Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee, has described the US tariffs as “bullying”, saying the “ruthless behavior” has damaged global and multilateral trade on top of bringing great risks and uncertainties to the world. At a press conference earlier today, Mr Lee pledged to take steps to address the tariffs. He …
Read More »Bill Ackman walks back criticisms of Howard Lutnick amid tariff backlash
‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 50% tariff on China. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman walked back his attack on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday in a post on social media, after previously arguing the commerce secretary profits if the economy implodes …
Read More »Oxford Ionics’ breakthroughs herald dawn of a new mainstream quantum computing age | City & Business | Finance
Breakthrough technology developed by UK advanced manufacturer Oxford Ionics (OI) is set to take quantum computing mainstream in revolutionary ways that will supercharge industries across the world. The company is now at the forefront of a highly competitive sector with enormous rewards. These are thanks to quantum computing’s extraordinary qubit …
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Kids’ shows make a comeback With its third season wrapping up last night, “The White Lotus” has easily become one of the most talked-about television shows of 2025. Though the range of experience among the actors in the HBO series varies, every cast member shares one thing in common: their …
Read More »Labour says PIP claimants losing £4k ‘can manage with interventions’ | Personal Finance | Finance
A DWP minister has doubled down on a decision to cut benefits for hundreds of thousands of PIP claimants, saying people losing out on payments can manage their health condition with “small interventions”. PIP (Personal Independence Payment) is intended to help cover the extra cost of people with a long-term …
Read More »Trump says China is ‘biggest abuser of them all’ on tariffs
Bianco Research President Jim Bianco discusses whether President Donald Trump’s tariffs impact the Federal Reserve on ‘Making Money.’ President Donald Trump called China the “biggest abuser of them all” when it comes to tariffs, adding in a Truth Social post Monday that Beijing is ignoring his warnings “not to retaliate.” …
Read More »Stock markets LIVE: FTSE 100 plummets as Trump sparks recession fears in new Black Monday | Personal Finance | Finance
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: “The big flight to cash continues as investors seek a shelter for their money amid the tariff storm. “Trump has dashed hopes for an easing of policy by calling tariffs ‘medicine’, and investors are absorbing the implications of this …
Read More »UK-based Jaguar Land Rover puts pause on shipments to US amid Trump tariffs
Elon Musk says he hopes for a future where tariffs are no longer necessary for the U.S. and Europe. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced plans on Saturday to pause shipments of its British-made vehicles to the U.S. for a month as it figures out the implications of a 25% tariff …
Read More »State pension warning as 650k hammered by ‘retirement tax’ from Sunday | Personal Finance | Finance
Thousands of retirees will be required to pay income tax after a rise in the state pension pushed them over the qualifying threshold. The Government’s increase of the full “new” state pension to £11,973 today (April 6) will push 650,000 people across the frozen income tax threshold of £12,570 in …
Read More »Universal Epic Universe testing operations ahead of park opening
Universal’s newest park opens in Orlando, Florida, on May 22, 2025. Watch a sneak peak of the entrances to the different worlds from Celestial Park. Universal Epic Universe opens in Orlando, Florida in 46 days. The park is currently testing out operations for team members, their families and the media. …
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