks here to stay a while longer, and UK house prices dip slightly.

Events

66 h. ago The North Face discounts for April 2025 – how to get an extra 10% off

Save on clothing, footwear and gear this spring at The North Face

Politics

6 d. ago Government bank holiday update with eight more before end of 2025

The government has confirmed when and where the rest of this year's bank holidays will take place, but there are no plans to introduce any extra bank holidays in 2025

Politics

7 d. ago Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom

Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on ‘competitive environment and deteriorating sales’Nissan says it expects to lose as much as £4bn this year because a turnaround plan will be more costly than expected.The expected loss at Japan’s third-largest carmaker is almost 10 times the figure it had previously guided. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Trump live updates: Just 37% of Americans approve of president’s handling of economy, poll shows

The majority of Americans now fear a recession, even as Donald Trump conceded ultra-high tariffs on China would fall but warned they would not hit zero

Politics

9 d. ago New tax rises warning as UK 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 - equal to £95,300 per household

Events

9 d. 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

Events

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves warned she can't just blame Donald Trump's tariffs for faltering economy as IMF slashes its growth forecast for Britain

In a brutal verdict on Labour's economic record, it said domestic factors had played the 'biggest role' in its decision to downgrade its UK growth forecast.

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9 d. ago IMF forecasts three more Bank of England rate cuts this year

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecasts for the UK economy on the back of Donald Trump's trade tariff uncertainty warning the UK is likely to see an inflation spike

Politics

9 d. ago Trump warned US economic growth to be hit hardest by tariff trade war: Live updates

The International Monetary Fund downgraded growth in nearly all countries amid ongoing uncertainty from the Trump administration’s trade policy

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9 d. ago Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF

World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lendersIMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffsEditorial: Donald Trump could cost the world $1tnThe global financial system is coming under increasing strain as Donald Trump’s trade war rocks markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned.“Global financial stability risks have increased significantly,” the IMF said in its regular snapshot of the system, urging regulators to be on the alert for potential crises. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Gloomy economic forecast piles pressure on Reeves to secure trade deal with Trump

IMF downgrade lays bare the impact of Trump’s tariffs, with experts warning there could be more pain to come unless chancellor can secure a US-UK trade deal, as Kate Devlin reports

Economics

2 w. 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

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