53 m. ago Pound rises above $1.29 as Trump fears hit dollar; Poundland chain up for sale – business live

Dollar slides after US president exempts carmakers from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico; euro and sterling hit four-month highsThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is predicting “a long and challenging year for UK businesses”. It has become more gloomy about the growth outlook for the UK and said firms will struggle to invest as they deal with a raft of rising cost pressures.This is going to be a long and challenging year for UK businesses. The BCC’s forecast shows an economy struggling without the secure foundations to kickstart business investment.Inflation will continue to be stubborn this year forcing the Bank of England to keep interest rates relatively high. Global uncertainties will add further dark clouds to the economic climate. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago London's worst sex offender? PhD student feared to have attacked over 60 women as jury delivers guilty verdicts

Chinese national Zhenhao Zou convicted of raping 10 women and is believed to have attacked dozens more

Society

4 h. ago World is a dangerous place but we are in safer hands with Keir Starmer

The Labour leader finds himself having to make some crucial decisions in uncertain times, says Record View.

Politics

6 h. ago I was attacked by a 300lb shark while I was on holiday and needed 91 stitches... but it hasn't scared me

Curtis Miller, 30, had been on a fishing trip in South Africa for just three days before the terrifying creature attacked him.

Events

6 h. ago Southern University student's death being investigated as a possible act of fraternity hazing

The death of a 20-year-old Southern University student in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is being investigated by law enforcement as a possible act of fraternity hazing

Events

8 h. ago Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets

Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free

Politics

8 h. ago CRAIG BROWN: Meghan Markle's handy guide to all your household needs

Hi! It's so beautiful that you're here connecting with me, ready to nurture new memories to stay with you for ever. Welcome to my pantry!'

Politics

8 h. ago National police guidance equating journalists with criminals is scrapped in a major victory for the freedom of the press

The freedom of the press has been handed a major boost after it was announced that national police guidance equating journalists to criminals is scrapped by top police chiefs.

Events

9 h. ago Parents fume as school will hand out detentions for lateness despite roadworks chaos

Streets around The North School in Ashford, Kent, are being plagued by roadworks but any pupils who arrive after 8.40am will still be punished regardless of the circumstances, it's said

Events

9 h. ago JD Vance issues blunt response when asked if US forces will invade Mexico

JD Vance issued a blunt response when asked if US forces will invade Mexico.

Events

10 h. ago US 'prepared' to go to war with China as Donald Trump Defense Sec Hegseth makes chilling threat

Donald Trump has started trade wars with some of his closest allies as well as with Beijing arguing Canada, Mexico and China are not doing enough to stem the flow of fentanyl into the country

Events

10 h. ago Serial rapist PhD student Zhenhao Zou 'may have at least 50 other unidentified victims'

Zhenhao Zou, a 28-year-old PhD student convicted of raping ten women, is feared to have attacked at least 50 more victims he met online as only two have been identified

Events

10 h. ago Fury as drug addicts could get free crack pipes on the NHS under 'reckless' new plans for UK's first legal 'shooting gallery'

Free crack pipes could be handed out by the crisis-stricken NHS - under a 'reckless' plan to encourage addicts to smoke cocaine more safely

Events

10 h. ago Dundee handed Scott Fraser injury boost as Tony Docherty eyes up Hearts redemption in Scottish Cup clash

The midfielder has been out of action since October with a serious groin issue

Events

11 h. ago Amazon slashes 'great quality' suitcase set to £60 just in time for holiday season

"Super lightweight and moves smoothly. I got a lot of clothing inside"

Economics

11 h. ago Now addicts to get free crack pipes on the NHS under 'reckless' new plans for city shooting gallery

Free crack pipes could be handed out by the crisis-stricken NHS - under a 'reckless' plan to encourage addicts to smoke cocaine more safely

Events

11 h. ago Colombian police hunting for British tourist after 'decomposing body of a trans woman' was found in an apartment after neighbours reported a 'strong smell'

The victim was found semi-naked with her hands tied behind her back and was only wearing a t-shirt and white socks in an apartment in Medellin, local media has reported.

Society

12 h. ago Tottenham XI vs AZ Alkmaar: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Europa League

Ange Postecoglou handed triple injury boost for big game

Events

12 h. ago Declan Gallagher to hand Dundee Utd major injury boost ahead of blockbuster derby

Gallagher is back with the injury he sustained against Aberdeen not as bad as first feared

Events

12 h. ago What companies have said so far about how Trump tariffs will affect prices

‘Let’s be real honest, long-term, a 25 percent tariff across the Mexico and Canadian border will blow a hole in the U.S. industry that we have never seen,’ Ford CEO says

Politics