22 h. ago Wayne Rooney points out 'strange' Man United decision under Ruben Amorim

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has raised one particular concern about Ruben Amorim's philosophy amid his decision to rotate against Brentford.

Politics

22 h. ago Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go furtherThe Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday amid growing concerns over the hit to UK jobs and growth from Donald Trump’s increasingly erratic global trade war.In the Bank’s first intervention since the US president’s “liberation day” tariff policy announcement sent shock waves through the world economy, Threadneedle Street is expected to reduce its key base rate from the current level of 4.5%. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Labour minister urged to quit over ‘dog whistle’ remark on grooming gangs

The Commons leader has apologised after suggesting on BBC Any Questions that raising concerns over Asian grooming gangs was ‘dog whistle’ politics

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69 h. ago Council looking at scrapping village's 50mph limit after 'years' of campaigns

The speed limit through the village has previously seen 'serious safety concerns' raised

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3 d. ago US designates Haitian gangs as a foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

The U.S. has officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis

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3 d. ago Domino's wants to be able to sell food until 5am in Merthyr Tydfil and some people aren't impressed

Local councillors have raised some concerns about the licensing application for the store in Court Street, fearing locals will be disturbed by noise

Politics

4 d. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen struggles as fans raise concern after TV appearance

A television appearance left fans of Amanda Owen - the popular star of Our Yorkshire Farm - raising concerns online about her wellbeing, after she had been through a turbulent few years in her personal life

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4 d. ago Truth behind Our Yorkshire Farm Amanda Owen's struggles as fans raise concern after TV appearance

A television appearance left fans of Amanda Owen - the popular star of Our Yorkshire Farm - raising concerns online about her wellbeing, after she had been through a turbulent few years in her personal life

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4 d. ago SNP warned of 'catastrophic consequences' for Scottish economy if Rosebank oil plans shelved

Concerns have been raised about the financial impact of two key North Sea oil and gas developments not proceeding.

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5 d. ago Trump tariffs cause fastest slump in British factory export orders in five years – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK manufacturers report falling export orders and China signals openness to US trade talks Fhaheen Khan, senior economist at Make UK, a lobby group for British manufacturing, said:UK manufacturers are caught in the eye of a perfect storm, with rising costs and international trade uncertainty undermining growth prospects. While actual changes in trade have been limited, the unpredictability, particularly around US tariff policy, is doing significant damage and paralysing decision makers. Many firms are delaying major investment decisions until greater clarity emerges, while being forced in the meantime to cut costs through redundancies while pushing through price increases.This has left manufacturing experiencing its most severe slowdown in years, with the UK at a competitive disadvantage compared to our European peers who are weathering current challenges relatively better. As a result, it is now vital that gover...

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5 d. ago Public body to be set up to protect people in Wales from dangers of coal tips

A series of concerns have however been raised about the law

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6 d. ago New update on DWP plans to ‘monitor’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

Several MPs raised concerns over the new Eligibility Verification Measure.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump softens car tariffs as he visits industrial heartland in Michigan

Executive order comes after industry voiced concerns that US trade war would raise costs

Politics

6 d. ago Iranian journalists say they are being muzzled over reporting port explosion

Criminal charges against media outlets have raised concerns about press freedomIranian journalists have warned of a media crackdown after a series of incidents, the most recent an explosion at a munitions company in which one person was killed and two injured.The explosion on Tuesday, for which there has been no official explanation, occurred in Isfahan, only two days after a thwarted cyber-attack on the communications infrastructure on Sunday, and a huge explosion on Saturday at the strategic southern port of Shahid Rajaee, near Bandar Abbas. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago FIA president hints at climbdown amid F1 driver standoff over swearing fines

Mohammed ben Sulayem suggests rule ‘improvements’F1 drivers raised concerns over fines and free speechThe standoff between drivers and the president of Formula One’s governing body over the contentious issue of swearing may have taken a step towards resolution.Ahead of this week’s Miami Grand Prix, FIA leader Mohammed ben Sulayem posted on Instagram that after “constructive feedback” from drivers across the world of motorsport he is considering making “improvements” to the document which lays out the punishments for a range of offences ranging from physical violence to political statements and swearing. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Police and prosecutors’ details shared with Israel during UK protests inquiry, papers suggest

Exclusive: Documents indicate government gave embassy contact details while arms factory protest was investigatedThe UK government shared contact details of counter-terrorism police and prosecutors with the Israeli embassy during an investigation into protests at an arms factory, official documents suggest, raising concerns about foreign interference.An email was sent on 9 September last year by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to Daniela Grudsky Ekstein, Israel’s deputy ambassador to the UK, with the subject matter “CPS/SO15 [Crown Prosecution Service/counterterrorism police] contact details”. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Manchester United 'stance' on blockbuster £60m Victor Osimhen transfer as 'concerns' raised

Latest Manchester United transfer news with an update on Victor Osimhen

Economics

8 d. ago Schools Bill will result in cheaper uniform costs, ministers claim

MPs have previously raised concerns about the high costs parents face in buying branded items of clothing for uniform.

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8 d. ago Wedding business owner 'forced to destroy couples' dreams' after local council refused retrospective planning permission

Katy and Joe Bird won rave reviews for their Cambridgeshire company but had to close it after the local authority raised concerns including the impact on an ancient moat.

Events

1 week ago Urgent concerns raised for man's welfare after going missing in Scots city

Police have launched a search for 55-year-old John Johnston.

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