17 h. ago Trump comes for Barbie: Mattel lays bare the impact of global tariffs as holiday shopping begins

It is the first time that Mattel has missed on both earnings and revenue expectations in three financial quarters

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2 d. ago Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre review – a devastating exposé of power, corruption and abuse

Giuffre’s posthumously published memoir lays bare the life-wrecking impact of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes – but it is also the story of how a young woman becomes a heroThere is a strand running through Nobody’s Girl – a memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who died by suicide in April this year – in which the activist and survivor of Jeffrey Epstein grapples with something more insidious than abuse. “I know it is a lot to take in,” she writes after a gruelling early passage detailing how she was sexually abused as a child. “But please don’t stop reading.” After recounting the first time Epstein allegedly forced her to have sex with one of his billionaire friends, she writes, “I need a breather. I bet you do too.”Throughout the book, Giuffre beguiles, apologises and cheerfully breaks the fourth wall in an effort to soften the distaste she assumes her story will trigger. Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions s...

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4 d. ago Travel expert shares genius trick to get 57 days off in 2026 and holiday for less

Love Holidays have the exact dates you need to get in the diary, with holidays starting from as little as £139 per person.

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6 d. ago The AI bubble is a bigger global economic threat than Trump’s tariffs

America’s use of import duties has been constrained by financial markets and economic reality

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6 d. ago The AI bubble is a bigger global economic threat than US tariffs

America’s use of import duties has been constrained by financial markets and economic reality

Economics

8 d. ago World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

UK and global GDP growth forecasts upgraded for this year but immigration controls could have negative impact Business live – latest updatesThe global economy has shown “unexpected resilience” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the full impact is yet to be felt, and outlook for growth remains “dim”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.As policymakers gather in Washington for its annual meetings, the IMF has upgraded its forecast for global GDP growth this year to 3.2%, from 3% at its last update in July. Next year’s global forecast is unchanged, at 3.1%. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Rechargeable head torch is 'nice and bright' and 'quick charging'

'I bought these for our holiday camping in Africa and they didn’t disappoint', said one shopper

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2 w. ago Gold price hits record high as people invest during global economic chaos

The precious metal has seen its biggest price explosion since the '70s rising by a third since April when US President Donald Trump announced tariffs which have disrupted global trade

Economics

2 w. ago Where’s the missing $17 trillion? Lawmaker says Trump must reveal what he’s done with new investment bonanza he keeps boasting about

President has repeatedly claimed his global tariffs have caused companies to expand operations or move business to the U.S.

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3 w. ago Global currency market swells to $10tn a day in tariff turmoil

Figures from Bank for International Settlements show rapid growth of currency trading

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3 w. ago Hearts hailed for 'great bit of business' as Jamestown impact laid bare

Berra pleased with how Jambos have reinforced their squad

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3 w. ago 'I went on holiday in Greece and was gobsmacked to see shop popular with Brits'

Greece draws countless tourists with its iconic islands, ancient sites, and sun-kissed beaches, but one holidaymaker was caught off guard by an unusual find during her trip

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4 w. ago Is Trump more unhinged now than during his first term? Take our poll and have your say

Trump’s second stint as US president seems to be even more chaotic than his first, marked by sweeping deportation orders, attacks on judges, and wild tariff threats that rattle global markets

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4 w. ago Global economy more resilient than expected amid Trump tariffs, OECD says

International body warns of slowdown next year, with UK growth expected to lose ground among G7 countriesBusiness live – latest updatesThe global economy has been more resilient than expected in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but is set to slow over the next year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned.The Paris-based club of industrialised countries has upgraded its projection for global GDP this year, to 3.2% – up from the 2.9% it expected in its last forecast in June. Continue reading...

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