97 m. ago Asian markets plunge as world reels from Trump tariff announcement – business live

US president has announced aggressive tariffs targeting US allies on what he has dubbed ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policyAnalysis: Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for businessUS futures have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones dropping 2.4% at around 2345 GMT, the Nasdaq index plunging 4.2%, and the broader futures index for the S&P 500 falling 3.5%. AFP reports:Wall Street has largely suffered from Trump’s various trade announcements in recent weeks.“The silver lining for investors could be that this is only a starting point for negotiations with other countries and ultimately tariff rates will come down across the board,” Northlight Asset Management’s Chris Zaccarelli wrote in a note to clients. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Pressure growing for 'misled' Oasis fans to get refunds after Ticketmaster price controversy

Consumer group Which? has added to calls for Oasis fans who bought tickets for the band's reunion tour to get refunds if they paid "over the odds" for their type of ticket

Economics

3 h. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics

3 h. ago Working age households predicted to be £400 worse off on average in year ahead

Households face a ‘triple hit’ from tax, utility bill increases, and benefits failing to keep up with living costs, the Resolution Foundation said.

Economics

3 h. ago Wall Street stocks drop like a stone... wiping trillions off the value of 401(K)s in minutes

America's flagship S&P 500 plunged two per cent in minutes today - the kind of fall not seen since the start of the Covid pandemic. 

Politics

4 h. ago Tesco shoppers stunned after spotting new security measure in supermarket aisle

The shoppers were shocked to see the store's latest measure to stop shoplifting.

Economics

4 h. ago Trump claims U.S. industry ‘reborn’ as he imposes sweeping tariffs on his highly touted ‘Liberation Day’

President falsely claims that tariffs will be paid by foreign countries even though they are paid by American importers and passed on to consumers as higher prices

Politics

5 h. ago Tonali’s goal from touchline hands Newcastle win over battling Brentford

If Newcastle’s rivals for a Champions League place had hoped Eddie Howe’s players might be partied out after ending that 70-year domestic trophy drought, they were destined for disappointment.Howe’s team were not at their very best but, thanks to the most eye-catching of winning goals from Sandro Tonali they found a way to defuse Brentford’s ever-present threat. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Jose Mourinho faces mega football ban as Fenerbahce boss grabs Galatasaray rival by the NOSE before he decks it

Mourinho was chased down by his own players but it did little to stop The Special One as red mist descended

Politics

5 h. ago Tesco shoppers shocked after popular product locked away in cabinet

Tesco has launched new security measures in aisles to stop shoplifters in their tracks

Events

6 h. ago Brighton stabbings: Child screamed 'no, stop, help' as man stabbed to death

Police were called out to a terraced home in Brighton and arrested a 19-year-old teenager in connection with the death of a man in his late 50s - a woman and child also sustained 'serious injuries'

Events

6 h. ago Uplift in minimum wage rates will benefit up to 2,500 workers in West Lothian

The National Living Wage has risen by 77p per hour to £12.21

Politics

6 h. ago Conservatives reiterate calls for national grooming gangs inquiry

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp has said that his party ‘will not stop fighting for justice’.

Events

6 h. ago Nintendo attempt to stop scalpers buying up all the new Switch 2 consoles – here's how

Bosses at Nintendo appear to be going to great lengths to stop scalpers, with extreme conditions being placed on anyone wishing to register to pre-order the new console

Politics

6 h. ago Manchester City fans protest against ticket issues before Leicester game

Those protesting missed Jack Grealish’s early strike.

Sport

7 h. ago Man United owners Ineos part ways with New Zealand Rugby after settling £27m row

Ineos stopped making payments to New Zealand Rugby in order to "exit our six-year agreement" and the two parties have now reached a settlement over the £27m row

Economics

7 h. ago Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP welcomes rise in National Living Wage

Full-time workers on the National Living Wage will see a real-terms pay increase of £1,400 per year, helping to provide families with better financial stability, improve living standards and kickstart growth as part of Labour’s Plan for Change.

Politics

7 h. ago Pride Cymru 2025: Parade date, ticket prices, headliner and more

The event attracts thousands every year and will take place across two days later this year with a host of exciting announcements

Politics

7 h. ago Glam women claimed they'd been shopping in New York – then security opened their cases

Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley arrived back in the UK from New York via Paris and were stopped by Border Force official who found 34 heat sealed packages in their suitcases - containing more than 35kg of cannabis

Economics

8 h. ago Grand National 2025: Drones banned from Aintree to stop gamblers gaining advantage

Over the next three days more than 10,000 bottles of Prosecco are set to be quaffed at the racecourse with revellers expected to buy 160,000 rounds of drinks as they enjoy the races

Events