42 m. ago Hobbycraft to close nine stores and cut up to 126 jobs as part of major overhaul

The arts and crafts retailer said the store closures would take place by mid-July with hundreds of jobs at risk

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52 m. ago Hidden dangers of parking over puddles with even shallow ones posing risk

While the dangers of driving through floodwater are well known, motorists also can't be too careful when it comes to parking over puddles, even when the water appears too shallow to be harmful

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on the IMF’s warning: Donald Trump could cost the world a trillion dollars | Editorial

The US president’s economic agenda collides with fragile financial systems, triggering market fears, investor flight and developing nation chaosWake up! When the most sober of global institutions, the International Monetary Fund, abandons its usual technocratic calm to sound the alarm on the political roots of global financial instability, it’s time to pay attention. The IMF is warning of a non-negligible risk of a $1tn hit to global output, as Donald Trump’s erratic “America first” agenda – part oligarchic enrichment scheme, part mobster shakedown – collides with a perfect storm of global financial vulnerabilities.Such a shock would be equivalent to a third of that experienced in the 2008 crisis. But it would be felt in a much more fragile and politically charged environment. This time, the crisis stems not just from markets but from the politics at the heart of the dollar system. The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report sees the danger in Mr Trump’s trade ...

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3 h. ago Damian Hurley's friends reveal what he really thinks of mother Elizabeth's new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus and why the singer's relationship with his own children could tear them apart

Elizabeth Hurley has an extremely close bond with her son Damian, who is known for taking her racy bikini snaps and directing her lesbian sex scene in her latest film. 

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4 h. ago Even Trump must know that firing the chair of the Fed would be self

Jerome Powell is a soft target for the president amid economic instability. But getting rid of him would only invite more chaosUS stock markets, Treasury bonds and the dollar itself are sliding amid the tariff turmoil and Donald Trump needs a soft target. It was probably only a matter of time before he intensified his attacks on Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve. It is an easy narrative to blame the dull central banker with orthodox worries about anchoring inflation expectations. Nor is Powell able to engage in tit-for-tat soundbites. Unlike Trump, he must measure the impact on markets of his every word.The open question is how far Trump intends to push things. Monday’s reaction in financial markets was strong because it seemed for the first time that the president could be serious about removal. “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” declared Trump, which was several notches beyond his usual whine about urging the Fed to hurry up with cuts in interest rates. C...

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4 h. ago Shock study shows marriage is linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Staying single or divorcing could lower your odds of getting dementia

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7 h. ago Man City land huge cash windfall from UEFA as chief hails 'fantastic' scheme

Manchester City's summer transfer kitty has been given a boost, with Pep Guardiola's men rewarded for receiving the most international call-ups for UEFA competitions between 2020 and 2024

Sport

7 h. ago Ryanair releases 'disruptions' warning to passengers for today April 22

The airline has issued a statement about of the risk of 'disruption' today, Tuesday, April 22 due to 'high winds'

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7 h. ago Dollar rout forces UK currency risk specialist to suspend shares

UK-listed Argentex warns that falling greenback has resulted in margin calls hitting its liquidity

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8 h. ago IMF warns of rising US recession risk and defends Fed rate policy

Fund lowers outlook for G7 nations and major economies including China and India as trade conflict hits growth

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8 h. ago New EA FC 25 Champions TOTS rewards – FUT Champs rewards updated for TOTS promo

EA Sports has refreshed the EA FC 25 Champions Finals rewards, with more boosted packs being added for the upcoming TOTS promo

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9 h. ago Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk | Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli

As temperatures rise and countries back off their decarbonization efforts, we must confront a reality central banks can’t correctInflation is, at base, a tax on consumption – and it hits the poor the hardest, since they consume more of their incomes and the rich consume less.That’s one reason for concern over Donald Trump’s tariffs, which will disproportionately affect the poor. When the 90-day pause on the tariffs expires, it is reasonable to expect prices to rise, and by a lot.Mark Blyth is a political economist and professor at Brown University. Nicolò Fraccaroli is a visiting scholar at Brown University Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Pete Wicks reveals the 'best' thing about his friendship with Sam Thompson

Pete Wicks gushes over his bond with Sam Thompson as Brits celebrate iconic duos, from Elton and Eminem to Han and Chewbacca, proving opposites really do attract.

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9 h. ago Doctor reveals exact amount of sleep needed to cut heart attack or stroke risk

Sleeping a certain amount of hours reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke according to new research. Those who sleep more or less than this are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease

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9 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival at risk of ‘mass casualty event’ due to crowd control problems

Police warn in new report for London Assembly over ‘dangerous level of crowd density’ at event

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10 h. ago Mechanics warn over serious danger, and cost, of DIY car repairs

Drivers are putting themselves and others at risk in a bid to save money

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11 h. ago Celtic rake in more than double of Rangers from UEFA as national team exploits earn 13 Scottish clubs cash boost

Eleven top flight sides benefit from the scheme which rewards clubs for releasing players for international competitions

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11 h. ago What are bonds? Risks, rewards, when to buy and why they’re so important

You can effectively lend money to the government - and be safely paid to do so over time

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12 h. ago Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as MORE satisfying than their relationships with their friends, partner and even their children, study finds

Most dog owners will tell you that their pet is a key member of the family. But a new study has revealed just how strong the connection between owners and their pets really is.

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12 h. ago The extraordinary rise of bakery tourism: ‘People travel from all over the world. It’s mind

Beer crawls are out and bakery crawls are in, with people arranging whole days, weekends or even holidays around the search for the perfect loaf or croissantJust one day into a 225-mile hike across the width of Scotland last August, Dan Warren was feeling the burn, his old trail shoes wearing painfully thin. But neither sore feet nor swarms of midges would stop the librarian and his scientist wife, Dee Johnson, from reaching their goal: the promise of pastries at the Bakehouse in the west coast fishing town of Mallaig, a 14-day trek plus two ferry hops away from their home near Montrose.The pair are so-called “bakery pilgrims”, travelling significant distances in the pursuit of a fine loaf or bun. “Some of the time we were pushing through overgrown tracks, and there were lots of bogs,” Warren says of their journey. But their eventual reward was a soft brioche bun, filled with crème pâtissière and finished with crumble and berries. Continue reading...

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