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British Steel is implementing emergency measures to protect its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe amid concerns over material shortages. The business secretary has indicated that there is no guarantee the plant will secure the necessary supplies in time, prompting the company to explore assistance from over a dozen businesses to obtain essential materials like iron ore and coking coal. This effort aims to prevent the temporary shutdown of one of the two furnaces critical to its...

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has criticized Donald Trump for "weaponising" the global trading system through high import tariffs, warning that this could lead to a "breakdown" of the global economic order. Brown has called for a collaborative effort among governments and central banks to establish a "global rescue plan," similar to measures taken during the 2008 financial crisis, which would include synchronized interest rate cuts to mitigate the adverse effects of these tariffs. He...

The UK and its G7 allies are contemplating tightening the cap on Russian oil export prices, deemed "meaningless" after a significant drop in crude prices due to Donald Trump's trade war. UK Treasury officials are reportedly considering reducing the current cap of $60 (£46) per barrel, as oil prices fell to $59.77 a barrel for the first time in over four years. This response reflects concerns over the effectiveness of the existing price limit amidst...

Michael Schumacher, assisted by his wife Corinna, signed a crash helmet for charity, which will be auctioned off to benefit Race Against Dementia, founded by Sir Jackie Stewart. The helmet, which features the initials "MS," was worn by Stewart during his racing career and has signatures from every living F1 champion. Schumacher's family remains protective of his privacy following his severe head injury from a skiing accident, with reports suggesting he is bedridden and non-verbal,...

A woman in her 40s was found seriously injured at Hatfield Close in Lewisham, southeast London, early this morning, prompting an emergency response from the London Ambulance Service. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 44-year-old man later arrived at a nearby police station and was arrested on suspicion of murder, remaining in custody. The victim's identity has not been disclosed, but it is believed that she and...

Uncertainty looms over British Steel’s Scunthorpe site after an emergency vote in the House of Commons resulted in government takeover of the blast furnaces, following concerns about the site's Chinese owners, Jingye. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized the need for action to prevent the loss of the UK’s last primary steel-making facility, which employs 3,500 workers, although he could not assure the plant would secure enough raw materials to remain operational. He acknowledged the company’s...