15 h. ago John Swinney warns businesses against transgender spaces knee

First Minister John Swinney has warned against a knee-jerk reaction to ban trans people from spaces.

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3 d. ago ‘A sweeping catastrophe’: 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, a photo exhibit honors Mississippi victims

Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers captures the grief and resilience of survivors in the Magnolia stateTwenty years ago this August, the United States Gulf coast was irrevocably changed when Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest and costliest storms to ever hit the country, made landfall. Making landfall as a strong category 3, the storm, which was so vast it stretched the length of the Mississippi Gulf coast all the way into Alabama, hit the Mississippi-Louisiana coastal border before continuing northward.Since then, superstorms fueled by the climate crisis have become relatively commonplace in the country, but the impact of Katrina endures to this day. Immediately following the storm, the country and world were enthralled by tragic stories out of New Orleans, where the levees failed to a catastrophic effect and the local, state and federal responses were disastrous. But Mississippi, which received the maximum impact from the storm surge, was largely left out of the nationa...

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3 d. ago ‘Very problematic’: US apparel bosses say Trump’s tariffs will hurt Americans

The president aims to boost US manufacturing, but insiders warn tariffs will increase costs and destroy businessesAcross the US, many executives leading apparel and textiles businesses are scratching their heads.Tariffs of 145% on goods from China, and tariffs of 10% on goods from much of the rest of the world, have been billed by the White House as a once-in-a-generation efffort to boost domestic manufacturing. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK consumer confidence hit by higher household costs and US tariffs

All measures of leading survey drop in April as price rises and Trump import taxes bite

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4 d. ago Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom

Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on ‘competitive environment and deteriorating sales’Nissan says it expects to lose as much as £4bn this year because a turnaround plan will be more costly than expected.The expected loss at Japan’s third-largest carmaker is almost 10 times the figure it had previously guided. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Benidorm horror as 'body washes up on beach' with no ID at Brit

An unidentified body has been found washed up on a beach at the much loved Brit holiday hotspot of Benidorm. This tragic discovery comes after a string of crimes have hit the Costa Blanca region

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4 d. ago Inchcape warns that car supply could be impacted by US tariffs

The London-listed company saw shares slip in early trading on Thursday.

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5 d. ago US trade war will hurt UK growth, Bank of England governor warns; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsACEA’s latest European car sales report shows a continued decline in demand for fossil fuel-powered vehicles.While new battery-electric car sales grew by 23.9% in the first three months of 2025, to 412,997 units, petrol car registrations saw a significant decline of 20.6%, with all major markets showing decreases. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves live: ‘Collapse in confidence’ warning from UK businesses ahead of Trump trade talks

Activity across the UK’s private sector falls to more than two-year low amid Trump tariffs

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6 d. ago Brit, 32, shot dead on Costa del Sol 'was executed to "settle scores" in gangland hit'

A 32-year-old man - who is believed to be British and from Liverpool - was killed on Monday night in the popular British holiday resort of Calahonda between Marbella and Fuengirola.

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6 d. ago Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF

World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lendersIMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffsEditorial: Donald Trump could cost the world $1tnThe global financial system is coming under increasing strain as Donald Trump’s trade war rocks markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned.“Global financial stability risks have increased significantly,” the IMF said in its regular snapshot of the system, urging regulators to be on the alert for potential crises. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Global growth forecasts slashed in fallout from tariffs, IMF warns

The UK economy is predicted to grow by 1.1% this year, 0.5 percentage points less than January’s forecast.

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1 week ago Brits face Easter flood chaos with four areas hit and drivers issued 'floating car' alert

Some residents across the country have been warned that the flooding of homes and businesses could occur over the weekend as up to a 75mm of rain could end up falling

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1 week ago Modified Fire TV Stick users warned this is how police detect them

Authorities carried out a clampdown on illegal streaming sticks last year 🚨

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1 week ago Warning Scottish ministers risk more wildfires spreading with new muirburn system

Organisations calling for change made the warning in light of the wildfires that have occurred across Scotland

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1 week ago European stocks wobble as central bank warns over growth outlook

London’s FTSE 100 edged just 0.06 points higher at 8,275.66.

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1 week ago Global economic growth will slow amid Trump tariffs, IMF warns – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as ECB reduces main interest rate from 2.5% to 2.25%, the seventh cut in a yearTrump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest ratesECB cuts rates for third time this year as Europe braces for Trump tariffsDonald Trump is awake. And he has strongly criticised monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, saying the end of Jerome Powell’s tenure as chair “cannot come fast enough”.In a post on Truth Social, the social network he owns, Trump said that Powell had been too slow to cut interest rates – contrasting its hesistance because of perceived inflationary pressures with the European Central Bank (ECB).The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time, and yet, “Too Late” Jerome Powell of the Fed, who is always TOO LATE AND WRONG, yesterday issued a report which was another, and typical, complete “mess!” Oil prices are down, groceries (even eggs!) are down, and the USA is getting RICH ON TARIFFS. ...

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1 week ago Easter weekend travel warning issued ahead of ‘busiest’ day of travel

Holidaymakers are urged to check before they travel as people jet off for the bank holiday weekend

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1 week ago US stocks drop after Nvidia warns over hit from controls on China exports

London’s FTSE was retreating during the day, but made headway later in the afternoon following gains from mining and energy stocks.

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1 week ago Global fund managers warn of accelerating risk of recession in key survey

Net “recession is coming” score is the 4th highest in the past 20 years of the BoA survey.

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