19 m. ago Seesaw day ends with Dow down as Trump’s tariff reports send stock markets on wild swings

Claims that Kevin Hassett said Donald Trump is considering a 90-day pause on tariffs are ‘fake news’

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21 m. ago Trump says US in direct talks with Iran over nuclear program as he holds Oval Office meeting with Netanyahu – US politics live

President says talks to continue on Saturday and adds he and Israeli president also discussed tariffs and Israel-Gaza warEU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union’s response to Trump’s sweeping tariff regime amid continuing market turmoil and heightened fears of a global economic recession.It comes after Trump doubled down on his tariff policy in comments aboard Air Force One overnight. He said Europe “has treated us very, very badly,” and “has taken our leaders for a ride”, and declined to hold talks on changing tariffs “unless they pay us a lot of money on a yearly basis”. He also repeated criticism of Europe for not spending a fair share on Nato. Continue reading...

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26 m. ago Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – business live

US president, when asked about considering a pause in global tariffs, says ‘We’re not looking at that’Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory leviesVolatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’Hong Kong stocks have plummeted more than 9% at open, while Singapore stocks dropped over 7%, according to reports.Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of the widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession, Reuters says. Continue reading...

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27 m. ago Toyota and Nissan drivers receive warning after stark rise in thefts of cars

"Thieves are using ever more sophisticated methods, to circumvent car security features and that some vehicles, are still capable of being stolen in seconds."

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29 m. ago Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one

President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession

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30 m. ago Met Office map shows huge plume of Saharan dust approaching UK

Make plans for a trip to the car wash this weekend

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33 m. ago Trump tariffs live: President dismisses tariff pause as Netanyahu vows to ‘eliminate’ US trade barriers

US president describes sweeping tariffs as ‘medicine’ as major volatility in global markets continues

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34 m. ago US stocks end slightly lower after day of turbulence on Wall Street

Investors continue to assess tariff risks after heavy sell-off last week

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44 m. ago Exactly what is happening in the financial markets and what does it mean for me?

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for the average UK household? We take a look

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45 m. ago Swiss chocolate prices could rise as makers hit by Trump tariffs ahead of Easter

Your favourite chocolate bar could become a lot more expensive

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52 m. ago BBC Reunion: Full cast list of unknown faces led by Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling

The four-part revenge series is a bilingual production in British Sign Language (BSL) and spoken English

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58 m. ago Trump says there will be NO pause on tariffs as he tears into countries 'ripping off' America: Live updates

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG: Trump is not backing down on his tariffs declaring there's 'no inflation' days after sending the world's economy into frenzy.

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77 m. ago British woman becomes first in the country to give birth to a baby after a womb transplant

Grace Davidson, 36, who was born without a womb and husband Angus, 37, have welcomed their baby into the world after her sister, Amy, donated her womb.

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82 m. ago Rollercoaster day for global stock markets as BlackRock CEO says US ‘probably in recession’ – business live

Larry Fink says most CEOs he talked to agreed with assessment; US indexes see sharp ups and downs; UK index loses nearly 4.5% US politics live: Trump threatens China with additional tariffsVolatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’Hong Kong stocks have plummeted more than 9% at open, while Singapore stocks dropped over 7%, according to reports.Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of the widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession, Reuters says. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago Jobless youngsters should 'join British Army' as it's not just about 'getting yelled at'

Britain's unemployed youngsters have been urged to join the Army, with the veterans minister saying it could help them 'get out' of a tough situation they find themselves in

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98 m. ago Celebrity Big Brother 'blows the budget to book huge British comedian' ahead of launch night

Actor Mickey Rourke is being paid a huge six-figure sum to appear on the ITV show alongside the likes of JoJo Siwa, Chesney Hawkes and Patsy Palmer.

Culture

1 hour ago Global trade war escalates as Trump threatens China with '104% tariffs'

The White House confirmed that with previous hikes in tariffs on China, the total Beijing was now being threatened with would be 104%.

Events

1 hour ago Are we heading for another 2008? The context behind Trump’s £6.4 trillion stock market collapse

Historical downturns in stock markets have been followed by recoveries – but timeframes can be uncertain

Economics

1 hour ago The US president must act now to prevent his ‘Trump Slump’ becoming a global one

Editorial: As confidence drains from the world economy, the stock market contagion sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs could yet spread to the banks, with a trade recession joined by a credit crunch. If he presses on, the dangers are unthinkable

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2 h. ago The British Soap Awards 2025 nominations receive backlash over 'disgraceful decision'

The first batch of nominations were released ahead of the May ceremony

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