1 hour ago Largest ever plunge in UK exports to US as Trump tariffs hurt growth; dollar hits three

UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, biggest fall since October 2023, as trade with the US slumpedFull story: UK economy shrinks by 0.3% as as exports hit by Trump trade warNicholas Hyett, Investment Manager at Wealth Club, blames “a cocktail of headwinds to growth” for the 0.3% fall in UK GDP in April.Hyett says:In the very short term the change to Stamp Duty rules have put the legal and property services on ice - with legal activities down 10.2% month-on-month.New barriers to trade with the US and changes to employment costs, from a higher living wage and increased national insurance contributions, are a longer term challenge.“The 0.3% m/m fall in real GDP in April supports our view that the strength in Q1 was unsustainable. This won’t prompt the Bank of England to cut interest rates next Thursday. But it is one more piece of news pointing to another cut in August.”We still expect the Bank Rate to be maintained at 4.25% in the June meeting, to allow still troubling earnings growth ...

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50 h. ago Furious Netflix fans 'report' streamer and 'switch to Prime Video' after 'horrible' update

Last month the streaming service revealed that it was going to be given a new global make-over, which would come into play on May 19.

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3 d. ago 'World's first' Guinness milkshake launches in UK as some dub it 'act of war'

Guinness is a much-loved tipple by the old and now the young. However, could it be one for the ultra sweet-toothed as a stout milkshake has arrived at two bars in the UK

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4 d. ago Voices: Chilling red wine actually makes it taste better (yes, really)

I’m not suggesting I came up with the idea of chilling red wine, writes Rosamund Hall, but I love to see that it’s become more mainstream since the days I used to serve it at my east London wine bar

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6 d. ago David Ellis reviews Eel Sushi Bar: London's best sushi, hidden in a B&Q shed

In some sushi restaurants, it feels like lunch is in the headmaster’s office. But this place is a riot, says David Ellis

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6 d. ago PK Kemsley spotted 'all over' ANOTHER Real Housewife at London bar after divorce from Dorit

PK Kemsley spotted 'all over' ANOTHER Real Housewife at London bar after divorce from Dorit  The US Sun

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8 d. ago This new London rooftop bar offers incredible views of the city

This new London rooftop bar offers incredible views of the city  City AM

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8 d. ago Services sector returns to growth in major boost to UK economy

Britain's services sector returned to tepid growth last month after jitters about Donald Trump's tariffs caused the sector to shrink in April for the first time in a year and a half.

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8 d. ago Revealed: Rolex thief, 18, who threatened to behead Aled Jones with a machete went on to attack Bridgerton star

Zacariah Boulares served only 14 months out of his original 24-month detention after carrying out  a terrifying attack against Aled Jones, 54, in Chiswick, west London in July 2023.

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8 d. ago Revealed: Rolex thief, 18, who threatened to behead Aled Jones with a machete went on to attack Bridgerton star

Zacariah Boulares served only 14 months out of his original 24-month detention after carrying out  a terrifying attack against Aled Jones, 54, in Chiswick, west London in July 2023.

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9 d. ago Netflix's Department Q has 'glaring mistake' that's left viewers 'really bugged'

The Netflix series has been a huge hit since it landed on the streaming service at the end of last month. However, it's not all been positive reviews for the show

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1 week ago Guinness milkshake, anyone? A London bar will be serving them for one month only

Guinness isn’t usually considered pudding. One London bar thinks differently

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1 week ago Guinness milkshake, anyone? A London bar will be serving them for one day only

Guinness isn’t usually considered pudding. One London bar thinks differently

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1 week ago Cocktail of the week: Don’t Tell Dad’s clarified curry leaf daiquiri – recipe | The good mixer

It’s a safe bet that you’ve never had a daiquiri quite like this spicy, citrussy little numberMilk clarification can create a cocktail that will last in your fridge door for up to a year. The protein from the milk binds to the tannins in the drink, giving it a lovely, silken texture and balancing the alcohol. You’ll need to make the infusion at least five days ahead.Edward Sims, bar manager, Don’t Tell Dad, London NW6 Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sky TV users are furious over 'outdated' free gift offer after their service crashed for more than 12 hours

Sky customers are venting over the 'insulting' compensation offered by the streaming service after tens of thousands across the UK were left without service following an outage earlier this month.

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2 w. ago London awards name Belfast hotel venue ‘best bar in Northern Ireland’

London awards name Belfast hotel venue ‘best bar in Northern Ireland’  Belfast Telegraph

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3 w. ago Here's what to expect at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

The Army has started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation’s capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month

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3 w. ago Newport horror as toddler falls from bedroom window on top floor of block of flats

Wales Air Ambulance and the Welsh Ambulance Service were called to Welland Crescent in Newport after a 17-month-old girl fell out of a bedroom window on the top floor of the building

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3 w. ago Inside Princess Diana's secret night out with Freddie Mercury

Princess Diana was one of the most photographed women in the world. So it is no surprise that she went above and beyond to break free from the intrusive lenses of the paparazzi.

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3 w. ago 'Your own tiny club with more control of the music': why young Londoners are triggering a karaoke boom

How many times have you been invited to do karaoke in the last three months? If it’s more than zero, you’re officially part of a trend

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