3 d. ago Trump widens war on legal industry with order targeting Jenner & Block

The White House says the law firm ‘abandoned the profession’s highest ideals’ and ‘condoned partisan lawfare’

Events

3 d. ago Jade Goody's mum Jackiey 'won't go quietly' amid Jeff Brazier legal battle

Jade Goody's mum Jackiey Budden and ex Jeff Brazier are at war after he launched a legal bid to stop his youngest son Freddy from seeing his maternal grandmother

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3 d. ago UK retail sales slump in March; Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised) – business live

UK retailers gloomy, while tunnel to connect A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex has been approved.Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent approved by governmentEuropean stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners could be more targetted than feared.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has gained 0.57% this morning, with gains on the German DAX (+0.5%), French CAC (+0.9%) and Italian FTSE MIB (+0.7%).US markets are beginning to show some belief that President Trump’s strong arm negotiating tactics on tariffs might not be quite as punitive for the US economy as feared.There are growing hopes that if they are more targeted, as rumoured, they might helpshore up domestic industry, while securing better terms for the US on the global trading stage.Tesla currently faces a number of challenges in Europe, ahead of the launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV this month. The EV maker ha...

Economics

3 d. ago UK retail sales slump in March amid weak confidence, CBI says – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsEuropean stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners could be more targetted than feared.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has gained 0.57% this morning, with gains on the German DAX (+0.5%), French CAC (+0.9%) and Italian FTSE MIB (+0.7%).US markets are beginning to show some belief that President Trump’s strong arm negotiating tactics on tariffs might not be quite as punitive for the US economy as feared.There are growing hopes that if they are more targeted, as rumoured, they might helpshore up domestic industry, while securing better terms for the US on the global trading stage.Tesla currently faces a number of challenges in Europe, ahead of the launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV this month. The EV maker has a smaller, ageing lineup while traditional automaker rivals and new Chinese entrants alike continue to launch new, of...

Economics

7 d. ago 'Boob God' plastic surgeon launches legal war with influencer who 'broke NDA and complained about operation carried out by Harley Street doctor'

Katy Morgan criticised Dr Riccardo Frati after she alleged that he 'botched' her surgery in April 2021 and is now facing legal action for breaching the NDA she said was signed while she was on opioids.

Science

1 week ago Blake Lively shares loved up snap with husband Ryan Reynolds amid Justin Baldoni legal war as her new movie receives scathing reviews

The Hollywood couple smiled in the snap as Ryan wrapped up in a striped jumper and blue Wrexham lager beanie hat while Blake, 37, rested her head on his shoulder.

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2 w. ago Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni 'secrets' to be made public as bitter legal war gets MAJOR update

Blake Lively's protective order in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni will not prevent the public from eventually gaining access to their private affairs.

Society

2 w. ago Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators 

UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

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2 w. ago Anna Kendrick appears to SHADE Blake Lively's legal war at film premiere while an ally doubles down on support

Anna Kendrick seemingly shaded Blake Lively's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni as she evaded a question during the SXSW Film Festival in Austin on Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s polarising appeal leaves European populists in a tight spot

Nationalist parties have tended to praise the US president’s politics, but many voters dislike his treatment of UkraineEurope’s rightwing populist parties are split over how far to distance themselves from Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine, with some fearing unflinching solidarity with the US president’s brand of nationalism will damage their efforts to widen their domestic support.Broadly, unease over Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the ominous encroach of authoritarianism by the new US administration, is strongest among the populist parties in western Europe and some Nordic countries. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds CLASH with Justin Baldoni again as couple claim their 'profound medical issues' are at risk of being leaked

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's lawyers clashed yet again during the second fiery hearing in their $400 million legal war at Manhattan federal court Thursday.

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3 w. ago Blake Lively slams Justin Baldoni's 'shameless' legal war as she supports New York Times' bold move in $250M lawsuit

Blake Lively is standing firmly behind The New York Times as the publication fights to be removed from Justin Baldoni's massive $250 million lawsuit. The outlet filed a motion on Friday.

Society