47 m. ago The Black feminist movement has a history of standing up to fascism. Now we are inviting others to join us in the fight | Hakima Abbas

The Trump administration is working overtime to intimidate funders from supporting racial and gender justice but this is the time for everyone to do what we can with what we haveWhen Jair Bolsonaro rose to power and moved to dismantle Brazil’s democracy, he faced a formidable foe. A powerful wave of Black women were at the forefront of the resistance that led to his defeat.Beyond defeating an authoritarian, Black women helped elect a tranche of new officials, including record numbers of women and trans leaders. As the vanguard of a young, diverse, representative government, they epitomise Brazil’s best future as a thriving democracy. A future that Bolsonaro came close to foreclosing. Continue reading...

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51 m. ago DWP state pension error as thousands owed up to £11,725 in underpayments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released its latest figures on state pension errors, with hundreds of millions of pounds having been paid in arrears to those who were underpaid

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91 m. ago Apple ‘aims to source all US iPhones from India’, reducing reliance on China

Report suggests tech firm – swept up in Donald Trump’s trade war – will make change as soon as 2026Apple is reportedly planning to switch assembly of all iPhones for the US market to India as the company seeks to reduce its reliance on a Chinese manufacturing base amid Donald Trump’s trade war.The $3tn (£2.3tn) technology company aims to make the shift as soon as next year, the Financial Times reported. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Add to playlist: Kashus Culpepper’s ‘southern sounds’ and the week’s best new tracks

Welcome to our new series highlighting the best emerging artists – first up, a former firefighter and US Navy recruit who counts Samuel L Jackson as a fanFrom AlabamaRecommended if you like Luke Combs, Tony Joe White, Charles BradleyUp next Supporting Leon Bridges in the USKashus Culpepper’s story has something of the Hollywood movie about it. A former firefighter who went on to enlist in the US Navy, he only picked up a guitar five years ago to entertain his fellow troops when they were locked down in barracks during the pandemic. On his return to the US, he began working for a cement company while posting clips of covers and his own songs to social media: one attracted the attention of Samuel L Jackson, who reposted it to his 9 million followers. Within a few months, Culpepper had both a record deal and a co-sign from another navy veteran, country star Zach Bryan. By the end of last year, Culpepper was performing at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees ‘privileged’ talks with 15 countries on US tariffs – US politics live

Karin Keller-Sutter, Swiss president, says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which US plans to hold negotiations to reach deals over tariffsThe Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal after sweeping US tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets, reports the Associated Press (AP).Karin Keller-Sutter, in an interview with broadcaster SRF published Friday, said she was “satisfied” with talks in Washington this week that included an International Monetary Fund conference and her one-on-one meeting with US treasury secretary Scott Bessent. Keller-Sutter also serves as Switzerland’s finance minister. “The United States has defined a group of 15 countries with which it wants to find a quick solution in this tariff question. Switzerland is part of this group of these 15 countries,” she told reporters separately late on Thursday in Washington, according to the ...

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1 hour ago Company insolvencies jump in March ahead of cost increases and tariffs

The figures relate to the period directly before firms faced higher employment costs, with company national insurance contributions rising in April.

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2 h. ago Martin Lewis explains how you could be owed hundreds of pounds back on your energy bill

Martin Lewis has explained how you could be owed hundreds of pounds back on your energy bill.

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2 h. ago Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets

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2 h. ago Reeves hints at priority as she says ‘trading relationship with Europe arguably more important’ than US – UK politics live

Chancellor said she understood the focus on possible deal with US, but added the EU remained ‘our nearest neighbours and trading partners’Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force, PA Media reports. PA says:The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said no prison sentences have been handed to water company executives since privatisation despite widespread illegal sewage discharges, and the tougher penalties were essential because some firms have obstructed investigations.Environment secretary Steve Reed said: “Bosses must face consequences if they commit crimes. There must be accountability. From today, there will be no more hiding places.”I’m now pretty optimistic that we are moving in a good direction.In the end, I think everybody understands that this is about our security in Europe. It requires cooperation between democracies, friends, allies, countries with the same values.The...

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2 h. ago WPP says US tariffs yet to hit client spending despite sales fall

The FTSE 100 company told shareholders it is making progress despite a ‘challenging’ wider economic backdrop.

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2 h. ago Travel company announces 'all future holidays cancelled' with immediate effect

The British travel company has ceased all trading

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3 h. ago Thousands of Brits have their holidays cancelled as major holiday company abruptly closes

Balkan Holidays has ceased UK operations after nearly 60 years of trading

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3 h. ago Thousands of women are paid pension back payments up to £12,000 – find out who’s eligible

The DWP is currently checking through hundreds of thousands of cases to find those who are owed money

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4 h. ago How to claim pension tax relief: Are YOU missing out on an HMRC refund?

Plenty of eligible higher and additional rate taxpayers fail to claim the pension tax relief they are due. Here's our guide to getting a refund...

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5 h. ago Holiday chaos as British travel company shuts down with ALL future trips axed

Balkan Holidays branded "the trusted travel company since 1966" has ceased trading - with all bookings scrapped.

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5 h. ago Trump administration tipped off Wall Street execs about possible India tariff deal: Fox report

The move raises new accusations of insider trading by the Trump administration and its cronies

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5 h. ago Scottish finance firms celebrates 10 years of growth and looks to a bright future

Since its launch 10 years ago in Aberdeen, finance company Hutcheon Mearns has grown to be a successful accountancy solutions firm with locations added in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow and 70 employees.

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6 h. ago Major holiday company goes bust as thousands of Brits have their holidays cancelled

Balkan Holidays said all forward bookings had been cancelled and the company has ceased trading in the UK after nearly 60 years in the business

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6 h. ago Invalid HMRC claim that could see you owe thousands of pounds

HMRC could contact you if you make one wrong claim and it could cost you thousands

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7 h. ago Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally

The Trump administration plans to strictly require anyone illegally in the U.S. to register with the government and carry documentation

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