Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat
Prime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment Summit
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Messi has been called up to the Argentine national team for his farewell match
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentine national team for his farewell match with the national squad. This was announced by the press office of the Argentine Football Association.
Burnham and Trump to hold first face-to-face meeting in New York - The Times
If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump.
Could AI really wipe out humanity – six experts spell out the risks
There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop.
John Healey in talks with Canada about UK joining new global defence bank
John Healey is in talks with the Canadian government about joining a new global defence bank intended to help allies rearm to counter mounting security threats, just weeks after Rachel Reeves rejected the move.
Financial regulator bans former law firm owner from financial services
The FCA has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services.
UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new £13,000 state pension, No 10 says
The government has promised retirees they will be excluded from paying tax on the full new state pension after official figures paved the way for an inflation-beating increase above the tax-free personal allowance.
Bristol becomes first British city to ban advertisements for fast fashion
Bristol has become the first British city to impose a ban on the advertising of fast fashion, in new restrictions that will also curb ads for SUVs and airlines.
Roscosmos announced the launch of Progress MS-35 to the International Space Station this week
The Progress-MS-35 cargo spacecraft will head to the International Space Station (ISS) this week. Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov announced this to reporters.
World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds
Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters
Zakharova compared Armenia's choice between the EU and the EAEU to a family on the verge of divorce
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Armenia needs to choose between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as soon as possible. She called the argument that it is too earl…
Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries
Carmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive
Statistical Notice 2026/08 - Changes to the criteria for monthly form BT reporting
The Bank of England is changing the criteria used to determine which firms are required to submit Form BT monthly.
Parents seek out school uniform deals, cutting average spend to £54.53
Overall grocery inflation in Great Britain rises to 2.3%, as Ocado and Lidl gain market share
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group
Make NHS and military uniforms in UK, fashion firms urge Burnham
More than 1,200 people, including Ben Fogle, sign letter saying domestic contracts will help preserve UK manufacturing
Channel 4 poaches Paramount’s £300m-plus TV ad sales business from Sky
Channel 4 has poached the Channel 5 owner Paramount’s £300m-plus TV advertising sales business from Sky, in a huge boost days after the broadcaster announced it is to cut 340 jobs.
Minutes of the Securities Lending Committee meeting – March 2026
The Committee discussed ongoing efforts to attract and develop new talent in the securities finance industry. Recent industry-led events have helped reach a wider audience but members noted hiring strategies which are n…
Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies
Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most powerful AI companies.
Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs
Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds
Leading UK retailers ‘breaking law’ by not refunding customers for returned goods, Which? finds
Leading retailers are breaking the law by failing to properly refund customers for returned goods, a Which? investigation has found.
Digital ID comes of age as pubs and bars get go-ahead for biometric scan tech
Younger drinkers in England and Wales will be able to prove their age with a digital ID starting this week as new laws give pubs, off-licences, nightclubs and restaurants the right to use biometric scanning technology t…
Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait
I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
When Brianna Beyrouti looks back on her former life in the city of Portland, Oregon, she says she had been financially "drowning".