8 h. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics

10 h. ago Stock markets plunge after Trump reignites trade war risk with threat of 50% tax on EU goods

US president’s fresh plan wipes billions off shares in UK, US, France, Germany Spain and Italy

Events

10 h. ago BBC Breakfast fans distracted by Lulu's accent as she makes sad admission

BBC Breakfast viewers were left distracted as Scots singer Lulu appeared on the show to chat about her new book, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts

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11 h. ago Markets tank as Trump moves to impose crippling 50% tariff on Europe

Donald Trump is threatening new crippling tariffs on the European Union after trade negotiations have gone south.

Politics

12 h. ago Tom Grennan makes huge announcement hours before BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set

Tom Grennan has shared some rather important news with his social media followers just before he's due to headline BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool

Politics

12 h. ago Trump launches crippling tariffs on 'very difficult' Europe in new trade war escalation

Donald Trump is threatening new crippling tariffs on the European Union after trade negotiations have gone south.

Politics

13 h. ago Center Parcs' eerily abandoned lodges left to rot with furniture still inside

An eerie video shared on social media shows the state of disrepair some of abandoned accommodation at a Center Parcs in the Netherlands with moss growing over furniture

Politics

13 h. ago Trump ‘recommending’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTypical energy bill in Great Britain to fall 7% to £1,720 a year from JulyAs well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net exports an...

Politics

29 h. ago G7 ministers threaten more sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

Summit makes little progress on how to respond to Donald Trump’s trade war

Politics

32 h. ago Families evacuated after fire breaks out at Bristol maternity hospital

Videos shared by locals on social media shows smoke rising from the building

Events

35 h. ago Nicola Peltz pays tribute to 'angels in her life' after date night with Brooklyn Beckham

The 30-year-old star and her husband Brooklyn Beckham, 26, have enjoyed a picnic date night, and she shared a sweet message for her man with her social media followers.

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42 h. ago Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts posts first ever photo with footballer fiancé

Girls Aloud songstress Nicola Roberts has been with semi-professional footballer for around three years, but she had never shared photos of him on social media before now

Culture

51 h. ago Inside lavish Fury birthday bash as Paris shares glamorous behind the scenes snaps

It was a huge day of celebrations for the Fury family as Paris Fury took to social media to share a slew of snaps from parties

Politics

59 h. ago Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney confirms 'exciting project' as she reunites with 'dream' co

The actress, who is famed for playing Amy Barlow in the ITV soap, shared some updates on social media with a familiar face

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60 h. ago Dick and Angel Strawbridge inundated with support as they share update from chateau

The star have been sent supportive messages after they shared an important update with their social media followers.

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60 h. ago Dick and Angel Strawbridge receive overwhelming support after latest update

The famous pair have shared a social media announcement with their Escape to the Chateau fans.

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61 h. ago Gary Lineker’s football podcast to leave BBC Sounds after social media row

Lineker has apologised ‘unreservedly’ for the ‘hurt and upset caused’ after he shared a social media post about Zionism.

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62 h. ago The Chase's Darragh Ennis tests fans with quiz question that only 5% of people answer right

The Chase star Darragh Ennis, better known as The Menace, has shared a seemingly simple quiz question on his social media which the majority of people can not answer correctly.

Politics

62 h. ago British Trad Wife Charlie Gray says women thank her for giving them 'permission to be at home'

Mother-of-three Trad Wife Charlie Gray, who lives in a large house in the West Sussex countryside, shares housewifery tips across her social media platform for stay-at-home parents.

Events

66 h. ago Chris Hughes leaves fans 'obsessed' as he speaks out on 'prettiest' days with JoJo Siwa

The former Love Island star shared a number of pictures on social media from his reunion with JoJo Siwa after Celebrity Big Brother

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