52 m. ago Mark Rutte says US tariffs do not violate Nato commitments on ‘eliminating conflict in international economic policies’ – Europe live

Nato secretary general says ‘we have seen many examples of fights over tariffs in the past’ when pressed on US tariffsAsked further about Ukraine, Rutte lists a number of projects by Nato member states, including Poland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic.He says that “the shortest answer” to question on safety guarantees is to adopt measures that make sure that “Putin will never, ever try again to get one square kilometer or one square mile of Ukraine in the future, that he knows that there is a deterrence and a defence by which Ukraine can never be attacked in the future.” Continue reading...

Economics

60 m. ago Last Swim exposes London's angry Gen Z: 'Doors are being closed in my face', says director

New film captures a raging generation ‘abandoned’ by the city - from skipping meals to afford tube fare to the death of the cheap night out.

Politics

69 m. ago Bills we hate paying the most revealed as 'awful April' hits millions of Brits

'Awful April' is here and hitting Brits in their wallets with bills soaring. And now, new data has revealed the bills we hate paying the most, with TV license and council tax topping the list

Economics

79 m. ago How a volcanic island of penguins but no humans ended up on Trump's tariff list

The islands can only be reached via a week-long boat trip and hasn't been visited by humans in almost a decade

Politics

1 hour ago When is the Grand National? Start time, full list of entries and how to watch

Last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, is a strong contender to triumph at Aintree for Gordon Elliott

Politics

2 h. ago Independent councillor joins Labour run Merthyr Tydfil Council cabinet

Councillor Declan Sammon of the Dowlais and Pant Community Independents will have responsibility for transformation, governance, and social partnership

Politics

2 h. ago IKEA to open several new stores across the UK this year – see full list

The new stores will open in the coming months and will be smaller than the average rather large IKEA store found in the UK but will still offer the 'classic IKEA experience'

Politics

4 h. ago TRNSMT 2025: BBC Introducing comes to Glasgow Green with 20 emerging acts set to perform

TRNSMT 2025 will bring some of the future stars of the UK music scene to Glasgow Green this year.

Politics

4 h. ago Trump tariffs list in full: Every country hit and the surprising exemptions

Some of the world’s weakest economies in Asia are among those hardest-hit in opening salvo of global trade war

Politics

5 h. ago H&M’s new Move collection blends luxury athleisure with affordable prices

I tested out H&M’s new Move activewear and found gym-friendly fashion that’s actually flattering, functional and seriously soft

Politics

7 h. ago The tariffs are bad, but Britain should remember this: Trump will probably be gone in four years | Simon Jenkins

The UK is among those least hit by the US president’s war on the world economy. Retaliation at this point makes no senseThe tirade was astonishing. On Wednesday afternoon the world watched as the leader of its most powerful nation accused friends and foes alike of having “looted, pillaged, raped, plundered”, and simultaneously waved a bogus list of tariff imbalances. The playground paranoia was cringeworthy. What on earth was going on?The answer can only be that Donald Trump is America’s elected president for the next four years. He says he wants to end the military conflicts the US has fought or sponsored round the globe for a quarter of a century. We are waiting for that. Meanwhile, he is waging an economic war on world trade, a response that his biographer and ghostwriter, Tony Schwartz, blames on his childhood: “a life spent feeling like a victim any time he does not totally dominate he feels ripped off”. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago The tariffs are bad, but Britain should remember this: Trump will be gone in four years | Simon Jenkins

The UK is among those least hit by the US president’s war on the world economy. Retaliation at this point makes no senseThe tirade was astonishing. On Wednesday afternoon the world watched as the leader of its most powerful nation accused friends and foes alike of having “looted, pillaged, raped, plundered”, and simultaneously waved a bogus list of tariff imbalances. The playground paranoia was cringeworthy. What on earth was going on?The answer can only be that Donald Trump is America’s elected president for the next four years. He says he wants to end the military conflicts the US has fought or sponsored round the globe for a quarter of a century. We are waiting for that. Meanwhile, he is waging an economic war on world trade, a response that his biographer and ghostwriter, Tony Schwartz, blames on his childhood: “a life spent feeling like a victim any time he does not totally dominate he feels ripped off”. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Full list of workers not entitled to National Minimum Wage as April sees rise

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rose from April 1, 2025 - but not all workers are guaranteed to get it

Politics

8 h. ago Scots footballer told he only has 'weeks to live' is not giving up skin cancer fight

Charlie Watson posted an emotional update on social media describing how he had been given heartbreaking news.

Sport

8 h. ago BBC Shetland season 10 full cast list announced and guest stars as filming begins

The tenth series of the hit BBC murder mystery drama will debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One later this year with Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell reprising their roles

Politics

8 h. ago Scientist backed hair growth serum shoppers say gives 'major regrowth' in months

This clinically-proven hair growth serum has been yielding serious results for shoppers

Politics

9 h. ago A Welsh city and a seaside town have been named among the best places to invest in the UK

Two places from Wales have been included in the list

Politics

11 h. ago Nicole Kidman does not look like this anymore! Hollywood star is completely unrecognisable in Nine Perfect Strangers sequel

Nicole Kidman has stunned fans with a dramatic transformation for the highly anticipated second season of Nine Perfect Strangers.

Politics

11 h. ago BBC Reunion: Airdate, cast list, plot and everything you need to know about the ground

BBC's new crime drama is a bilingual first as it showcases both English and British Sign Language

Politics

12 h. ago Britain's cheapest supermarket is revealed as research shows some competitors charge a THIRD more for equivalent products

Consumer group Which? said the best price for a shopping list of 79 unidentified items was a supermarket where the groceries cost £133.73 on average across last month.

Politics