Author: Dave Carter

Alison Lea-Wilson, co-founder of Halen Môn, expressed her concerns about the potential impact of the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on all imports to the United States. The Anglesey-based company has been exporting salt to the US since 2000, but Lea-Wilson revealed that their products already cost significantly more in the US compared… Continue reading Trump tariffs: Welsh business says new costs are very painful

French authorities investigating the tragic deaths of a British couple in southwest France have determined that it was a case of murder followed by suicide. The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who previously resided in East Lothian, were discovered on 6 February at their residence in Les Pequies, located approximately an hour north of… Continue reading Death of British couple in France treated as murder-suicide

US President Donald Trump declared new tariffs on Wednesday that are now causing concern among businesses in Northern Ireland. Roger Pollen, the head of the Federation of Small Businesses NI, expressed uncertainty about the full impact of these tariffs. Effective immediately, goods from Northern Ireland entering the US will be subject to a 10% tariff,… Continue reading Trump tariffs: Northern Ireland businesses face uncertainty

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the UK engaged in discussions with top business executives on Thursday morning following the announcement of fresh tariffs by US President Trump. Starmer acknowledged the potential economic repercussions of the decisions made by the US, emphasizing that they would be felt not only in the UK but also on a… Continue reading Starmer: UK will keep 'cool head' after tariff announcement

Blenheim Palace, a historic landmark, will soon offer the public a unique opportunity to witness the rarely seen view from its rooftop. Renowned TV presenter and designer Kevin McCloud recently gave BBC Radio Oxford’s Sophie Law a tour of the new platform, which will provide stunning vistas of Capability Brown’s renowned landscape. The construction of… Continue reading Blenheim Palace's rooftop viewing platform will be open to public

In the late hours of the night, the halls of Westminster remained illuminated as ministers and officials stayed glued to their screens, waiting for President Trump’s announcement. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds was among those eagerly watching as the president revealed new tariff increases, sending ripples of concern through factories, boardrooms, and government offices worldwide. The… Continue reading Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at Trump tariffs

In the ongoing case of convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby, her barrister Mark McDonald has announced plans to present new medical evidence to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The evidence includes reports from a panel of neonatologists and paediatric specialists who concluded that there was no proof of Letby harming any babies. Additionally,… Continue reading Lucy Letby barrister to submit 'fresh evidence' to review body

In response to the recent imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump on countries worldwide, affecting products exported to America, UK firms are preparing for the repercussions. The UK is set to face 10% tariffs as part of this new trade policy. Companies across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are bracing for the… Continue reading 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

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An individual who garnered recognition as a Premier League referee, Uriah Rennie, is now faced with a challenging journey of relearning how to walk. The first black referee of the top-tier English football league, Rennie has found himself paralyzed from the waist down due to an uncommon medical condition. Following a five-month stint in the… Continue reading Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie 'learning to walk again'