Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News EPA WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called US-China relations “really worrying” at a press conference in Geneva on Wednesday The World Trade Organization (WTO) has forecast that global trade will fall this year because of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. It added “severe downside risks”, including reciprocal tariffs and political […]
Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Staff at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon began adapting the male urinary bottle for women It is hoped a device adapted to allow immobile female hospital patients to go to the toilet more easily could be rolled out nationwide. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Swindon, has called […]
Apr 22, 2025, 08:57 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero has said he “would love” to play in LaLiga one day amid growing speculation over his future in north London. Romero, whose contract with Spurs expires in June 2027, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid this summer. “LaLiga […]
Getty Images Maggie Chapman said there was “bigotry, prejudice and hatred” in the court ruling The dean of the faculty of advocates has criticised Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman for what he described as “reprehensible” comments attacking the judiciary following the Supreme Court judgement on the definition of a woman. Ms Chapman – the deputy […]
Manchester United are exploring the possibility of triggering the release clause in Matheus Cunha’s contract at Wolves, a source has told ESPN. United are looking to bolster their attack this summer and have identified Cunha as one of their top targets. A source has told ESPN that the club have received positive indications about his […]
Nick Edser Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The US growth forecast for this year has been given the biggest downgrade among advanced economies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a result of uncertainty caused by trade tariffs. Growth is now expected to be 1.8% this year, down from the IMF’s estimate of 2.7% […]
Apr 22, 2025, 06:45 AM ET Premier League side Manchester City were allocated around €5.17 million ($5.94m), the most of any UEFA club, as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players. A record €233m were distributed to 901 clubs from all 55 member associations for […]
People struggling with the cost of living can apply for a £425 grant, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has said. Those on low incomes and in financial crisis are eligible for the payments, which can cover utility bills, food costs and other items. The authority said it had been given a further £3.6m by the […]
Apr 22, 2025, 03:34 AM ET Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke said he planned to rip up his usual celebration plans of “cake and coffee on the sofa” in order to revel in Leeds United’s return to the Premier League like a “fire beast.” The league leaders were promoted to the top-flight after their […]
Apr 21, 2025, 11:11 AM ET Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has said the club has a “gentleman’s agreement” with head coach Xabi Alonso that means he could leave the Bundesliga side to take over at one of the clubs he represented as a player, including Real Madrid and Liverpool, should he wish to do […]