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Global stock markets, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, experienced declines as investors await imminent tariff announcements from President Trump, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.

From 1 April, households will experience significant increases in council tax, utilities, and communication costs, impacting nearly everyone in the country.

The US President suggested his next round of tariff announcements, expected on Wednesday, will hit all countries, rather than just those who sell more goods to the US than they buy. 

The Economist asks: Is Elon Musk remaking government or breaking it?

The US is increasing pressure on Russia, threatening further tariffs on its oil exports if a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine isn’t reached.

Stock markets in Asia and Europe have declined sharply as the 2 April implementation of US tariffs on imports approaches, with Japan’s Nikkei index dropping nearly 4% and the UK’s FTSE 100 reaching a two-week low.

Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is preparing to leave the UK in response to a government crackdown on non-domiciled residents, making him one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs to move because of the tax reform.

The Atlantic magazine has published more excerpts of the Trump administration’s group chat on Signal that detail timings of military strikes in Yemen.

Rachel Reeves faces the prospect of her newly-restored fiscal headroom being wiped out again ahead of the Autumn budget.

City AM reports MPs and voters will “hear more” from the Chancellor on welfare cuts at the Spring Statement, the defence secretary has said.

The FT attacks what it calls the “sheer amateurism” of the Trump White House in the use of the messaging app to discuss plans to bomb Yemen.

FCA boos has said the watchdog is “going so much further” on its mission to boost growth in the UK.

More and more people are finding ways to live longer and better.

US President Donald Trump is threatening more tariffs!

Government borrowing surged to £132.2bn last month, significantly exceeding forecasts and representing a £15bn increase from the previous year.

Crispin Odey, a prominent hedge fund manager, being banned from financial roles in the City of London and receiving a substantial fine from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) due to “lack of integrity.

The front page highlights growing concerns about the UK economy, with warnings of a potential recession due to a “hiring slump.”

“Around the world, allies fear that America First means they come second, third or even last.”

The revised economic outlook This week’s Economist says Donald Trump’s economic delusions are already hurting America, saying the president and reality are drifting apart. Inside…

The Financial Times reports the prime minister has pledged to take the heath system “back to democratic control” with support from the Conservatives.

Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU if they don’t immediately remove the whiskey tariff in the latest escalation in the trade war.

EU and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs after Donald Trump moved forward with plans to widen US tariffs on Steel and aluminium.