4 h. ago Beautiful UK seaside village home to one of Britain's top rated beaches

This picturesque English village is home to an award-winning beach that has become a haven for holidaying UK families, world-class surfers and - according to local legend - mermaids

Society

6 h. ago Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets

With financial markets roiling as President Donald Trump unveiled his latest tariffs this week, the economy has been top of mind for many retirees

Economics

6 h. ago Googlebox stars leave fans divided as they hit out at Donald Trump's 'threatening' antics

Gogglebox stars gave their verdict on controversial President Trump who in recent days has left world leaders on the edge of their seats as fans were left divided

Events

8 h. ago Wall Street selloff caps brutal week for markets as Trump tariffs rattle investors

Slumps on S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq cap dismal day for global indices but US president doubles down on tariff planWall Street suffered its worst week since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis five years ago as investors worldwide balked at Donald Trump’s risky bid to overhaul the global economy with sweeping US tariffs.The US president doubled down on his plan on Friday, insisting he would not back down even as the chairman of the Federal Reserve warned it would likely raise prices and slow down economic growth. Continue reading...

Economics

11 h. ago Passenger flying business class for first time in his life was kicked off Emirates flight before it left the runway after enjoying airport hospitality 'too much'

Shaun Hewitt had boarded the jet from Newcastle to Dubai on December 12 last year, with an upgraded ticket for the first time ever and became 'abusive' when he was asked to move seats.

Transport

11 h. ago Thousands of gardeners praise 'comfy' storage bench that 'holds a lot'

This bench can comfortably seat two adults and there is a lockable option too if you want an extra layer of security.

Politics

11 h. ago Keir Starmer to mount diplomatic blitz as Donald Trump's tariff war triggers meltdown

The global economy has been rocked by Donald Trump slapping tariffs on countries around the world - with the UK FTSE 100 suffering its worst day of trading since Covid

Politics

11 h. ago Keir Starmer to mount diplomatic blitz as Donald Trump's tariff war triggers mayhem

The global economy has been rocked by Donald Trump slapping tariffs on countries around the world - with the UK FTSE 100 suffering its worst day of trading since Covid

Politics

11 h. ago Reform UK suspend local election candidate after they were revealed to have praised sex predator Jimmy Savile as a 'working class hero'

Stephen Hartley, who was listed as a Reform candidate for Oxfordshire County Council, described the notorious paedophile as a 'innocent man' and a 'scapegoat'.

Politics

11 h. ago Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

The huge swings rocking Wall Street and the global economy may feel far from normal

Economics

12 h. ago Federal Reserve chair Powell predicts tariffs will spike inflation and slow economic growth

Comes as President Donald Trump calls on Powell to slash interest rates

Economics

12 h. ago FTSE suffers biggest daily drop since early in the pandemic as Wall Street slides again – business live

Global trade war escalates as Beijing hits back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goodsChina retaliates to Trump’s ‘bullying practice’ with 34% tariffs on US importsIMF warns of ‘significant risk’ to global economy from Trump tariffs as markets slideAnalysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economistsNew Civil Liberties Alliance, a conservative legal group, has filed what it says is the first lawsuit seeking to block Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. Reuters reports:The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, alleges that Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the sweeping tariffs unveiled on Wednesday as well as duties authorized on February 1 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.“By invoking emergency power to impose an across-the-board tariff on imports from China that the statute does not authorize, President Trump has misused that power, usurped Congress’s right ...

Economics

12 h. ago Trump’s tariffs will likely mean ‘higher inflation and slower growth’, says Fed chair

While the US economy remains robust, Jerome Powell cautions there is high uncertainty over its directionUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s global tariffs assault is set to raise prices and slow down economic growth, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has warned, defying the US president’s demands for an immediate interest rate cut.While the US economy remains robust, Powell cautioned that there is high uncertainty over its direction. “Downside risks have risen,” he told an event in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday. Continue reading...

Economics

13 h. ago Martin Rowson on Donald Trump smashing up the world economy – cartoon

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Politics

13 h. ago Sadiq Khan assures Londoners that Trump tariffs won't hit economy hard as stock markets plunge

The Mayor of London ‘fully’ supports the Prime Minister's efforts to secure a trade deal rather than slapping retaliatory measures on the United States

Economics

13 h. ago I'm part of the Class of 92 and believe this snooker player would've won countless titles in any other era

He's been at the top of the sport for more than three decades and John Higgins feels one rival isn't getting the praise he deserves

Sport

14 h. ago ‘Oligarchy’: Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package

Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs will not apply to many fossil fuel products in sign of his fealty, advocates sayUS politics live – latest updatesThe sweeping package of tariffs unveiled by Donald Trump on Wednesday includes an exemption for the energy sector, which is a clear sign of the president’s fealty to his big oil donors over the American people, advocates say.Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs – which are higher for many major economies – are wreaking havoc on the global economy and are expected to increase consumer prices in the US. But the levies will not apply to many fossil fuel products, including liquefied natural gas imports, crude oil from Canada, and materials needed for making petrochemicals. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago The reckless fantasy of austerity as a panacea is coming for European football | Aaron Timms

The same economic forces that led to stagnation today are already in practice at the world’s biggest clubsThe problem with running a modern top-flight football club is that raising revenue is hard to do. Once you’ve grabbed your slice of league-wide media rights, made a vaguely colonial-sounding pre-season tour of the “Far East,” stitched up some sponsorship deals with a gambling company or a country’s tourism agency, and shipped as many shirts as the global merch market can handle, you hit the ceiling of your earning capacity. At that point, as a club, what do you do?You can raise ticket prices, which risks alienating fans and the local community you’re supposed to represent. You can try your hand at a few miserable little crypto or AI plug-ins to build “engagement” among supporters or become a pioneer in the nascent field of fan “activations,” with limited potential returns. You can promise to build a new 100,000-seat stadium, but that takes time and money and doesn’t solve your i...

Sport

14 h. ago Gardeners told to pour beer around their gardens this spring to tackle common problem

Wasting a beer on your garden might sound odd, but it is said to do the trick when it comes to unwanted pests

Politics

14 h. ago 'Entitled dad ordered me to give up my plane seat to son for outrageous reason'

A man has been left fuming after he was allegedly asked to swap seats on a plane so a child could enjoy the view - and even claims the father was left 'glaring' at him

Politics