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Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

The move is in retaliation to Trump's tariff threats on Canada, and is expected to raise energy costs for 1.5 million US homes.

Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy ‘transition’

Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.

Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

The move is in retaliation to Trump's tariff threats on Canada, and is expected to raise energy costs for 1.5 million US homes.

Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible

Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons

Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.

Mark Carney: The ‘anti-Trump’ numbers man who may force the UK to take a side

The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign.

Mark Carney: The ‘anti-Trump’ numbers man who may force the UK to take a side

The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign.

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy ‘transition’

New retaliatory tariffs from China targeting some US farm products came into effect on Monday.