76 m. ago America’s Brexit? Trump’s historic gamble on tariffs has been decades in the making

Trump’s economic assault on the world stunned economists and sent stock markets into a spiral. Who will pay the price?Donald Trump’s vast overhaul of US trade policy this week has called time on an era of globalization, alarming people, governments and investors around the world. No one should have been surprised, the US president said.The announcement of 10% to 50% tariffs on US trading partners tanked stock markets after Trump unveiled a “declaration of economic independence” so drastic it drew comparison with Britain’s exit from the European Union – Brexit. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago SNP facing social care 'meltdown' as £560m black hole risking service collapse

A £560m social care financial black hole could pay for more than 18,000 care home beds or more than 11,000 nurses.

Economics

2 h. ago £20m Daizen Maeda claim rocks the Jury but there's one Celtic problem that puts timer on star's transfer value

The Jury debate the four big talking points taking Scottish football by storm this week

Economics

8 h. ago Trump administration ends key grant program that helps communities prepare for disasters

The Trump administration is ending a key program used by communities to pay for projects designed to help them prepare for natural disasters like flooding and fires

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8 h. ago Neonatal care leave will make ‘huge difference’ for parents, say campaigners

Parents of babies in neonatal care will be entitled to an additional 12 weeks of leave and pay if eligible, on top of parental leave, as of April 6.

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8 h. ago Jury orders Chevron to pay more than $744m for destroying Louisiana wetlands

Verdict marks end of the first trial of 42 lawsuits filed about 12 years ago, alleging firm’s projects destroyed the regionsChevron has been ordered to pay more than $744m in damages for destroying parts of south-east Louisiana’s coastal wetlands over the years.The ruling, which came in the form of a civil jury verdict on Friday, marks the conclusion of the first trial among 42 lawsuits filed about 12 years earlier which alleged that the company’s oil and gas projects have led to the degradation of the region’s wetlands. Among other things, the wetlands play a key role in offering the area a measure of protection from hurricanes. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago Devastated family pay tribute to woman, 47, with 'true heart of gold' after she was killed in 'hit and run' as police pursued Mercedes

The devastated family of Lydia La Polla, 47, from Wrexham, have paif tribute after she was killed in a suspected 'hit and run' during a police pursuit in Hightown, Wrexham, on March 24.

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11 h. ago Judge moves legal case of detained Turkish Tufts University student to Vermont

A federal judge has moved a case involving at Tufts University doctoral student being held at an immigration facility in Louisiana to Vermont

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12 h. ago Chevron ordered to pay more than $740 million to restore Louisiana coast in landmark trial

A Southeast Louisiana jury ruled oil company Chevron must pay more than $740 million dollars to restore damage it caused to coastal wetlands following a landmark trial more than a decade in the making

Economics

12 h. ago F1 news: Lewis Hamilton breaks rules at Japanese GP as cause of 185mph horror crash revealed

The Japanese Grand Prix is upon us and already we've had drama from Lewis Hamilton's run-in with the stewards to the massive crash which completely destroyed a car

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13 h. ago Girl, 2, allegedly murdered by mum had 'burn marks and bruises' on her body, experts tells jury

Morsal Mohammed Naim, 31, denies murder

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13 h. ago Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed

An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms

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14 h. ago BBC and ITV opt against bids to televise Fifa Club World Cup in summer

Dazn has global rights and will show games on appDazn remains confident of securing agreementThe BBC and ITV have declined to pursue the chance to televise this summer’s Club World Cup, leaving Fifa increasingly concerned about the visibility of its flagship new tournament in a key market.The streaming platform Dazn agreed to pay $1bn (£787bn) for global Club World Cup rights in a deal which involved the company pledging to make all 63 matches available free-to-air on its app. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Klarna pauses $15bn New York IPO plans in wake of Trump tariffs

Swedish ‘buy now, pay later’ fintech was set to launch its so-called IPO roadshow to investors next week

Economics

15 h. ago Girl, 13, who died in house fire pictured as family pay tribute to ‘shining light’

Layla Allen, described as funny and charismatic, died in the house fire in Kingsway, Prescot, on Wednesday evening

Events

15 h. ago Sage DOWN as pay could be late for millions in wake of 'global' system crash

Issues are being reported by employees using Sage Payroll after many said they were unable to access their money on payday - the company said it was 'currently investigating'

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15 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother cast's pay 'REVEALED' as one star is set to earn a whopping £480k MORE than the lowest paid housemate

As the cast prepare to be locked up in the house for up to 19 days, they'll of course be compensated for their time, with some bagging a bigger paycheck than others.

Economics

18 h. ago Man admits to murdering pregnant girlfriend before throwing her two

Brynnen Murphy pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter and one count of first-degree feticide in a Louisiana court on Wednesday

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19 h. ago Pep Guardiola makes Kevin De Bruyne feelings VERY clear as Man City star announces exit

Kevin De Bruyne has announced he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, with boss Pep Guardiola now taking the chance to pay tribute to the Belgian superstar

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21 h. ago 'Devastated' families pay tribute to men who died in tragic A48 crash

Family members said they were "broken" after the crash claimed the lives of three men

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