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Article content MONTREAL — A representative of Canada’s aluminum industry says the Trump administration’s 25 per cent tariffs could destroy demand for the metal in the American market. Article content Jean Simard, president and chief executive of the Aluminum Association of Canada, says orders from U.S. clients will slow and aluminum will pile up at […]
The British government has not ruled out imposing its own tariffs on the United States after President Trump’s decision to levy a 25 per cent duty on steel and aluminium imports. James Murray, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, stressed that Britain must remain “cool-headed,” yet warned that “all options are on the table.” In contrast […]
Rumours of potential government policy changes — including over £5 billion in disability benefit cuts and possible reforms to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) — could lead to more disabled people entering workplaces that lack essential accommodations, according to new research from consultancy The study, by consultancy firm Barnett Waddingham (BW) shows 79% of disabled employees […]
Retail sales rose slightly last month, with total sales increasing 1.1 per cent in the year to February, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG. Although this was down from January’s 2.6 per cent climb, it remained above the 12-month average of 0.8 per cent. A surge in online non-food […]
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and steel derivative products have come into force today, delivering a significant blow to British steelmakers and their US customers. With no exemptions granted to the UK or other trading partners, industry leaders warn of a damaging ripple effect as diverted steel trade enters markets like Britain. Further reciprocal […]
Elon Musk has claimed that his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) came under a “massive cyberattack” on Monday, leaving it inaccessible for several hours. Speaking on the site once it was back online, the billionaire suggested the assault may have been orchestrated by a “large, coordinated group and/or a country,” and later indicated it […]
Boohoo is set to be renamed as Debenhams Group, marking a pivotal step in new chief executive Dan Finley’s plans to revive the troubled online retailer. Finley, who previously headed Boohoo’s Debenhams business, says he intends to replicate the “marketplace model” across the entire company, underpinned by Debenhams’ profitable growth since Boohoo acquired it out […]
Donald Trump has vowed to purchase a brand-new Tesla in a display of solidarity with Elon Musk, the electric carmaker’s chief executive, whose political influence and role in the US Department of Government Efficiency have sparked widespread protests. The president made his declaration via his Truth Social platform, lauding Musk as a “truly great American” […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Economy Balancing weaker economic growth but higher inflation, central bank may trim rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent Published Mar 10, 2025 • 3 minute read Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, at the Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale, on Feb. 21, 2025. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National […]