Mar 11, 2025, 09:16 PM ET An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ambet Yuson, the general secretary of the Building and Wood Workers’ International, said FIFA told them that […]
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images An official compensation scheme is likely to be set up for people mis-sold finance agreements when buying cars, if widespread failings are found. The City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said it would set up a industry-wide redress scheme if it concluded mis-selling occurred. A decision […]
President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports could make it more expensive to produce cars in the United States, dealing another blow to automakers already facing the potential of rising steel prices because of other policies from his administration. Top of mind for auto executives was the bid by the Japanese […]
Mar 11, 2025, 08:32 PM ET Barcelona star Raphinha is being tracked by Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United, while the Old Trafford brass prefer Harry Kane over Jean-Philippe Mateta. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January […]
The European Union has spent months bracing for painful tariffs from the United States, the bloc’s most important trading partner. On Wednesday, as American steel and aluminum tariffs of 25 percent took effect, European officials began to respond. While the United States buys the most steel and aluminum from countries including Canada, Brazil and Mexico, […]
João da Silva Business reporter, BBC News Reuters The 25% duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit to some of the US’s top trading partners Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports of steel and aluminium have taken effect in a move that will likely escalate tensions with some of […]
Getty Images Early-rising UK stargazers are in for a celestial treat later this week as a partial lunar eclipse takes place just before dawn on Friday. Earth will cast its shadow over the Moon. Unlike in other parts of the world, the eclipse in the UK will only be partial but still a dramatic spectacle, […]
“Making It Work” is a series about small-business owners striving to endure hard times. When Nicole Rizzo saw the “For Sale” listing for Die Cleaning Equipment, the first detail she liked was that it was run by a married couple. Ms. Rizzo, then 43, was searching for a company to run alongside her own husband. […]
Watch: What is a tariff? The BBC’s Adam Fleming explains US President Donald Trump has said he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports from the planned 25% to 50%. He has already imposed separate 25% tariffs on other imports from Mexico and Canada, but almost immediately announced an exemption for carmakers and […]
Getty Images During his election campaign last year, Donald Trump promised Americans he would usher in a new era of prosperity. Now two months into his presidency, he’s painting a slightly different picture. He has warned that it will be hard to bring down prices and the public should be prepared for a “little disturbance” […]