68 m. ago Trump has launched more attacks on the environment in 100 days than his entire first term

Blitzkrieg has hit protections in place for land, oceans, forests and wildlife, and will worsen the climate crisis‘A ruthless agenda’: charting 100 days of Trump’s onslaught on the environmentDonald Trump has launched an unprecedented assault upon the environment, instigating 145 actions to undo rules protecting clean air, water and a livable climate in this administration’s first 100 days – more rollbacks than were completed in Trump’s entire first term as US president.Trump’s blitzkrieg has hit almost every major policy to shield Americans from toxic pollution, curb the worsening impacts of the climate crisis and protect landscapes, oceans, forests and imperiled wildlife. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago 'I'm a gastroenterologist – this common painkiller can cause two major health issues'

Dr Saurabh Sethi, who posts on social media about various health topics, issued a warning to the millions who take a popular painkiller. Here's what they had to say

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1 hour ago HMRC issuing fines of up to £900 to millions of workers who missed major deadline

HMRC estimated that 1.1 million customers missed the initial self-assessment deadline on January 31 this year and those who are yet t submit could potentially face significent penalties from today

Economics

2 h. ago Trump’s tariffs: ‘It feels like Covid 2.0. So many things are getting disrupted’

Pittsburgh residents, workers and business owners react to the increasingly fraught trading reality now upending supply chains and hitting prices“In a lot of ways it feels like Covid 2.0. So many things are getting disrupted so quickly.” Like so many businesses across Donald Trump’s America, Matt Katase’s craft brewery, Brew Gentleman, is having to contend with a bafflingly uncertain trading environment.The brewery’s chief operating officer, Alaina Webber, says: “For the first time, as a company in operation going on 15 years, we’ve started to get explicit emails that say: ‘On this existing order, you are now going to see a 30%, then to a 130% increase.’” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Fresh blow for Starmer as Labour grandee hits out at government on immigration

Alan Johnson warned a crackdown on overseas students could shutter Britain’s world class universities as voters head to the polls for local elections

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2 h. ago Chelsea set huge new target after sealing sixth successive WSL title triumph

Sonia Bompastor can finish first season in charge with treble of major trophies with FA Cup final still to come

Events

2 h. ago Watch: Israeli military tackles blazing wildfires as Jerusalem

Israel’s military and emergency services tackled a raging wildfire as it shut the main highway linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, 30 April.

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2 h. ago Trump tariffs cause fastest slump in British factory export orders in five years – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK manufacturers report falling export orders and China signals openness to US trade talks Fhaheen Khan, senior economist at Make UK, a lobby group for British manufacturing, said:UK manufacturers are caught in the eye of a perfect storm, with rising costs and international trade uncertainty undermining growth prospects. While actual changes in trade have been limited, the unpredictability, particularly around US tariff policy, is doing significant damage and paralysing decision makers. Many firms are delaying major investment decisions until greater clarity emerges, while being forced in the meantime to cut costs through redundancies while pushing through price increases.This has left manufacturing experiencing its most severe slowdown in years, with the UK at a competitive disadvantage compared to our European peers who are weathering current challenges relatively better. As a result, it is now vital that gover...

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2 h. ago 'I'm a groom and mum is breaking major wedding rule, she doesn't care if she hurts me'

A groom has shared his disgust after hearing how his mum is planning on breaking a major rule on the day of his wedding, and he's terrified to think what his fiancée will say

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2 h. ago Coronation Street expert 'confirms' villain's return after major 'whodunnit' storyline

It's been almost six months since they were last seen in the ITV soap

Science

2 h. ago Delays expected when resurfacing begins on major Dumfries and Galloway road

Overnight convoys will be introduced while Amey resurfaces a stretch of the A75.

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2 h. ago NatWest taking on 1.8million customers from major high street bank from today

Last June, the major supermarket bank announced plans to transfer its personal loans, credit cards, and savings accounts to the high street building society

Economics

3 h. ago EVs could power homes if UK suffers major power cut – think tank

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said 60% of an EV’s battery is capable of providing nearly six days of electricity for a typical UK home.

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3 h. ago Aston Villa suffer 'major blow' as there are 'many unknowns' over Marcus Rashford future

The Manchester United star may have played his last game for Aston Villa

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3 h. ago Why banned Man Utd wonderkid has been named in squad vs Athletic Bilbao for Europa League

Manchester United have named their 26-man squad for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, with a a major surprise included

Events

4 h. ago Ukraine’s PM hails ‘good and equal’ minerals deal with US – Europe live

Ukraine to retain ‘full control over resources and infrastructure’ under agreement, says Denys Shmyhal Full report: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against RussiaUkraine and the US signed a long-awaited minerals deal last night, signaling a major step forward in bilateral relations. But the full text of the agreement, including key details on the contentious small print issues that dragged out negotiations, has yet to be made public.Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal suggested yesterday that the process of ratifying the agreement could start today, with party consultations. Expect more details to emerge. Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Local elections live: Millions go to polls across the country in major test for Labour, Reform and Tories

Voters casting ballots in 23 local authorities and six mayoral contests across England

Politics

4 h. ago Scots dad's groin injury at football game led to bone cancer diagnosis

After a football injury led to a bone cancer diagnosis, Jason Deans overcame major surgery and a long recovery to run the London Marathon.

Science

4 h. ago EVs could power homes if UK suffers major power cut – think thank

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said 60% of an EV’s battery is capable of providing nearly six days of electricity for a typical UK home.

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4 h. ago Manchester United XI vs Athletic Club: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League today

Ruben Amorim handed major new double fitness boost for semi-final first-leg showdown in Bilbao

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