China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10

The government will pledge to “clean up Windermere” by ensuring “only rainwater” enters the polluted English beauty spot, part of a scheme to upgrade water infrastructure and boost economic growth using over £100 billion of private investment. Environment secretary Steve Reed and water minister Emma Hardy will visit Windermere as part of the Things Can Only Get Cleaner tour to address sewage pollution issues that threaten the area's natural beauty and economic potential, with a...

U.S. officials are set to meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia to assess Ukraine's willingness to make concessions to Russia for ending the war, with a focus on improving ties with the Trump administration. The delegation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will evaluate Ukraine's commitment to realistic peace and potential compromises, with President Trump expressing optimism for progress. Ukraine's European allies stress the importance of negotiating from a position of strength....

Zachary Lim, a media industry veteran, has been named head of IPG Mediabrands Singapore following his departure from Wavemaker. Reporting to Leigh Terry, CEO of IPG Mediabrands APAC, Lim will lead UM and Initiative agencies, bringing his expertise in integrated marketing and agency leadership to the role. His appointment comes after the exits of James Smyllie and Kasper Aakerlund, with Terry expressing confidence in Lim's ability to drive client success and elevate operations in Singapore....

Donald Trump has stated that his administration is currently in contact with four different groups regarding the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, with all options being considered good. The fate of TikTok has been uncertain since a law requiring its owner ByteDance to sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19, with Trump signing an executive order to delay enforcement for 75 days after taking office...

Ford is urging Mark Carney to demonstrate strong leadership in the midst of a tariff battle. The company is calling for clarity and consistency in trade policies to protect Canadian jobs and businesses. Ford is emphasizing the importance of decisive action to address the challenges posed by tariffs. Full Article

Police in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, responded to a shooting in the Green Park area where a 40-year-old woman was found dead. A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Multiple crime scenes have been established as investigations continue in the town located 10 miles north-west of Cardiff. Full Article