36 h. ago Gordon Brown calls for ‘economic coalition of the willing’ to tackle Trump tariffs

Former PM says it is also the moment for the UK to go even further in renewing ties with the EUTrump is pushing the world into recession. By learning the lessons of 2008, we can still prevent it | Gordon BrownGordon Brown has called for an “economic coalition of the willing” to respond to Donald Trump’s tariffs with coordinated economic policies, including a reduction of interest rates.The former prime minister also said it was a moment for the UK to go even further in renewing ties with the EU, suggesting it should mean “collaboration that is even more extensive than removing post-Brexit trade barriers”. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Man Utd flop Antony discovers summer transfer plan after reviving his career

Antony has impressed during his loan stint with Real Betis and now the Spanish club are hoping to sign him permanently, with his future at Manchester United looking increasingly doubtful

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2 w. ago Turtle dove hunting ban boosts western European population by 40%

The increase provides hope for the future of the birds, currently on the red list of threatened species in the UK.

Politics

2 w. ago Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn

Chancellor risks wrath of Labour backbenchers with spring statement set to confirm deeper cutsRachel Reeves will make additional welfare cuts in her spring statement on Wednesday after the Office for Budget Responsibility rejected her estimate of savings from the changes announced last week.The chancellor hoped to shift the focus from the benefits cuts, which appalled some Labour backbenchers, to promising to “secure Britain’s future” with a £2.2bn increase to defence spending. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crime

Efforts by New Mexico lawmakers to contain violent crime took center stage Saturday at the conclusion of an annual legislative session — just hours after three people were killed and 15 injured in an outburst of gunfire at a public park in Las Cruces

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2 w. ago New Mexico legislators OK increase on future oil royalty rates for prime land

New Mexico's Legislature has endorsed a bill that would raise royalty rates for new petroleum development on prime parcels in one of the world’s most prolific oil basins

Politics

4 w. ago Politicians ‘distracted’ by inheritance tax changes for farmers – Labour MP

Sadik Al-Hassan said he was growing increasingly concerned that issues regarding the future of farming are not being addressed.

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