Britain is parting company with the European Union by not retaliating to the tariffs that President Trump imposed on steel and aluminum imports on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer calculates that he can negotiate a trade deal with the United States that would spare his country in the long term. The approach contrasts sharply…
LONDON – The captain of a ship that hit a U.S. tanker off northeast England is a Russian national, the company which owns the vessel said, as police continued their inquiries into the accident and fears over the environmental impact of the crash eased. The Solong container ship crashed into the Stena Immaculate, a tanker…
Liam Bates, president of long products at Marcegaglia, a steel maker in Sheffield, said the tariffs are “very unhelpful”. Between 15% and 20% of what Marcegaglia melts in Sheffield is sent to the US, across both semi-finished and finished steel products, he told PA news agency. Some of those products are “already burdened”, with UK…
The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a stationary tanker in the North Sea is a Russian national, the ship’s owner confirmed to AFP on Wednesday. U.K. police arrested the man after the Solong cargo ship, owned by Ernst Russ, struck the U.S.-flagged Stena Immaculate on Monday, leaving one crew member missing and…
The moon will darken as it moves into Earth’s shadow and will eventually turn red, earning its “blood moon” nickname. In a partial lunar eclipse, the sun, Earth, and moon are almost, rather than fully, aligned. This means a dark section appears on the moon. The last total lunar eclipse was in May 2022, when…
The potential withdrawal of the USA from European defence arrangements has sent shockwaves through the continent. With Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine ongoing and Donald Trump’s second presidency raising serious questions about NATO’s future, European governments are finally waking up to the reality that their long-standing reliance on American military power may be coming to…
Both small businesses won £5,000 grant prizes at the ‘Green Growth Awards’ – a new competition launched by Small Business Britain and BT to showcase UK entrepreneurs pioneering sustainable growth. York’s Cooper King Distillery and Hoe Grange Holidays were both called out for leading the way with sustainable innovations, showcasing how green practices can benefit…
The US President imposed global tariffs on steel and aluminium on Tuesday night, while raising a flat duty on steel and aluminium entering America to 25%. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warned against “protectionism” as the UK Government seeks to boost domestic business confidence and economic growth. John Foster, chief policy officer at the…
Hotels can make or break a holiday. A good hotel will offer a reliable base to explore the surrounding area. But a great hotel will make you never, ever want to leave. The good news is, we’re spoiled for choice here the UK. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all teeming with a wide variety of really…
Borough Care, a local care home group in Stockport, has been recognised as one of the UK’s best at the prestigious 2025 CareHome.co.uk Awards. For the third consecutive year, Borough Care was recognised as one of the UK’s Top 20 Care Home Groups. The awards were based on first-hand reviews from residents and relatives. The…