More than 40 Labour MPs from three influential backbench groups have called on ministers to introduce digital IDs, which they claim would boost productivity in delivering public services and crack down on illegal employment. The open letter – organised by the Rother Valley MP, Jake Richards – has been signed by the co-chairs of the…
In this photo illustration, a double exposure images shows U.S. President Donald Trump against the EU flag. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images European Union leaders urged a calm response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs that have battered global markets, days after a more bellicose China pulled the trigger on retaliation. “The reaction…
Investors piled back into Australian shares on Tuesday, ignoring a looming showdown between the US and China in a tariff battle that threatens to paralyse global trade. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed up more than 2%, representing its biggest one-day gain in more than two years. The rebound erased some of the steep losses suffered…
Nintendo on Wednesday unveiled details for the Switch 2. It’ll include a bigger screen and controllers and is a faster version than its predecessor, which sold more than 150 million units since its 2017 release. The Switch 2 will hit store shelves on June 5 for $449.99, up from $300 for the original Switch. Like…
Duke’s unceremonious end to the 2024-25 season has not affected its title odds for next season. Now that Florida has been crowned this year’s champion, it’s time to look ahead to next year. Could Florida repeat? Or will the Blue Devils, with the top-ranked incoming recruiting class, be able to climb back to the top…
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters The meaning of the word “reciprocity” is being strained by the Trump administration. Not only did the White House use a…
The ball was tipped, Most Outstanding Player Walter Clayton Jr. was a shooting star and Florida had its “One Shining Moment” on Monday night, winning the national championship over Houston in a 65-63 thriller. As the Gators continued the longstanding tradition of cutting down the nets, another national championship game moment carried on. The latest…
Pedestrians walk outside a Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA bank branch in Milan, Italy. Alessia Pierdomenico | Getty Images Siena, ITALY — Monte dei Paschi di Siena is holding firm on its plans to acquire Mediobanca for 13 billion euros ($14.3 billion) despite ongoing market turbulence, telling CNBC it will complete the deal…
The Bank of England should use its meeting next month to cut interest rates by at least half a percentage point to 4% in response to the financial turmoil created by Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, the former deputy governor Charlie Bean has said. He believes an aggressive strategy is needed to combat the fallout from…
Starting May 7, United States flyers won’t be able to board a domestic plane unless they have a Real ID. They won’t be able to access certain federal facilities or enter a nuclear power plant. Not sure you have a Real ID? Look at your current drivers license or state identification card. If it’s Real…
