In a major policy reversal, Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party has abandoned plans to impose tariffs on UK steel exports to the US, a direct concession to Donald Trump's protectionist agenda. The move signals a pragmatic shift in Labour's trade strategy.
Plans to slash US steel tariffs have been abruptly shelved ahead of Donald Trump's UK visit, in a major diplomatic move to avoid a political row. The decision, seen as a concession to the former President, raises questions about UK trade policy independen
A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.
Carlton AFLW champion Nicola Stevens and her partner, netballer Amy Steel, have announced the joyous arrival of their first child, a baby boy. The couple shared their happy news and the first adorable photo of their newborn son.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.
In a landmark move for UK retail, supermarket titan Sainsbury's partners with Alibaba to launch a flagship store on Tmall Global, offering British groceries to millions of Chinese consumers.
Are stainless steel lunchboxes worth the investment? Our in-depth UK review explores the benefits, potential drawbacks, and whether they truly keep your food fresher for longer compared to plastic alternatives.
Iceland halts new arms export licences to the UK, citing international humanitarian law concerns over Gaza. A significant diplomatic move scrutinising Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas war.
Exclusive: The UK government is negotiating a clandestine deal with leading tech firms, including OpenAI and NVIDIA, to safeguard the nation's AI infrastructure from a potential Trump-led US export ban, The Independent can reveal.
In a stunning reversal, a legendary British sports car is poised to make a triumphant return to American roads after a quarter-century hiatus, overcoming its most controversial feature to meet modern standards.
Exclusive: As Europe weans itself off Russian gas, China secures a monumental energy deal with Siberia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, shifting the balance of global energy power and securing a bargain price for decades to come.
In a major boost for Scotland's economy, former political heavyweights Donald Trump and Peter Mandelson have brokered a groundbreaking agreement to dramatically reduce punitive US tariffs on Scotch Whisky, ending a long-standing trade dispute.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg participates in drone protest against UK government's arms exports to Israel, joining pro-Palestinian flotilla demonstration.
UK cheese exporters are grappling with a potential crisis as new Trump administration tariffs threaten to curdle a multi-million pound trade with the US. Discover how British dairy is fighting back.
Exclusive: Volkswagen Group secures a pivotal agreement with the US Trade Representative, exempting its luxury car imports from crippling 25% tariffs and securing its $4bn South Carolina investment.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a blistering condemnation of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, accusing it of 'exterminating defenceless people' and calling for an immediate end to EU arms exports. The remarks, made in parliament, signal a
China's export growth hits a six-month low, with shipments to the US plummeting amid escalating tariff tensions. Global oil prices also climb as markets react to the deepening trade rift.
Palestinian organisations file a groundbreaking legal case against the UK Government, demanding an immediate halt to arms export licenses to Israel, citing violations of international law in Gaza.
Explosive evidence presented at a People's Tribunal in London alleges the UK government systematically ignored its legal duty to prevent genocide in Gaza, with witnesses detailing a pattern of ignored warnings and arms exports to Israel.
The UK Government has greenlit a crucial £4.25 million support package from the Welsh Government for Tata Steel workers facing redundancy in Port Talbot, marking a significant intervention in the ongoing steel crisis.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal case challenging the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies, a move that could redefine presidential power in trade wars.
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has publicly debunked viral Instagram rumours claiming he is actively searching for a new actor to replace Henry Cavill as Superman in a rebooted 'Man of Steel'.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.
Exclusive: Iranians face a deepening economic crisis as the UN Security Council considers reimposing crippling sanctions, with citizens fearing a return to the harsh austerity of the past.
A US federal appeals court has delivered a stunning rebuke to former President Donald Trump, declaring his administration's tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium unlawful. The ruling, which could have massive financial repercussions, opens the door for c
A US federal appeals court has delivered a seismic blow to former President Donald Trump's trade policy, declaring his administration's steel and aluminium tariffs unconstitutional. The landmark ruling from the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit cou
A major US federal court has delivered a stunning blow to former President Donald Trump's trade policy, ruling that his administration's tariffs on foreign steel were illegally imposed. The decision is a victory for American businesses that faced higher c
Exclusive: Love Island star Georgia Steel opens up for the first time about the traumatic nightclub attack in Yarm that left her injured, detailing her recovery and the impact on her mental health.
Defence Secretary John Healey makes covert visit to Seoul for high-stakes security talks, signalling a potential major shift in UK defence exports and Indo-Pacific strategy.