How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy – and Trump
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade…
Month: August 2026
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget. Source:…
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa. Source: BBC News
‘What you see is what you pay’ – why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair. Source: BBC News
New 10p coin enters circulation – will you spot one?
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction. Source: BBC News
Kit Harington joins HBO’s Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart
The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The…
US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if…
Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia. Source: BBC…
Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan’s UK life look like?
The couple's return to the UK is imminent – and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.…
UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite ‘outrageous threats’ from Russia
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine. Source: BBC News