63 m. ago Donald Trump criticises Federal Reserve chair as European Central Bank cuts interest rates – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as ECB reduces main interest rate from 2.5% to 2.25%, the seventh cut in a yearDonald Trump is awake. And he has strongly criticised monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, saying the end of Jerome Powell’s tenure as chair “cannot come fast enough”.In a post on Truth Social, the social network he owns, Trump said that Powell had been too slow to cut interest rates – contrasting its hesistance because of perceived inflationary pressures with the European Central Bank (ECB).The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time, and yet, “Too Late” Jerome Powell of the Fed, who is always TOO LATE AND WRONG, yesterday issued a report which was another, and typical, complete “mess!” Oil prices are down, groceries (even eggs!) are down, and the USA is getting RICH ON TARIFFS. Too Late should have lowered Interest Rates, like the ECB, long ago, but he should certainly lower them now. Powell’s termination cannot come f...

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1 hour ago Prince Harry 'made catastrophic decision after marrying Meghan Markle' charity local claims

Prince Harry founded the Sentebale charity back in 2006 alongside his friend Prince Seeiso, but he's been accused of "killing the spirit" with his alleged diminishing involvement

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2 h. ago Frail Pope Francis takes back seat as Catholic Church marks Holy Week

The Pope's recovery is progressing, with reports indicating a decreased reliance on supplemental oxygen

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2 h. ago Liam Payne's girlfriend reveals 'chilling' final conversation with singer

Kate Cassidy was among those marking six months since the singer's tragic death

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2 h. ago News | How US tariffs could spark new opportunities in the central London office market

News | How US tariffs could spark new opportunities in the central London office market  CoStar

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2 h. ago BluSmart: Indian EV cab startup’s success story shaken by allegations of family excess

BluSmart was seen as a high-quality, climate-friendly option in India’s rapidly expanding app-based cabs market

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2 h. ago Revealed: world’s largest meat company may break Amazon deforestation pledges again

Brazilian ranchers in Pará and Rondônia say JBS can not achieve stated goal of deforestation-free cattleBibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil’s climate goalsThe life and death of a ‘laundered’ cow in the Amazon rainforestThe world’s largest meat company, JBS, looks set to break its Amazon rainforest protection promises again, according to frontline workers.Beef production is the primary driver of deforestation, as trees are cleared to raise cattle, and scientists warn this is pushing the Amazon close to a tipping point that would accelerate its shift from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter. JBS, the Brazil-headquartered multinational that dominates the Brazilian cattle market, promised to address this with a commitment to clean up its beef supply chain in the region by the end of 2025. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Inside Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's first luxury London getaway with baby daughter Palma

The actress, 37, and the TOWIE star, 38, often enjoy luxury stays at the Corinthia London and have taken Palma on her first visit to the five-star hotel.

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2 h. ago Maundy Thursday 2025: What is the meaning of the Christian holy day?

Maundy Thursday marks the fifth day of Holy Week in the lead-up to Easter

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2 h. ago Poland’s InPost takes over Yodel to create one of UK’s largest delivery firms

InPost, which has 10,000 parcel lockers in the UK, said the deal will help it ‘revolutionise’ the delivery market.

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3 h. ago How the fractured Danish royals healed their bitter rift: Counts Nikolai and Felix were 'sad' over 'shock decision' when they were stripped of titles

When Counts Nikolai and Felix made beaming appearances Princess Isabella's dazzling 18th birthday celebrations this week, it appeared to mark a peace within the fractured Danish royals.

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3 h. ago Allegations of family excess threaten success story of Indian EV cab startup BluSmart

BluSmart was seen as a high-quality, climate-friendly option in India’s rapidly expanding app-based cabs market

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3 h. ago ‘I was being a sassy Karen’: Florence Pugh’s skyscraper stunt positions her as the new Tom Cruise

The star’s insistence on jumping from a 2,722ft skyscraper to up the action ante for Thunderbolts* may not be quite enough to save Marvel’s latest. But her career should flyIf you ever needed definitive proof that Marvel has lost pace with the zeitgeist, just look at the panicky marketing of Thunderbolts*. The film opens in a couple of weeks and, according to the trade press, is tracking to open soft.Had this been six or seven years ago, then fans would be clamouring to see Thunderbolts* simply because it was the latest instalment of the grand MCU soap opera. After all, it’s a film that stars several side characters from older Marvel films and TV shows, and there was a time when audiences would go bananas for this sort of thing. But as the last few MCU films have shown, that approach doesn’t really work any more. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Plush Edinburgh home firebombed as pal of gangster Mark Richardson targeted in fresh attack

The family home of David McMillan, an associate of gangster Mark Richardson, has been firebombed while children lay sleeping inside.

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3 h. ago Prince Harry charity row takes astonishing new turn with shock Meghan Markle claim

A local chief in Lesotho where Sentebale, the charity founded by Prince Harry, is based has spoken out about the Duke of Sussex, weeks after he quit his role as patron

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3 h. ago Booming City of London's GDP soars past the £100 billion mark for first time

The Square Mile’s output is on a par with those of entire national economies such as Morocco or Slovakia.

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4 h. ago The Scotsman digital subscription: fantastic perks for premium readers and our lowest price package ever

The Scotsman has launched a a brilliant offer for new subscribers to our premium packages, while introducing a new lower-price ‘value package’ to the market

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4 h. ago DIRTEA's Arabica blend cuts caffeine spikes with fungi and vitamins

The trend for adaptogenic coffee is certainly picking up steam, as seen by brands like DIRTEA, London Nootropics and Javasu entering the market with their versions.

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4 h. ago Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers

Findings from Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region indicate traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the immune system and reduce inflammationPlantains, cassava and fermented banana drink should be added to global healthy eating guidelines alongside the olive oil, tomatoes and red wine of the Mediterranean diet, say researchers who found the traditional diet of people living in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region had a positive impact on the body’s immune system.Traditional foods enjoyed in rural villages also had a positive impact on markers of inflammation, the researchers found in a study published this month in the journal Nature Medicine. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Nvidia boss visits China days after Donald Trump limits AI chip exports – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Chinese state media publishes photo of Jensen Huang visiting BeijingNvidia boss Jensen Huang has travelled to China for talks despite limits on the chip company’s sales imposed by the White House under Donald Trump.The visit of Huang, chief executive of one of the US’s most valuable companies, will be closely followed amid the vicious trade war between the US and China.The SFO remains committed to stamping out international bribery wherever it may occur.British companies have a duty to prevent the harm caused by bribery when doing business at home and abroad, to ensure that the UK remains a safe and fair place to do business. Continue reading...

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