Latest News
- Bodies of missing persons found in Jeju Island amid police investigation
- Spain arrests fugitive escape master wanted by Italian authorities
- Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at 80
- Sikh activist receives new RCMP duty to warn of life threat
- Pentagon upgrades awards for three Marines in response to Abbey Gate attack
- Two Frankfurt Airport workers die from malaria linked to plane mosquitoes
- Mark Carney to address European Parliament amid US-Canada trade tensions
- Alexandre Boulerice resigns as MP to seek election candidacy in Quebec
Business
Russia’s economic situation is deteriorating after two years of growth linked to a shift to a war economy, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Despite raising the 2026 growth forecast slightly, Georgieva warned that inflation and sanctions severely restrict long-term prospects.
James Murdoch has finalised a deal to acquire New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network for over £300 million, enhancing his media portfolio. The transaction includes Vox’s news site and popular podcasts, while CEO Jim Bankoff will continue to lead operations under Lupa Systems.
The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.
The UK and EU have finalised a post-Brexit trade deal after extensive negotiations, addressing contentious issues including fishing rights, which will now allow EU access to UK waters for 12 years.
UK economy grows 0.7% in Q1, driven by services, but concerns rise over future tariffs.
Burberry shares rise as it plans to cut 2,000 jobs and boost efficiency, aiming for £200m in savings.
The UK’s leading business lobbying group, the CBI, is calling for a major reset in relations with the EU, saying the current post-Brexit setup is “no longer fit for purpose”. Ahead of a UK-EU summit on 19 May, the group has urged both sides to rebuild trust and take “practical steps” to reduce red tape, ease staff mobility, and coordinate on climate, defence and energy.
Post-Brexit reset talks with Brussels stall over fishing and youth mobility The FT leads with…
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, outpacing expectations and marking a stronger start to 2025 than analysts had predicted. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that growth was primarily driven by a resilient services sector, alongside significant gains in industrial production.
© 2026 WTX News.