14 h. ago IMF upgrades US growth outlook as Trump's tariffs cause less disruption than expected

The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, though the full impact of those policies is still emerging

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14 h. ago World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

UK and global GDP growth forecasts upgraded for this year but immigration controls could have negative impact Business live – latest updatesThe global economy has shown “unexpected resilience” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the full impact is yet to be felt, and outlook for growth remains “dim”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.As policymakers gather in Washington for its annual meetings, the IMF has upgraded its forecast for global GDP growth this year to 3.2%, from 3% at its last update in July. Next year’s global forecast is unchanged, at 3.1%. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Trains between Waterloo and Clapham Junction cancelled with travellers told they’ll be disrupted till late

COMMUTORS have been hit with major disruption following an emergency incident. Brit sheading home will be severely set back as services deal with an incident between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction. "Major disruption to and from London Waterloo expected until 21:00 The emergency services are dealing with an incident between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction,"...

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40 h. ago Cows on the line cause disruption to train services between Dumfries and Carlisle

The line has reopened but passengers have been warned the disruption is expected to last for another few hours.

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1 week ago Storm Amy: Fresh amber warning as more travel disruption expected

Scots can expect gusts of more than 90mph along with heavy rain as the first named storm of the season continues to batter the country.

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1 week ago Storm Amy: Further disruption expected as weather warnings cover whole of UK

Weather warnings covering the whole of the UK are in place on Saturday and include alerts for both wind and rain, the Met Office said.

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1 week ago Storm Amy: Busy Glasgow road closed as building collapses onto car as winds hit 100mph

The disruption caused by Storm Amy was expected to extend into Saturday

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1 week ago Storm Amy travel warnings issued for Scots as widespread disruption expected

Police Scotland and ScotRail have released guidance to keep people safe during the expected rain and high winds.

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1 week ago Storm Amy: Met Office weather warning raised to 'amber' as 95mph winds to batter Scotland

The Met Office said “damaging winds” are expected to cause travel disruption and power cuts in some areas.

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2 w. ago M6 traffic chaos LIVE as crash causes six mile tailbacks for motorists

Police have rushed to the M6 following a crash - the motorway is now partially closed, causing six miles of congestion, and drivers have been warned to expect travel disruption

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3 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Commuter chaos as disruption expected at Waterloo until 12pm

Commuters will face delays at Waterloo until 12pm, while the District line is part suspended between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway

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3 w. ago 'Check before you head to airport' as disruption expected Monday

There could be delays at major European airports today - including Heathrow

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3 w. ago Paddington chaos: 'Do not travel warning' as power outage hits Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line

National Rail said disruption was expected until the end of the day - with Heathrow Express, Great Western Railway and Elizabeth Line services affected

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3 w. ago Paddington chaos: Heathrow Express stopped and Elizabeth line part

National Rail said disruption was expected until the end of the day - with Heathrow Express, Great Western Railway and Elizabeth Line services affected

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3 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Major disruption between London Bridge and St Pancras expected until 12pm

Trains departing from several of London’s busiest stations are disrupted

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4 w. ago Disruption expected during series of upcoming Monklands road closures

Work being carried out will include carriageway resurfacing and junction improvements and a drainage investigation.

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4 w. ago London travel news LIVE: M25 disruption expected to last all morning after lorry collides with bridge

No injuries were reported after a lorry struck a bridge on the M25

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