25 m. ago Reason behind John Cena's famous catchphrase revealed after taunting rivals for decades

Undisputed WWE champion John Cena has been using his trademark taunt for more than two decades, but fans were shocked to learn the reason he started doing it in the first place

Politics

80 m. ago Holly Willoughby's firm given more time to sort £377,000 HMRC debt

The company is at risk of being wound up by court order

Economics

87 m. ago The seven best paddle boarding routes in London: from Tottenham to the Isle of Dogs

Jumped on the stand-up paddle boarding trend this summer? You don’t have to go far to launch an SUP

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88 m. ago EU announces plan to stockpile food, water and medicines over fears Putin will launch WW3 with European invasion within five years

Brussels' 'stockpiling strategy' comes as NATO warns that Russia could be ready to attack the alliance within five years.

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96 m. ago Prestwick construction firm Ashleigh confirmed as key airshow sponsor

South Ayrshire Council has confirmed the backing of the major local firm for the event once again this year.

Society

98 m. 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...

Economics

1 hour ago Why has Latin American shifted to the right? | Ernesto Samper Pizano

A market-centered model and growing inequality led to rightwing ascendance. This moment calls for a new regional solidarityThe second world war ended with an agreement of coexistence that included the creation of the UN multilateral system and a development model that combined the state, the market and democracy as an arena for political dispute. In Latin America, this was reflected in the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Eclac) model, which promoted protectionism and addressed social issues through fiscal targeting.But in the last quarter of the 20th century, the same postwar organizations imposed a new, market-centered model. Value was replaced by price, trade liberalization was prioritized and social issues were subordinated to the laws of the market. The concentration of capital and the delegitimization of democracy broke the previous consensus. Although progressive governments emerged, they were unable to contain the rise of the new autocratic right, sup...

Politics

1 hour ago Bryan Mbeumo to Man United transfer latest as Arsenal £50m move forces Brentford stance

Manchester United transfer news as Arsenal's move for Noni Madueke hands Brentford huge reason to stand firm on Bryan Mbeumo price tag

Economics

1 hour ago Prisoners and visitors trade punches in brutal prison brawl as guard is 'crushed'

Two warring inmates started fighting during visiting times at an Australian prison, which saw a prison officer suffer a broken arm and five people charged with affray

Events

2 h. ago Threat of Trump tariffs ‘puts businesses at risk of going bust’

Bank of England says further rise in trade taxes could weaken demand, increase costs and make banks less willing to provide loansBusiness live – latest updatesThe looming threat of much higher tariffs amid Donald Trump’s trade war could lead to a fresh wave of companies going bust and cause financial losses for banks, the Bank of England has warned.The Bank’s financial policy committee said a rise in trade levies would compound existing vulnerabilities, with the risks to global growth and inflation having grownas a result of the president’s ever-changing border tax rates and an escalating conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Government told to fully fund teacher pay rise to prevent school provision cuts

Four education unions have made a ‘united’ call to ministers to provide additional investment to schools for increased staff salaries.

Politics

2 h. ago West Lothian Council’s Trading Standards team warns of counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

The council’s Trading Standards team took to social media to alert the public about the replica dolls potentially being unsafe to children, as well as breaching the genuine products trademark.

Events

2 h. ago Rishi Sunak will donate Goldman Sachs salary to charity after Tory ex

The ex-prime minister will advise leaders across the firm and provide 'insights on the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape' alongside his job as MP for Richmond and Northallerton.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump 'told Putin he'd bomb the **** out of Moscow if he attacked Ukraine and warned President Xi he'd launch strikes on Beijing if he invaded Taiwan'

Seemingly in reference to his first term, Trump can be heard saying: 'With Putin I said, "If you go into Ukraine, I'm going to bomb the **** out of Moscow. I'm telling you I have no choice."'

Events

2 h. ago UK workforce exposed if global trade war intensifies, Bank warns

Households and businesses nonetheless remain resilient, and the UK banking system is equipped to support them if conditions worsen.

Events

3 h. ago Trump 'told Putin he'd bomb the sh*t out of Moscow if he attacked Ukraine and warned President Xi he'd launch strikes on Beijing if he invaded Taiwan'

Seemingly in reference to his first term, Trump can be heard saying: 'With Putin I said, "If you go into Ukraine, I'm going to bomb the sh*t out of Moscow. I'm telling you I have no choice."'

Events

3 h. ago Copper prices in US hit record high after Trump announces 50% tariff

Latest escalation in trade war is expected to push up costs across key parts of US economyBusiness live – latest updatesCopper prices hit a record high in the US after Donald Trump announced he would impose a 50% tariff on the industrial metal, in the latest escalation in his trade war.Trump said before a cabinet meeting on Tuesday: “Today we’re doing copper,” proposing a 50% tariff rate for imports. He also threatened to impose a 200% border tax on pharmaceuticals but in a year or year and a half’s time. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Victor Osimhen to Man United transfer latest as £65m bid and financial package sent

Manchester United transfer news as Galatasaray launch audacious bid for Victor Osimhen to leave United short on attacking options

Economics

3 h. ago Police launch appeal for help in search for missing Dunblane pensioner

Frances has been reported missing after the last sighting of her around 7.30pm on a footpath heading to Bridge of Allan.

Events

4 h. ago Housebuilders agree to £100m affordable housing payment after CMA probe

Money will fund hundreds of new homes across the UK, but few likely to be built in London

Economics