Trump presses ahead with global trade war despite calls to reconsider
President claims ‘many’ countries are seeking a deal with US as he prepares to impose steep tariffs on trading partners US politics –live updates Donald...
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Northern Ireland faces court case over £300m north-south power pylon plan
Campaigners claim NI is being used as a ‘whipping boy’ to feed Irish republic’s energy-hungry datacentres An ambitious €350m (£300m) plan to connect electricity grids...
Bank ‘should cut UK interest rates to at least 4% in May amid tariff turmoil’
Ex-Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean says cut of 0.5 points needed because of ‘crazy situation’ in US The Bank of England should use...
Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war
Britain gets off comparatively lightly but US president’s action could still cost billions in lost growth US politics – latest updates Donald Trump has hit...
UK regulator fines 10 carmakers and two trade bodies over green ad collusion
CMA found car firms chose not to compete when advertising what percentage of their vehicles could be recycled Ten leading car manufacturers – plus two...
Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ levies A large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory...
Trump ‘running out of patience’ with Putin over Ukraine ceasefire, says Finnish president
Alexander Stubb – who played golf with Trump this weekend – suggested deadline and US sanctions package Donald Trump is losing patience with Vladimir Putin’s...
Partial solar eclipse live: watch as moon blocks part of sun for people in northern hemisphere
Partial solar eclipse will be visible to differing degrees depending on where you watch it in the northern hemisphere Here’s a view of the sun...
Europe’s first Mars rover will have UK-built lander
Airbus also built the Rosalind Franklin rover, due to launch in 2028 to search for signs of past life Europe’s first rover to be sent...
Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war
Chancellor says UK not planning retaliatory tariffs on US ‘at the moment’ while PM calls move ‘very concerning’ Business live – latest updates UK politics...
