34 h. ago US hitwoman disguised in a niqab is found guilty of trying to assassinate Birmingham businessman after falling for his rival online

Aimee Betro, 45, wore a niqab in an attempt to disguise her appearance before blasting Sikander Ali, 33, at close range outside his house in September 2019.

Events

5 d. ago Why shoppers are shunning the high street as UK footfall continues to decline

Retailers had hoped for a ‘summer boost’ but this has not materialised

Politics

7 d. ago Construction output shrinks at fastest rate for five years amid housebuilding woes

Construction sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in more than five years last month as housebuilding output fell sharply again, fresh data shows.

Society

7 d. ago Business news live: Glencore profits fall and Tesla shareholders sue Musk over Robotaxi

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Wednesday

Economics

7 d. ago UK construction activity shrinks by most in five years as housebuilding falls – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsOpenAI takes on Meta and DeepSeek with free and customisable AI modelsThe contraction in UK construction last month is another reason for the Bank of England to consider cutting interest rates at noon tomorrow.A rate cut, from 4.25% to 4%, is already widely expected – it’ s a 95% chance, according to the City money markets this morning.“The Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates this week in what is likely to be a complex decision as the MPC weighs weak growth, sticky inflation, and a looming fiscal tightening.While markets are pricing in a 0.25% cut, attention will centre on the voting split – particularly how many members vote for a 0.5% move or prefer to hold. Continue reading...

Society

7 d. ago Long waits in Scotland’s A&E rise despite patient numbers falling

Almost one in 10 waited more than eight hours to be seen in A&E

Science

1 week ago 'Truth about what we saw on set with Mr Big': Chris Noth was cancelled at height of #MeToo

As Mr Big in Sex And The City, he was the handsome businessman whose gentlemanly charm made Carrie Bradshaw - and millions of fans - fall in love with him.

Politics

1 week ago Germany’s ‘oldest and biggest’ gay nightclub declares bankruptcy

SchwuZ, a 50-year-old dance hotspot, falls victim to inflation and rising rents threatening Berlin’s club sceneGermany’s “oldest and biggest” gay dance club has declared itself bankrupt after nearly half a century in business, falling victim to inflation and an evolving party culture threatening Berlin’s nightlife.Management troubles and dating apps were among the factors putting SchwuZ on the ropes last year and in May the club shortened its opening hours, laid off staff and asked regulars for help to plug a growing shortfall, to little avail. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Thugs from rival London gangs who brought terror to seaside town with machetes and handgun jailed for total of 34 years

Northside Newham and Southside Newham clashed as holidaymakers fled to safety. Businesses said the confrontation had 'tainted' the area, with custom falling dramatically since.

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4 w. ago Scottish business administrations fall but pressures persist across key sectors

The number of Scottish businesses entering administration fell by 24% in the first half of 2025, according to new analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

Events

last month NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after his business partner was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart

Events

last month EU scrambles to respond to US tariff threat as Trump promises ‘major statement’ on Russia – Europe live

EU ministers meet for urgent talks after US president threatens 30% tariffs on blocA show of unity is expected publicly with German chancellor Friedrich Merz saying he will work “intensively” with Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen and Trump to try and rescue the agreement in principle that was put on Trump’s desk last week involving tariffs of 10%. Over the past three months Germany has urged a quick UK style deal while Macron has favoured a tougher stance to face down Trump, given average tariffs before his presidency were 2.5% and they breach WTO rules.The EU’s continued and future reliance on the US for security and defence is influencing the position with member states accepting a trade off between business and arms and military intelligence Trump provides.If stock markets fall that puts at risk the pensions and the savings of the Americans. Continue reading...

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last month Bank of England governor says jobs slowdown could prompt rate cut; European markets fall after Trump tariff threat – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Andrew Bailey insists: “I think the path [for interest rates] is down”.Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 30% on European Union imports from next month is weighing on European stock markets this morning.Most of Europe’s markets have dropped at the start of trading, pulling the pan-European Stoxx 600 index down by 0.6%.Inadvertently or otherwise the President is testing the market’s patience. At a time when investors had seemingly brushed aside the likelihood of the base line of tariffs settling at 10%, the new pronouncements suggest a level of between 15% and 20% being the norm, with additionally punitive numbers on the likes of Canada at 35% adding to the uncertainty.The so-called “TACO” trade will therefore be tested again, with markets drifting in the US on Friday and futures currently suggesting a similar fall today. In addition, and as the new 1 August extension approaches, nerves are likely to jangle. Continue readi...

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