Trump recognises tariff ‘transition problems’ as US markets fall again
Donald Trump has said there will “always be transition problems” and “difficulty” as markets fell again amid continued uncertainty over the US president’s global tariff war. His statement on Thursday…
Watch: Was Trump’s 90-day tariffs pause really a grand plan?
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on higher-band tariffs with the exception of China, imposing a 125% tariff on Chinese goods. The White House has said…
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
The first thing I notice is the lack of a strong aroma. There’s no familiar, powerful waft of cocoa when opening this bag of sweets, the packet of biscuits, or…
What goes on inside toddlers’ brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out
Two-year-old Henry is completely transfixed by the iPad in front of him. Every time a smiley face appears he taps the screen – and his tap transforms the face into…
Will Poulter and Kit Connor: We shaved each other’s heads before filming Warfare
The young cast of Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s film Warfare had to bond pretty quickly, to play a US military unit whose lives depended on each other, during the…
GP’s fears for patients over benefits changes
The cost of living crisis was making people ill and there would be a “flood” of people needing support as benefit changes came into force, a Sheffield GP has warned.…
Tensions rise at one of the UK’s biggest van-dwelling sites
Plans to move one of the UK’s biggest van-dwelling communities are under way amid growing tensions with people who live nearby. At least 60 caravans and vans are parked around…
Ncuti Gatwa cast as Elizabethan playwright Marlowe
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been cast in a new play as Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe, the Royal Shakespeare Company has announced. Born With Teeth will explore the relationship…
Never say never on Gavin & Stacey film – Larry Lamb
A Gavin and Stacey star has admitted he felt “relief” when the series came to an end. Larry Lamb opened up about how playing Mick Shipman on the hit sitcom…
Beyond Paradise is taking a ‘grittier’ turn
One of the stars of the hit BBC TV drama Beyond Paradise says the show has taken a “grittier” turn in its third series. Zahra Ahmadi plays DS Esther Williams,…