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Panic in Ireland as Donald Trump tariffs threaten to 'blow villages to bits'

Donald Trump's tariffs threaten to decimate Ireland's pharmaceutical industry as the US President seeks to "force" companies to relocate to America. Villages in County Cork, where major...

Spain's strict new tourism law comes into effect in the Canary Islands

Spain has enacted new legislation in its latest hit on tackling its housing crisis. Now in force, the law also applies in the Canary Islands and targets property owners planning to rent their...

Bank of England breaks silence on Donald Trump's tariffs with huge 10 word warning

The Bank of England (BoE) has broken its silence on the wide-ranging global tariffs imposed by Donald Trump that have sent shockwaves throughout global stock markets.Last week, the US President...

China explodes at Trump hitting back with massive 84% tariffs as full-on trade war erupts

China will impose 84% tariffs on US imports after Donald Trump announced a 104% levy on Chinese goods. The country's finance ministry announced the additional levy on all goods imported from the US....

Incredible pictures show how £1<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> upgrade to UK’s busiest train station will look

Incredible pictures show how £1bn upgrade to UK’s busiest train station will look

Incredible pictures have shown what a huge £1billion upgrade will look like at the UK's busiest railway station. The plans will enable Liverpool Street to serve more than 200million passengers a...

Humiliation for Vladimir Putin as desperate Russian soldiers 'advance in golf carts'

Vladimir Putin’s army is reportedly resorting to advancing in golf carts in Ukraine as equipment losses cripple the Russian army, in a humiliating blow. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW)...

Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing

Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing5 hours agoIone WellsSouth America correspondentReporting fromGuayaquil, EcuadorBBC"The Albanian mafia would call me and say:...

British Steel solution is within reach, minister says

British Steel solution is within reach, minister says 24 minutes agoCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA "commercial solution" for British Steel is "within reach" according to...

Donald Trump threatens fresh £8.7<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> blow to UK economy in hours

Donald Trump threatens fresh £8.7bn blow to UK economy in hours

US President Donald Trump has threatened to go further in his tariff war by adding an additional “major tariff on pharmaceuticals.” Drug imports were not included in the US administration’s...

UK town WILL get new Universal theme park in £50<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> boost - as exact opening date revealed

UK town WILL get new Universal theme park in £50bn boost - as exact opening date revealed

A massive new state-of-the-art theme park is to be built in Bedfordshire. The Universal theme park is set to open in 2031 with rides, live shows and plenty to eat and rink. It is expected to create...

New Universal theme park confirmed for UK

New Universal theme park confirmed for UK11 minutes agoDanny FullbrookBBC News, BedfordshireUniversal Studios / ComcastA new Universal theme park will be built in the UK, the government has...

Government considers nationalising British Steel

Government considers nationalising British Steel 42 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCHannah MillerPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesThe government is considering nationalising...

The 3 councils that didn't carry out any road maintenance in an entire year

Three councils did not carry out road maintenance - excluding work to potholes - in the 2023/24 financial year, new figures show. Only 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received...

What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?

What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?45 minutes agoBen ChuBBC VerifyGetty ImagesA full-scale trade war with China and the US is in prospect after President Donald Trump threatened...

Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks

Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks24 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorGetty ImagesGerman security officials say they are carefully examining possible indications of...

Experts dispute claims dire wolf brought back from extinction

Experts dispute claims dire wolf brought back from extinction1 hour agoVictoria GillScience correspondent, BBC NewsColossal BiosciencesThere is a magnificent, snow-white wolf on the cover of Time...

Russian economy meltdown as £24<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> wiped from Moscow's markets with worst crash in 18 years

Russian economy meltdown as £24bn wiped from Moscow's markets with worst crash in 18 years

Russia's economy is facing a dramatic meltdown, with £23.7 billion wiped off Moscow's markets in the wake of an unprecedented economic storm. Kyrylo Shevchenko, former Governor of Ukraine’s...

China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next?

China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next?59 minutes agoYvette Tan, Annabelle Liang and Kelly NgReporting fromSingaporeGetty ImagesThe trade war between the world's two biggest...

This brand's designer PJs cost £600 – now you can get a pair from £40 at M&S

If you have always fancied a pair of designer PJs, then Marks and Spencer's new collaboration with luxury British nightwear designer Olivia von Halle should be on your radar.The brand's collections...

EU reeling as Trump rejects Von der Leyen deal with £280<b class='text-danger'>bn</b> tariff demand

EU reeling as Trump rejects Von der Leyen deal with £280bn tariff demand

US President Donald Trump rejected an offer from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, which proposed a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal on cars and industrial goods. In a fiery White...