62 m. ago Democrat slams tariffs announcement: ‘Trump is driving the US economy straight into a wall’ – live

Ron Wyden, ranking member of Senate finance committee, says tariffs on neighboring countries will be felt by Americans and called it a betrayal to Trump’s votersTrump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade warAs Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a radical and opaque cost-cutting drive that allows him to keep control of SpaceX, Tesla and other huge companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts.We expect that today’s meeting will be the first in a series of such expert consultations that will bring us closer to overcoming the disagreements that have a...

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76 m. ago Why cyber criminals pose a real risk to Scotland’s renewable energy boom

In Scotland, there are estimated to be more than 20 cyber crimes every day

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89 m. ago Charles and Camilla make second donation to Middle East humanitarian appeal

The King and Queen were among the first to donate to the appeal at its launch last October.

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2 h. ago Warning over young driver insurance move as parents could face ban

Young drivers are facing huge insurance costs, with the average annual premium for a driver aged 17-19 is £1,965 for women and £2,218 for men

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2 h. ago ‘We wouldn’t say no’: Five keen to kick off reunion tour with Glastonbury slot

The band will embark on a 12-date tour beginning in October.

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2 h. ago 'Giving birth is morally wrong': the rise of the antinatal movement in the UK

As Elon Musk champions the pronatal movement in America, the antinatal movement is gathering pace in Britain

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3 h. ago Teen dies months after suspected ear infection turned out to be aggressive brain tumour

Jac Sexton, from Aberdare in South Wales, had only just started working as a barber when he suddenly began experiencing dizziness and slurred speech in October 2024.

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3 h. ago Teen, 19, dies months after being told headache was ear infection

Jac Sexton, who had just started working as a barber, was initially diagnosed with an ear infection but his symptoms were soon found to be the result of a high-grade glioblastoma

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4 h. ago London Strong Foundation donates five more AEDs to community on annual Blue Out Day

London Strong Foundation donates five more AEDs to community on annual Blue Out Day  WEYI

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4 h. ago Council tax bills will increase by 4.5% after council approves annual budget

It was approved after a lengthy and heated debate between members

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4 h. ago Claudia Lawrence's mum reveals police update after discovery at missing daughter's home

Claudia Lawrence's mum discovered a hidden loft in her daughter’s wardrobe and fears it may never have been searched properly 16 years after the initial investigation

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4 h. ago Later life mortgage lending jumped in the 2024 fourth quarter, new figures show

Some 35,840 new home loans were handed out to older borrowers in the fourth quarter of last year, marking a 28.2% annual increase, according to UK Finance

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5 h. ago Work to expand one of Scotland's first onshore windfarms set to begin

Fred. Olsen Renewables is pushing on with its plans for a third phase of turbines at Windy Standard near Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway.

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5 h. ago Triathlete blames bonking for doping ban as statement issued on 'intimate relationship'

Swiss triathlete Imogen Simmonds has blamed failing a doping test on bonking after she tested positive for Ligandrol, a banned substance in December

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5 h. ago U.S. economy expanded at 2.3% annual pace from October to December, unchanged from initial estimate

The American economy grew at a solid 2.3% annual rate the last three months of 2024, supported by a burst of year-end consumer spending, the government said, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of fourth-quarter growth

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6 h. ago Celebrity osteopath who admitted voyeurism had camera and telescope in car

Torben Hersborg pleaded guilty to spying on female university students in December last year, the court was previously told.

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6 h. ago YouTube star MrBeast planning investment round that could value company at $5bn

26-year-old is reportedly planning to use funds to create a holding company for his growing empireThe world’s biggest YouTube star, MrBeast, is planning to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in a move that would reportedly value his company at roughly $5bn (£3.9bn).The YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is said to have spoken with several wealthy individuals and financial firms about taking part in the investment round, which would help to expand his business. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘The Hunger Games: On Stage’ Sets October Premiere in London

‘The Hunger Games: On Stage’ Sets October Premiere in London  Variety

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6 h. ago Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter praised as she tells fans 'this is me' and that they're 'not alone' in candid update

She gave a candid glimpse into her life as a new busy mum-of-two having welcomed her second child into the world in December

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6 h. ago Enforced returns from UK jump 28% to highest annual figure in six years

There were 4,428 enforced returns in the second half of 2024, compared with 3,736 in the first six months.

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