5 h. ago Trump's worldwide tariff threats spark global stock market tailspin: Shares slump over fears trade war will lead to recession

Trump is due to receive tariff recommendations on Tuesday and has promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, dubbed 'Liberation Day'

Economics

5 h. ago Will Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ be the start of a trade war – or another climbdown?

After myriad false starts and much fluctuation, the lingering question is not how far Trump can take his trade wars, but how far he willDonald Trump won back the White House with a promise to transform the US economy. Millions of Americans, struggling with higher prices and bigger bills, elected a president who pledged to revive his country’s industrial heartlands – and leave the rest of the world to pick up the bill.On Wednesday – a day dubbed Liberation Day by the president and his aides – Trump has vowed to pull the trigger and impose an historic barrage of tariffs on goods from overseas he claims will fund an extraordinary revival. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Squaring up to death after my cancer diagnosis gave me a deeper appreciation of life | Matt Forde

I’m with Lauren Laverne: surviving the disease can lead to a newfound resilience and love of simply being aliveLauren Laverne says she loves her life more now that she’s had cancer. I know exactly what she means. Imagine you’re diagnosed with cancer. Do you think you’d look back on the moment as one of the best of your life?It sounds bonkers if you’ve not been through it, but it’s how I feel. My wedding day beats it. As does Stuart Pearce’s penalty against Spain in Euro ’96, Nottingham Forest getting promoted at Wembley and Oasis reuniting. But those are in everyone’s top five, so let’s set them aside. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms

PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade dealKeir Starmer should fight back strongly against Donald Trump if he imposes punitive tariffs on British exports, senior UK and EU diplomats said on Saturday night, amid heightened fears that the US president could trigger a global trade war with devastating effects on the UK economy.British government officials in London and Washington are working frantically this weekend to try to persuade Trump not to slap duties on more key UK industries on what he is calling “liberation day” on Wednesday. The US president has already announced plans for 25% levies on imports of cars, steel and aluminium to the US. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Rachel Reeves' visit to Wales: Handshakes, hugs, and a lesson in devolution

The chancellor spent a large chunk of her day trying to defend welfare cuts following her Spring Statement on Wednesday, March 26

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3 d. ago Meghan Markle reveals her royal wedding day makeup secrets on MyShop store for a cut of the profits

Meghan Markle is dishing out secrets she used in her extravagant wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 - and she's cashing in while doing so.

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3 d. ago Groom left wanting a divorce two days after his wedding because his bride 'ruined' the day by wearing a 'revealing' dress and making a request that 'broke his trust'

The man, 44, revealed in a Reddit post that there had been several issues with his wedding including an 'aesthetic dispute' over his bride's dress but one action in particular broke his trust.

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4 d. ago Meghan Markle's makeup artist Daniel Martin reveals products behind her royal wedding day look, as duchess continues to tease As Ever releases

The New York-based makeup artist, who is one of Meghan's closest friends, divulged the product breakdown on a Breaking Beauty Podcast episode with hosts Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins.

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4 d. ago Michelle Keegan shares a glimpse into new mum life as she tucks into sushi during day out in London after confessing she is 'rotating between pyjamas and joggers'

Michelle Keegan shares a glimpse into new mum life as she tucked into sushi for the first time after welcoming her baby girl during a day out in London on Wednesday. 

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4 d. ago Spring, salt lakes and a sea lion rescue: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Scots hotel worker caught stealing cash from wedding gift cards

The night shift worker stole the money from special postbox Crutherland House Hotel.

Events

5 d. ago February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.

Economics

6 d. ago Hotel worker stole £900 gifted to newlyweds on their wedding day by rifling through envelopes and taping them back shut again

Danielle Thomson and Mark Brodie, both now 30, tied the knot at Crutherland House Hotel in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Economics

8 d. ago 'We're going to spend our wedding day on a steam train reliving the golden age of rail'

Ben Miller, 32, and Lorenzo Garofalo, 45, plan to celebrate their big day by taking a 350 mile round trip to Scotland

Politics

9 d. ago Lip reader reveals touching comment Prince William whispered to Kate Middleton after their wedding ceremony

Everyone imagines their wedding day to be a special moment for themselves and their partner, shared with the family and friends they love the most.

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1 week ago Former hotel front desk worker pleads guilty to battery in Milwaukee man's death

The third of four former Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing a man by pinning him to the ground has struck a deal with prosecutors

Events

1 week ago Holly Ramsay reveals how her father Gordon will be involved in her and Adam Peaty's special day as she gives  an insight into her wedding plans

Holly Ramsay has revealed her father, Gordon Ramsay, will oversee the cuisine on her special day as she gave an insight into her nuptial preparations. 

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2 w. ago SpaceX capsule docks to rescue astronauts stranded on International Space Station

US pair set to return home on Wednesday after Boeing Starliner problems meant eight-day mission lasted nine months

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2 w. ago SpaceX capsule docks to rescue US astronauts stranded on space station

US pair set to return home on Wednesday after Boeing Starliner problems meant eight-day mission lasted nine months

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2 w. ago Sir Tom Jones admits to taping his mouth shut to protect his famous voice

EXCLUSIVE: The pop legend tapes his mouth shut when he sleeps at night in a bid to protect his voice and prevent dry throat which he says has worked, amid his bid to stay as fit as possible as long as he can.

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