62 m. ago Trump tariffs threaten havoc for companies with Asia supply chains

Shares in tech groups and retailers hit as ties to China and other supplier nations face turmoil

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79 m. ago Every new recycling rule hitting every household in Britain this April

Recycling in the UK is set to change over the next two years, with new standardised systems nationwide wide which will ensure every household and business follows the same rules

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95 m. ago The dirty secret of so many kebab shops that bring in 'skilled' migrant labour

No doubt the shop does a solid trade but it does not appear to be a business with international reach. However, this unassuming little outlet on Leyton's Lea Bridge Road has a surprising secret.

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99 m. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 15, lifts the lid on his 'mad' return to school after taking on lead role in hit Netflix show

The 15-year-old break-out star was just 13 when he landed the role of Jamie Miller, a schoolboy accused of brutally murdering a female classmate.

Culture

1 hour ago Asian markets plunge as world reels from Trump tariff announcement – business live

US president has announced aggressive tariffs targeting US allies on what he has dubbed ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policyAnalysis: Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for businessUS futures have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones dropping 2.4% at around 2345 GMT, the Nasdaq index plunging 4.2%, and the broader futures index for the S&P 500 falling 3.5%. AFP reports:Wall Street has largely suffered from Trump’s various trade announcements in recent weeks.“The silver lining for investors could be that this is only a starting point for negotiations with other countries and ultimately tariff rates will come down across the board,” Northlight Asset Management’s Chris Zaccarelli wrote in a note to clients. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Deadly ballistic missile strike on Zelenskyy hometown

Kryvyi Rig hit while Kharkiv endures barrage of Shahed drones; Nato foreign ministers including Marc Rubio to meet in Brussels. What we know on day 1,135 Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Canada Trump tariff exemption ‘like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank’, says business leader

Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hoursCanada’s exemption from Donald Trump’s global tariffs was “like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank”, say business leaders as other levies are poised to hit key industries that drive the country’s economy.In a theatrical unveiling of tariffs on countries with “unfair” practices on Wednesday afternoon, Canada was noticeably absent, alongside trade ally Mexico. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago MLB star gets hit in the head with his OWN bat in weirdest moment of the season so far

The full-fledged MLB season is less than a week old, so the candidates for 'funniest moment of the year' are slim. But, we appear to have a clubhouse leader so far.

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2 h. ago Trump's FULL list of tariffs including which countries will be hit the hardest

The White House list of more than 60 countries getting hit with individual 'reciprocal tariffs' includes allies and competitors alike. The EU gets 20%, Vietnam gets 46%, and Cambodia gets 49%.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Stressful’ debut as Daria Kasatkina appears as Australian player for first time

World No 12 switched allegiance from Russia last weekShe overcomes nerves to beat Lauren Davis 6-1, 6-1 in Charleston “And please welcome from Australia, Daria Kasatkina!” With those words from the MC introducing her on court at the Charleston Open on Wednesday, Australia’s latest tennis import admitted she was left feeling a bag of nerves about the advent of her new adventure.She need not have worried. For just over an hour later, following her consummate first triumph as an Australian player, Kasatkina was soaking up the cheers of the US crowd amid the strains of “I come from a land Down Under”, while beaming a smile of relief mixed with joy. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago Cult classic Shenmue named most influential game of all time in Bafta poll

The 1999 video game finished ahead of Doom and Super Mario Bros in the public vote.

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3 h. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics

3 h. ago Working age households predicted to be £400 worse off on average in year ahead

Households face a ‘triple hit’ from tax, utility bill increases, and benefits failing to keep up with living costs, the Resolution Foundation said.

Economics

3 h. ago European football: Mourinho grabs rival manager’s nose after Turkish Cup defeat

Fenerbahce coach clashed with Galatasaray’s Okan BurukStuttgart sink Leipzig to book place in DFB-Pokal finalJosé Mourinho appeared to grab rival manager Okan Buruk’s nose amid wild scenes at the end of Fenerbahce’s 2-1 Turkish Cup defeat to bitter rivals Galatasaray.Video footage showed Mourinho appearing to pinch Buruk’s nose following the final whistle, with the Galatasaray head coach falling to the pitch and holding his face in his hands. Buruk was left lying on his back as Mourinho was dragged away, following an ill-tempered game where three players were red-carded from the bench. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Charlie Sheen's voice sparks concern from fans on Denise Richards' show Wild Things... amid major health scare

The 59-year-old actor appeared on the Tuesday episode of Denise Richards & Her Wild Things as he reunited with his 54-year-old ex and their 19-year-old daughter Lola.

Politics

3 h. ago Jack Grealish dedicates his opener for Manchester City to his late brother

The England international hit his first Premier League goal for 16 months on the 25th anniversary of the death of his younger brother Keelan.

Politics

4 h. ago What tariffs has Donald Trump announced and what might they mean?

The US president set out sweeping trade levies hitting countries across the world

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4 h. ago Grand Designs forced to shut down renovation after 'terrified' guest's 'genuine' mistake

A couple who appeared on the latest episode of Channel 4's Grand Designs were left 'terrified' after a 'genuine' mistake saw them risk an eye-watering fine

Events

4 h. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot delivers verdict on 'shocking' James Tarkowski decision after Everton defender avoids red

Jamie Carragher hit out at VAR’s failure to upgrade the on-field decision to a red card

Events

4 h. ago Torres sends Barcelona past Atlético and into clásico Copa del Rey final

Semi-final: Atlético Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg 4-5)Barça v Real Madrid final for first time since 2014A decade later, the Copa del Rey will have a clásico final. First Barcelona played, then they resisted and in the end it was enough to see them through. A wild first leg, 4-4 at Montjuic, gave way to a tense and ultimately tight second in which a single Ferran Torres goal scored in the first half won it. Seville awaits Hansi Flick’s side, two teams still chasing a treble set to meet again, a third and final trophy denied to Atlético.In the five weeks since the first leg of this semi-final, a superb season slipped away from Diego Simeone’s side. Atlético won just one of five games since then, and that was the Champions League second leg in which they were knocked out on penalties. They also slipped to nine points off the top in La Liga. And now, their cup run is over too. They had taken their opponents to the line but could not get over it themselves. Barcelona could. Continue readin...

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