2 h. ago Man Utd set to welcome back David de Gea as 'key' summer plan announced

David de Gea could be in line for an emotional return to Old Trafford this summer, with Manchester United set to welcome back the Spanish goalkeeper

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39 h. ago Lidl looks to relocate in Wishaw as part of announced £500 million expansion plan

The supermarket is also looking at opening 52 new stores at locations across Scotland

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5 d. ago Trade war fears trigger biggest slide in US consumer expectations since 1990 recession – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsXi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade warEuropean stock markets are rising this morning, amid hopes that China is relaxing some of its tariffs.In London, the FTSE 100 index is up 12 points or 0.13%, at 8417 points. Engineering companies are among the top risers, with aerospare manufacturers Melrose up 3.6%, and Rolls-Royce up 2%, after Safran reported that tariffs on aircraft parts have been lifted.“We learned last night that China has taken the decision not to tax engines or landing gear or nacelles - in other words a certain number of aerospace equipment parts.”“It demonstrates that the situation is very fluid.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war

Beijing will ‘strengthen bottom-line thinking’ as reports say it could drop tariffs on some US products Business live – latest updatesXi Jinping has announced a plan to counter China’s continuing economic problems and the impact of the US trade war, as reports swirl that it could drop tariffs on some US products, including semiconductors.Friday’s meeting of the politburo was convened to discuss China’s economic situation, which since the pandemic has faced difficulties fuelled by a housing sector crisis, youth unemployment, and Donald Trump’s tariffs on all Chinese exports. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Barcelona announce plan to take shock action against La Liga in furious statement

Barcelona have hit out at La Liga over the scheduling of some of their domestic fixtures this season less than 24 hours after a furious rant from their manager Hansi Flick

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1 week ago Unilever to update on turnaround under new boss amid mounting trade pressure

The company is midway through a major turnaround plan which involves 7,500 previously announced job cuts and selling its ice cream division.

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2 w. ago Donald Trump will give money and a plane ticket to illegal immigrants who want to 'self

Donald Trump has announced a new plan that will see the US offer financial aid and a plane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally and wants to "self-deport"

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2 w. ago Manchester United announce 'tifo' banner plan to enhance Old Trafford atmosphere vs Lyon

Man United have confirmed plans to try and create a special atmosphere for Thursday night's Europa League clash with Lyon at Old Trafford.

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2 w. ago A train from the UK to Italy? We've heard that one before, but I'm on board | Jonn Elledge

It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anywayBetween environmental breakdown, economic crisis and Donald Trump, it often feels like there’s precious little reason to feel hopeful these days. So how’s this for a reason to cheer up: Italian state railway company, Trenitalia, is planning to run trains through the Channel tunnel before the decade is out. It’s studying the option of direct trains from the UK to Italy, too. Eagle-eyed readers may note that those are two separate propositions.Trenitalia is no stranger to the British rail network: it already operates the C2C franchise, which connects London Fenchurch Street via south Essex to Southend. Last week the company announced a €1bn (£860m) plan to launch a new high-speed service connecting London and Paris by 2029, as a direct competitor to the long-established Eurostar. In addition, it’s reported to be “studying the possibility” of extending t...

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2 w. ago Major supermarket Booths launching loyalty prices in ‘fundamental’ rewards shake

The high-end chain Booths announced the plan last week which will give shoppers discounted prices on around 300 of its own-label lines

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3 w. ago Stock markets soar to record gains after Trump announces pause on most of his tariff plan

The president announced this decision in a Truth Social post on Wednesday afternoon

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3 w. ago Ayrshire housing association announces plan to invest £11m in home makeovers

Ayrshire’s leading social housing providers launched the detailed Business Plan of what they will deliver over the next five years

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3 w. ago Dozens of families join plan for class action over UK police contact deaths

Lawsuit would be first of its kind against police officers, police chiefs and government departmentsMore than 100 relatives of people who have died after contact with the police in the UK since 1971 have joined plans for a class action lawsuit in pursuit of compensation and justice.The plan for group legal action was announced at the People’s Tribunal on Police Killings, a two-day event in which bereaved families presented evidence to a panel of international experts on how their relatives died and the long-term impact this has had on them. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: when will councils announce DWP cost of living payment and application plans?

Find out when your local council will announce funding details and how to apply 💬

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4 w. ago Watch: Trump brings out big chart to list tariffs during ‘Liberation Day’ speech

US President Donald Trump brought a large chart on stage during his “Liberation Day” announcement to outline his reciprocal tariffs plan.

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4 w. ago Trump ‘Liberation Day’ live news: Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs plan amid fears of escalating trade war

All eyes on President Trump as he prepares to reveal next phase of sweeping tariff agenda, as global markets fear escalating trade war

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4 w. ago Dance studio plan is announced for former Chinese restaurant in Ayr

According to the applicant the proposal seeks a change of use for 38 North Harbour Street, Ayr, from a restaurant (Class 3) to a dance studio (Class 11).

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4 w. ago Israel announces plan to seize ‘large areas’ in Gaza – latest updates

Defence minister Israel Katz says large areas of the territory will be seized and added to the security zones of IsraelAirstrikes continued on Gaza on Wednesday morning after the Israeli defense minister announced that Israel intended to expand its war. In a statement, Israel Katz said the offensive was “expanding to crush and clean the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure and capture large areas that will be added to the security zones of the state of Israel.”The move has been condemned by the Hostages Families Forum, who said it appeared that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government were making the return of 59 hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas “a secondary task” that had been “pushed to the bottom of the priority list.”I wish success to the IDF soldiers who are fighting bravely and powerfully in Gaza for the return of the kidnapped and the defeat of Hamas. The goal of Operation “Strength and Sword” is first and foremost to increase pressure for the release of all the hostage...

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4 w. ago Thousands of Ford Kuga hybrid drivers ‘left in limbo’ after fire risk warnings

Carmaker reportedly has yet to announce plan for repairs after telling motorists not to charge their carsThousands of drivers have reportedly been left in limbo after warnings that their car could catch fire due to a battery defect.Ford issued an urgent recall of its Kuga plug-in hybrid car in early March, warning drivers not to charge the battery because of a risk it might short-circuit while on the road. The problem could cause a loss of power or a fire, according to the recall notice. Four weeks later, the manufacturer has yet to announce a timescale for repairs and owners report that it is failing to respond to their requests for an update. Continue reading...

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