30 h. ago FTSE suffers biggest daily drop since early in the pandemic as Wall Street slides again – business live

Global trade war escalates as Beijing hits back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goodsChina retaliates to Trump’s ‘bullying practice’ with 34% tariffs on US importsIMF warns of ‘significant risk’ to global economy from Trump tariffs as markets slideAnalysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economistsNew Civil Liberties Alliance, a conservative legal group, has filed what it says is the first lawsuit seeking to block Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. Reuters reports:The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, alleges that Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the sweeping tariffs unveiled on Wednesday as well as duties authorized on February 1 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.“By invoking emergency power to impose an across-the-board tariff on imports from China that the statute does not authorize, President Trump has misused that power, usurped Congress’s right ...

Economics

35 h. ago Scotland facing 'water scarcity' after dry weather as SEPA urges businesses to take action

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses being urged to take action now to manage their water use.

Transport

35 h. ago Stock markets plunge as China announces retaliatory 34% tariffs on US goods – business live

Global trade war escalate as Beijing hits back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goodsIMF warns of ‘significant risk’ to global economy from Trump tariffs as markets slideGlobal markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5tn off Wall StreetAnalysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economistsNew Civil Liberties Alliance, a conservative legal group, has filed what it says is the first lawsuit seeking to block Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. Reuters reports:The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, alleges that Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the sweeping tariffs unveiled on Wednesday as well as duties authorized on February 1 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.“By invoking emergency power to impose an across-the-board tariff on imports from China that the statute does not authorize, President Trump has misused that power, usurped Congress’s right to contro...

Economics

36 h. ago Catfish and the Bottlemen Glasgow Green Ticket Presale and Prices: How to see the rockers, The Wombats and The Fratellis

The band will be playing the venue the day before the TRNSMT musical starts.

Economics

37 h. ago TRNSMT Lineup 2025 BBC Introducing Stage: 20 new acts announced for Glasgow festival's former River Stage

There are some possible big stars of the future in the lineup.

Politics

38 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

38 h. ago TRNSMT Festival announces new 2025 stage with 20 emerging artists

The BBC Introducing Stage will showcase some of the UK's most exciting upcoming artists, with a particular focus on the thriving music scene in Glasgow.

Culture

39 h. ago FTSE 100 hits lowest level since January as IMF warns Trump tariffs ‘a significant risk’ to global economy – business live

Kristolina Georgieva warns against retaliation to US levies while US president insists ‘markets will boom’ after sweeping tariff announcementGlobal markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5tn off Wall StreetAnalysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economistsNew Civil Liberties Alliance, a conservative legal group, has filed what it says is the first lawsuit seeking to block Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. Reuters reports:The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, alleges that Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the sweeping tariffs unveiled on Wednesday as well as duties authorized on February 1 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.“By invoking emergency power to impose an across-the-board tariff on imports from China that the statute does not authorize, President Trump has misused that power, usurped Congress’s right to control tariffs, and upset the Constitution’s ...

Events

3 d. ago Dougie McLean, From Caledonia to Carnegie Hall for New York's Tartan Week

I'm in the Big Apple where Dougie is set to perform the much-loved song during a Scottish takeover of the legendary New York venue as part of the city’s Tartan Week celebrations.

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish DJ George Bowie set to perform at Relay For Life Ayrshire

George is "looking forward to dropping by and helping a great cause."

Politics

5 d. ago Men hunted by police after 'acting suspiciously' at children's play park on Mother's Day

The men are being hunted after being confronted at a children’s play park in Paisley

Events

8 d. ago State of emergency declared in one of world's largest cities as people run for their lives

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister of Thailand, declared a state of emergency and said that all relevant ministries have been activated after the earthquake struck Bangkok

Politics

9 d. ago TRNSMT 2025: JADE and Myles Smith set to make Scottish festival debuts as more acts announced

The festival director also promises more acts to be announced to create the most eclectic TRNSMT to date

Politics

9 d. ago TRNSMT 2025 Latest Lineup: Here are all the acts playing Glasgow Green

There’s even more to look forward to this summer at Glasgow Green.

Politics

9 d. ago The US right is coming for disabled people. Here’s why that threatens everyone

Trump’s administration is dismantling disability rights and education. History has shown this can be a warning sign for all civil libertiesTwelve days before Donald Trump took office, Charlie Kirk, media personality and rightwing activist, complained on his eponymous show about the presence of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at emergency press briefings for the Los Angeles fires. Another rightwing activist, Christopher Rufo, took his cue on X, calling interpreters “wild human gesticulators” who turned briefings into a “farce”. The rightwing theorist and Origins of Woke author Richard Hanania, quote-tweeting Rufo, declared ASL interpretation an “absurdity”.Around this time, Elon Musk was skulking around the platform, campaigning to bring back the R-word. Use of the slur tripled on X after his post. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Meghan Markle's shock Netflix editing fail exposed: Producers forced to dub episode of her show

Meghan Markle's new Netflix series has been hit with controversy yet again as claims emerged producers had to dub the actress asking her guests questions. 

Events

1 week ago Manchester music legends to celebrate legendary Stockport recording studio with special concert

Peter Hook, Clint Boon, Gaz Whelan and The Lottery Winners are all set to perform in Stockport

Culture

1 week ago Here Is a Gale Warning review – five tumultuous decades of catastrophic art

Kettle’s Yard, CambridgeA flag hoisted in 1971 looms over a show that references to George Floyd, Inuit women and spear-bearing Amazons – to a droll soundtrack from Xena: Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer One gusty afternoon in 1971, the artist Rose Finn-Kelcey hoisted a flag above Alexandra Palace in London. Silver lamé letters on a black background, spelling Here Is a Gale Warning, sounded the alarm for an unspecified emergency. A half century later, Finn-Kelcey’s act, a video of which flickers above one of the two main galleries at Kettle’s Yard and gives this exhibition its title, no longer seems so enigmatic. From climate change to economic precarity to rising fascism, we are living in an age of concurrent catastrophes. The future is here, the storm already blowing.Artists have always responded to the exigencies of their times, but these days it’s museums that are uniquely under pressure. Public campaigns to make institutions more diverse and accessible have mounted...

Events

1 week ago Every hospital emergency department in Wales is caring for patients in corridors

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has demanded action saying the findings of its latest survey into 'corridor care' should 'shock and shame' Welsh Government.

Science

2 w. ago Ozzy Osbourne's extravagant plans for 'mind blowing' Black Sabbath comeback gig revealed

Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform on a throne that 'flies over the crowd' at his huge comeback gig in July, a long term friend of the Black Sabbath frontman has revealed

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