Follow the latest updates on President-elect Donald Trump. President-elect Donald J. Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out the use of military or economic coercion […]
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M&S Christmas cheer hit by uncertain outlook for UK
Getty Images Marks & Spencer (M&S) has warned about uncertainty ahead for the UK economy, overshadowing a strong Christmas for the retailer. The company said […]
With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President
Lebanon’s deeply divided Parliament is set Thursday to try to elect a new president, potentially ending a yearslong political vacuum and ushering in a degree […]
Why are bond yields rising and how does it affect me?
Getty Images What’s happening in the bond markets? A bond is a bit like an IOU that can be traded in the financial markets. Governments […]
Belgium’s Food Agency Advises Against Eating Your Christmas Tree
Go ahead and recycle your Christmas tree. But please, the Belgian authorities say, don’t try to eat it. The country’s federal food agency delivered that […]
Pound falls and bond yields rise but UK rules out emergency action
Getty Images The pound has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, while UK borrowing costs hit their highest for 16 years. Economists […]
U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told
British special forces soldiers used extreme methods against militants in Afghanistan, including covering a man with a pillow before shooting him with a pistol, as […]
LA wildfires among costliest in US history
The Los Angeles wildfires are on track to be among the costliest in US history, with losses already expected to exceed $50bn (£40bn). In a […]
Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?
President-elect Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that he planned to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” one of […]
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers to use any branch
Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers will be able to use services in any branch of the three brands as part of the group’s […]