12 h. ago Trump triggers global financial meltdown: Shares plummet across the world over fears he will slap a 20% tariff on EVERYTHING imported into America and cause worldwide recession

Donald Trump has vowed to hit foes and allies alike with levies on so-called 'Liberation Day', April 2.

Economics

12 h. ago Trump triggers gobal financial meltdown: Shares plummet across the world over fears he will slap a 20% tariff on EVERYTHING imported into America and cause worldwide recession

Donald Trump has vowed to hit foes and allies alike with levies on so-called 'Liberation Day', April 2.

Economics

5 d. ago World's largest clan sells off prized Scottish island castle due to financial pressures

Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye was once home to chiefs of Clan Donald.

Events

5 d. ago Truth about 'live forever' guru Bryan Johnson: Devastating expose reveals he's a seedy control freak obsessed with anti

Some seek financial stability. Others want world peace. But Bryan Johnson has spent five years - and at least £8million - experimenting on his own body in the pursuit of longevity.

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6 d. ago ‘Globalisation as we knew it’ may be over, says HSBC chair Mark Tucker

UK-based bank is dominant in financing trade flows around the world

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8 d. ago TikTok 'Tube girl' puts TfL ban rumours to bed in candid video confession

Sabrina Bahsoon, known as the 'Tube Girl', gained a lot of popularity by filming videos of herself using London's public transport - until she stopped. So, what happened to her?

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1 week ago London gains ground on New York as the world's top financial hub

While New York has held the top spot in think-tank's Z/Yen's Global Financial Centres Index since London 2018, data suggests London is gaining ground.

Economics

1 week ago London gains ground on New York in Z/Yen global financial hub survey

London gains ground on New York in Z/Yen global financial hub survey  Reuters

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 rises despite more predictions of faltering UK growth

London’s blue-chip index made gains as economists pared back forecasts for the UK amid Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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2 w. ago ‘Saddened and embarrassed’ Frankie Dettori files for bankruptcy

Perhaps the most world’s famous jockey, Dettori has had an ongoing financial dispute with HMRC and has now filed for bankruptcy

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2 w. ago Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk as ‘terrorists’ ahead of US envoy’s Moscow visit – live

Russian president makes threats in first visit since Ukrainian incursion as world waits for Kremlin’s reaction to ceasefire proposalTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireFrench European Affairs minister, Benjamin Haddad, said the European Union could go further in its response to US tariffs, though a trade war was in no-one’s interest, Reuters reported.“We have the means to go further, if we want,” Haddad told TF1 TV. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Could Elon Musk bankroll a RIVAL to Reform? Trump ally linked to funding for a new right

The world's richest man is said to be mulling over financing for a new outfit, which could be led by former Reform MP turned Farage critic Rupert Lowe.

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3 w. ago Trump to host crypto leaders after creating strategic reserve of bitcoin

Chiefs from Coinbase, Ripple and Robinhood to strategize with president on how to make US ‘crypto capital of world’Cryptocurrency industry elite are set to meet with Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to discuss how the government will enact Trump’s vision of making the country the “crypto capital of the world”. The day before, the president signed an executive order creating a strategic reserve of cryptocurrency for the United States.Trump will host players including Michael Saylor, co-founder and the executive chair of MicroStrategy, and Zach Witkoff, one of the founders of the president’s own crypto business, World Liberty Financial, according to the executives’ social media posts. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Could London’s Cockney classic pie and mash gain protected status?

Could London’s Cockney classic pie and mash gain protected status?  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago Bitcoin jumps on US crypto reserve plan; euro rises on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

Cryptocurrencies rally while euro and sterling rise on Keir Starmer’s ‘coalition of the willing’Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Cryptocurrencies have rallied on plans for a new US strategic reserve, while the euro and sterling rose amid Europe’s peace push for Ukraine. Continue reading...

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last month JP Morgan’s ‘sustainable’ funds invested £200m in mining giant Glencore

Backing of Glencore angers campaigners who have highlighted firm’s environmental breaches in South AfricaOne of the world’s biggest banks, JP Morgan, has promoted ­environmental and “sustainable” funds to customers which have invested more than £200m in the mining giant Glencore, it can be revealed.Ethical investing has become big business for JP Morgan and other financial giants, with worldwide “sustainable” investing expected to surpass $40tn by 2030. But the industry now faces scrutiny over the rules around investments focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Continue reading...

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