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Global growth forecasts slashed in fallout from Donald Trump tariffs, IMF warns

US tariffs leading to global trade disruption and unprecedented uncertainty is set to significantly slow growth in economies around the world, the…

The National (Scotland)

Major highstreet chain set to close multiple stores with more than 100 jobs axed

THE owner of the popular arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is reportedly drawing up plans to close multiple stores across the UK ...

The National (Scotland)

UK Government panned over 'dangerous' migrant crime league table plans

The UK Government has been slammed over reported plans to publish a league table of foreign criminals and their offences ...

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Crowds wave off Navy flagship as it sets sail for Indo-Pacific

The £3 billion aircraft carrier will lead the Carrier Strike Group.

Evening Standard

Duke University warns international students not to leave US even during summer break

‘We are advising members of the Duke international community to avoid international travel unless essential,’ read a Duke announcement Friday

The Independent UK

Trump tariffs chaos will blow huge hole in US economy and hit UK hard, says IMF in damning report

‘The US effective tariff rate surged past levels reached during the Great Depression,’ say the leading economists

Evening Standard

UK economic growth forecast slashed as Trump’s tariffs hit Britain harder than Europe

The downgrade to Britain’s growth forecasts heightens the importance of Rachel Reeves securing a trade deal for the UK

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Gloomy economic forecast piles pressure on Reeves to secure trade deal with Trump

NEWS ANALYSIS: IMF downgrade lays bare the impact of Trump’s tariffs, with experts warning there could be more pain to come unless chancellor can secure a US-UK trade deal. Kate Devlin reports

The Independent UK

I tested the Oukitel WP200 Pro and it's a curiously compelling blend of a phone, earpiece, and smartwatch

A phone that's also a watch and a Bluetooth earpiece, for those who like Bond-inspired gadgets.

TechRadar

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.

Evening Standard

UK jazz star Emma-Jean Thackray: ‘I had the word weirdo thrust upon me. So I’m reclaiming it’

Autistic and with ADHD, the chart-topping musician always felt out of step – and then she had to face terrible grief. She explains how her new album helped her survive

The Guardian - UK

IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs

Global lender cuts forecasts for every major economy, with UK expected to grow by 1.1% this year, down from 1.6%

The Guardian - UK

Digging into an environmental scandal on the Isle of Man

I first spoke to freshwater scientist Calum MacNeil in February 2022. He explained to me that The Isle of Man – a self-governing island in the Irish Sea between the UK and and Ireland – was being cast as world’s only “all-nation” Unesco biosphere reserve.

The Conversation

Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation status

The Isle of Man government has said it is “fully committed to environmental protection and transparency” regarding its Unesco biosphere status – despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea.

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Ukraine war: path to peace looks increasingly narrow as Kyiv’s western backers scramble to focus on their own interests

After more than three years of war, the prospects of peace for Ukraine remain slim. There is no obvious credible pathway even to a ceasefire, given Russia’s refusal to extend a brief and shaky truce over Easter. This, despite the US, UK and Ukraine all signalling their support for this…

Evening Standard

Starmer praises ‘resilience’ of Ukrainians as he makes training visit

The Prime Minister said it is ‘incredibly humbling’ to see the work being done by allied nations to train Ukrainian troops.

The Independent UK

Families could save £1,000 a year by switching to electric vehicles – but there are two big issues to consider

The government have changed their Zero Emission Vehicle mandate which could see more hybrids instead flood the market

The Guardian - UK

I hate the idea of British prison officers carrying stun guns – but it may be our only option

There’s little chance of rehabilitation in the UK’s dangerously depleted prison system. These weapons might at least keep staff and inmates safe, says former prison officer Alex South

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Wahoo's monster treadmill is finally available in the UK (for an eye-watering price)

And there's a brand new feature alongside its innovative 'Run Free' mode

TechRadar

Wahoo's KICKR RUN is going global, replete with its revolutionary RunFree Mode

Wahoo's KICKR Run treadmill is going global.

Guitar World

One of the UK's biggest guitar stores has sold its stock and website to online retailer Gear4music for $3.2 million – after weeks of speculation over its future

GAK, which stands for Guitar, Amp and Keyboard, has been closed since March 25, allegedly for maintenance, before confirmation that it has entered insolvency

Radio France Internationale

Russia's ‘Easter truce’ insincere, says France ahead of new Ukraine peace talks

France has responded with marked scepticism to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent call for an Easter truce in Ukraine, branding it a superficial gesture aimed more at appeasing Washington than paving the way for genuine peace.

GamesRadar

I'm obsessed with Disney pins, so these new Star Wars May 4 ones are going straight into my basket

Plenty of Star Wars May 4 merch is on its way, including some tempting new pins

The Independent UK

Bank of England rate-setter says US tariffs likely to push down on inflation

Megan Greene was speaking weeks ahead of the Bank’s next monetary policy meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.

The Independent UK

Ofcom cracks down on mobile network loophole used to intercept text messages

The regulator said a technical loophole in mobile networks could allow criminals to intercept security codes being sent to mobile users via SMS.

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