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The Chancellor announced that although wages are growing faster than prices, many families are still grappling with the cost of living. UK inflation has decreased to 2.6%, prompting the Bank of England to consider interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to visit Beijing to reignite trade discussions, the UK Supreme Court will determine the legal definition of a woman in a case against the Scottish government, and pollution incidents from water...

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey, which represents Dominion Voting Systems. Judge Loren AliKhan criticized the order as a "shocking abuse of power," asserting it infringed on the firm's rights and free speech. This ruling highlights the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and various law firms, with some firms supporting the president's initiatives while others, like Susman Godfrey, continue to contest his...

After over three years of negotiations, countries reached a landmark accord at the World Health Organization's headquarters to address future pandemics, aiming to prevent past mistakes from the Covid-19 crisis. The 32-page agreement includes a proposed Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS) to enhance data sharing for quick pandemic response, despite lingering disagreements about technology transfers to developing nations. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the deal as a significant milestone for global cooperation, emphasizing...

Bonuses at EU specialist investment firms have surged since they were exempted from the bloc's bonus cap rules, with average bonuses for key staff reaching €1.5mn in 2022 and €1.15mn in 2023, exceeding six times their fixed pay. The European Banking Authority (EBA) highlighted a gender pay gap, noting women earned 24.5% less than men at deposit-taking banks and 32% less at investment firms, with calls for better analysis and action to address this disparity....

Canadians have significantly reduced their vacation plans to the U.S. recently due to several factors, including an ongoing tariff conflict, a weaker Canadian dollar, and reports of travelers being detained by U.S. officials. These developments come alongside former President Trump’s comments about the possibility of annexing Canada, which have added to the unease. As a result, many Canadians are reconsidering or avoiding trips south of the border altogether. Full Article

A major search operation has been initiated in Brighton following reports of a person missing at sea near Brighton Palace Pier early this morning, April 16. The HM Coastguard, alongside Shoreham and Newhaven Rescue Teams, RNLI lifeboats, and a coastguard helicopter, was alerted around 4am and has been actively searching the waters. This operation occurs amid unsettled weather, with the Met Office issuing yellow warnings for rain and potential flooding across various regions, including the...