4 h. ago UK and France to coordinate nuclear responses amid rising 'extreme threats'

The UK and France will sign a declaration to deepen nuclear cooperation in the face of 'extreme threats' against Europe, as well as agreeing to ramp up weapons manufacturing

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7 h. ago Starmer and Macron will join forces on nuclear deterrents in cases of ‘extreme threats’ to Europe

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron also agreed to ramp up orders of deadly Storm Shadow missiles

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19 h. ago Bank of England says UK banks can increase riskier mortgage lending – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as BoE recommends banks can issue more high loan-to-income level loansCopper prices in US hit record high after Trump announces 50% tariffTrump threatens to escalate trade war amid confusion over new tariff ratesCarsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer, says the copper tariffs will be inflationary domestically in the US and deflationary internationally – which matches the price action we’ve seen since last night.Menke also points out that the jump in US copper prices (13% yesterday) is less than the 50% tariff, implying traders expect some imports will be exempt, saying:President Trump announced the imposition of 50% import tariffs at a cabinet meeting yesterday. While US-traded futures jumped on the news, the price differential is well below the tariff level, pointing to expectations of exemptions for key suppliers or expectations of different demand dynamics.As already mentioned, we remain of the con...

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36 h. ago Putin sends troops to border in bid to 'threaten' another European country

After a NATO chief issued a chilling WW3 warning prediction, a diplomatic row has broken out with Russia said to be 'threatening' Azerbaijan, a nation rich in oil and gas

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38 h. ago Emmanuel Macron brands Brexit 'regrettable' but says UK and Europe united against threats

French President Emmanuel Macron was invited to give a speech to MPs and peers during his state visit, who gathered in the packed-out Royal Gallery in Parliament

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42 h. ago The EU presidency says Europe must rearm within 5 years. It's unclear how that could be done.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up

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43 h. ago Flight cancellations threaten to ruin holidays as strikes planned for European hotspot

British tourists flying to and from Italy could see their travel plans disrupted due to mass airport transport strikes due to take place on Thursday July 10.

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3 d. ago European markets set to open mixed amid fresh U.S. tariff threats

European markets set to open mixed amid fresh U.S. tariff threats  CNBC

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3 d. ago US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest 2

America’s largest trade partner is awaiting word on whether U.S. President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on its goods

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5 d. ago Trump threatens crippling attack on the EU that'll leave key industry on its knees

President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened the European Union with a 17 percent tariff on food exports, a move that could cripple that industry.

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5 d. ago Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe

EU says it ‘favours a negotiated solution’ but is prepared for potential trade war with retaliatory dutiesDonald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe during talks in Washington this week, it has emerged.Such tariffs would hit everything from Belgian chocolate to Kerrygold butter from Ireland and olive oil from Italy, Spain and France, all big sellers in the US. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Europe’s heatwave moves east as row erupts in France over air conditioning

French far-right leader’s ‘grand plan’ to expand AC comes under attack, while Germany braces for possible record heatThe European heatwave has moved east, threatening record temperatures in Germany, as a political row broke out in France over air conditioning.The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen seized a canvassing opportunity before the 2027 presidential election, announcing she would launch a “grand plan for air conditioning” for the nation if she won power. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Crystal Palace given important update in fight to save European place

Palace’s Europa League place for winning the FA Cup is under threat due to Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules

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1 week ago Crowds gather for Budapest Pride march despite Orbán’s threat of ‘legal consequences’ – Europe live

Organisers of Budapest Pride said the government was attempting to restrict peaceful protests by targeting themJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are preparing for the last party of their three-day wedding festivities in Venice as demonstrators mobilise for a final protest against the couple’s opulent nuptials in the Italian lagoon city.The Amazon founder, 61, and the former TV journalist, 55, exchanged vows in front of around 200 celebrity guests in a black-tie ceremony on the nearby island of San Giorgio Maggiore on Friday evening. Continue reading...

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1 week ago EU retaliation against Trump drug tariffs would be bad idea, says industry

European pharmaceutical body says it would be ‘negative for both sides’ if Brussels hits back on threatened US leviesThe European pharmaceutical industry has urged Brussels not to retaliate if Donald Trump brings in threatened tariffs on imported drugs, amid fears he could impose the levies as early as next week.The US president said last week that the sector-specific tariffs were coming “very soon”. There is concern in Brussels that he could impose them imminently to give himself further leverage ahead of his self-imposed 9 July deadline for trade deals with the EU and about 60 countries. Continue reading...

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1 week ago EU ready for trade deal with US but prepared to fail, says von der Leyen

European Commission president says ‘all options on the table’ as Trump threatens 50% steel tariffs The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has said the EU is ready for a trade deal with Donald Trump, but “all options remain on the table”.Von der Leyen said she was analysing the latest US negotiating document received on Thursday. “Our message today is clear, we are ready for a deal,” she told reporters, after briefing EU leaders at a summit in Brussels. “At the same time, we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory agreement is reached and we will defend the European interest as needed. In short, all options remain on the table.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago EU leaders mull US tariff response as deadline looms over Trump’s 50% threat

European Commission expects to hear on Thursday whether leaders want quick trade deal or tough reactionEuropean leaders will tell the European Commission later on Thursday whether they want a quick trade deal with the US, or favour a tough response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats.The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to update EU leaders over dinner on Thursday on trade talks with the US ahead of a looming 9 July deadline. Continue reading...

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1 week ago As NATO chief embarassingly called Donald Trump "Daddy', was Sir Keir Starmer trying to impress the US President with his turbo

War talk appearing to say more about our European leaders than the threats they are ramping up

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2 w. ago US billionaire John Textor sells stake in bid to save Crystal Palace’s European status

Palace’s involvement in the Europa League was under serious threat due to Textor’s position at the club

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2 w. ago US billionaire John Textor sells stake in bid save Crystal Palace’s European status

Palace’s involvement in the Europa League was under serious threat due to Textor’s position at the club

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