Extreme weather in Russia has hit the country's third biggest wheat producing region, damaging crops and raising the risk of losses. Analysts are closely monitoring the weather for signs of frost,...
Rachel Reeves has been dealt her biggest crisis yet after UK borrowing costs hit their highest level in nearly 30 years. Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to unleash panic across markets on...
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Kemi Badenoch has accused the Liberal Democrats of “fake patriotism” for urging people to buy British products but rejecting calls for a military VE Day parade. The Tory leader hit out as Sir Ed...
The conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) and the left-leaning Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed a coalition treaty in order to form a new government in Germany. The deal comes five weeks after...
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In the tariff war unleashed by US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves face perhaps their greatest challenge since last year's July landslide victory....
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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...
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Sir Keir Starmer has seen the opportunity in President Trump’s reset, a golden opportunity for the Labour Party to reset after its disastrous start in government. Better to be born lucky than...
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Donald Trump triggered a major economic war with China, which said it will “fight to the end” in retaliation at America slapping an additional 50% tariff on imports. Ahead of another day of...
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China47 minutes agoEmma Haslett and Charlotte EdwardsBusiness ReportersDonald Trump has threatened China with an additional tariff of 50% on goods imported into the...
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has claimed the bloc is ready to negotiate with the US. Hours after Donald Trump unveiled the tariffs the US has unleashed on the world...