Manchester United are keeping tabs on Fiorentina star Moise Kean ahead of the summer transfer window. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly been offered a lucrative deal by Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. Liverpool have allegedly slapped a price tag on their midfielder Harvey Elliott as the summer transfer window looms. Juventus are interested in a transfer for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund and could offer midfielder Douglas Luiz as a makeweight in the deal. Bendito Mantato, the youngster who's been dubbed the 'new Bukayo Saka', has signed his first professional contract with Manchester United.

May 08, 2025 15:20 UTC

Arsenal became the final English side to be knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday after defeat at the hands of Paris-Saint-Germain, rounding off a fairly disappointing showing for the Premier League’s best in Europe’s elite competition this season. So how can they go one better next time around? Our writers have their say. Reached semi-finals: lost 3-1 on aggregate to PSGGary JacobWhile Arsenal showed they can handle the business end of the Champions League, it was revealing that Mikel Arteta was left to pick out two PSG players in the wake of their defeat on Wednesday. The Arsenal manager cited Gianluigi Donnarumma for making four brilliant saves across the two legs of the semi-final and Marquinhos, for having to pick himself

May 08, 2025 14:49 UTC

Not only was Kate's subtle honour intended to honour veterans but also to pay homage to Queen Camilla. Here, Fabulous’ fashion editor, Clemmie Fieldsend, reveals the times they have looked to each other for style inspiration. Both Catherine and Camilla wore electric blue looks for the Easter Sunday outing - and both wore coat dresses. Both Camilla and Catherine wore long forest green coats, asymmetrical, beret style hats and even twinned with matching black bags, boots and gloves. Whilst the Queen chose a belted coat Kate went for her go-to style of double breasted.

May 08, 2025 14:19 UTC

"The past few weeks have shown how unpredictable the global economy can be. Elsewhere in its policy meeting minutes it said the impact of global trade tensions "should not be overstated". Some investors have been pricing a speeding up in rate cuts later this year. rate cut would have been less certain this month without the drag from tariffs, however. (Reporting by David Milliken, William Schomberg and Suban Abdulla) Keywords: BRITAIN BOE/

May 08, 2025 11:15 UTC

Indian exporters to the UK will benefit from lower levies on 99% of products and services.The deal saw India opening up some of its most protected sectors — cars for instance — and sets a precedent for other trade pacts under discussion, including with the European Union and the US. Such bilateral agreements also provide a cushion against the tariffs pain inflicted by US President Donald Trump.The trade pact might kick in after a year, DBS Bank Ltd. Economist Radhika Rao wrote in a May 7 note. In 2022, India imported over £200 million ($266 million) worth of whiskey from the UK, paying duty at the rate of 150%.Diageo, which makes Johnnie Walker whiskey and Tanqueray gin, may gain from this. That is expected to ease international payments for tourists, students, businesses and investors.

May 08, 2025 10:30 UTC





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May 08, 2025 06:29 UTC

President Donald Trump teased a “major trade deal” announcement on Wednesday night, though he declined to say with which country. It didn’t remain a mystery for long, as The New York Times revealed the country shortly afterward. “Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. It would be the first trade agreement reached since Trump imposed tariffs on the vast majority of imports on April 2. International trade agreements must be ratified by Congress. The two allies have reportedly discussed lowering U.K. tariffs on U.S. automobiles and agricultural products.

May 08, 2025 05:49 UTC

By and large, FIIs have started coming back to India and will maintain the momentum.Bandyopadhyay further says that despite a loss due to a one-time expense, Paytm's profitability and potential MDR on UPI payments are generating excitement. While not inexpensive, Paytm appears promising for long-term investors within the payments sector.Absolutely right. We should also focus on the UK-India FTA which has been signed after a protracted series of negotiations and this augurs well for many industries. Of course, we can talk about textiles, and liquor, but many more industries will benefit directly or indirectly. It is a very good step and because of Operation Sindoor excitement, we are not getting too much into that.

May 08, 2025 05:40 UTC

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a "major" trade deal with a “big, and highly respected country” today in what he described as the "first of many" agreements to come.Though the country has not been officially revealed, many US media houses like New York Times and Politico are speculating the deal to be finalised with Britain.The outlets said that the US president will be disclosing the deal at a press conference in the Oval Office at 10:00 am (local time).While the full details of the agreement remain unclear, it is not yet known whether the two countries have finalised a formal deal or are preparing to present a framework for negotiations.The move comes amid growing concerns over global economic stability, with the Bank of England widely expected to cut interest rates later today as a precaution against the effects of recent US tariff threats. Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on several trading partners last month, pausing some temporarily to allow room for negotiations.Britain, meanwhile, has been actively seeking new trade partnerships since leaving the European Union. Just this week, it secured a free-trade agreement with India, the largest such pact it has signed since Brexit.UK Prime minister Keir Starmer visited Washington in February to discuss trade and tariffs, and sources say he returned optimistic about the possibility of striking a deal with the US. Trump praised Starmer at the time as a "tough negotiator" and hinted at a “great deal” ahead.In a symbolic gesture of strengthening ties, Starmer also extended an invitation to Trump for a second state visit to the UK in September to meet King Charles III — an unprecedented honour for a foreign leader.Trump, who previously visited Britain on a state visit in 2019, has often spoken warmly of the country. His mother was born in Scotland, where he owns a golf course, and he has frequently expressed admiration for the British royal family.

May 08, 2025 05:11 UTC

The Indian side had strongly pushed for better access for its business visitors and professionals as part of the deal. India has also agreed to give British companies access to its government procurement market, similar to the terms in the earlier agreement with the UAE . The agreement does not allow UK firms to compete for state or local government contracts. On labour issues, the deal creates a platform for cooperation on skills, training, and information exchange, with protections for state and local governments. “These chapters do not have a dispute settlement mechanism,” an officer explained further.The UK has not provided any relief under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

May 08, 2025 04:59 UTC

(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal between the United States and Britain on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the plans. Trump posted on Truth Social earlier that he would hold an Oval Office news conference at 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT) on Thursday about a “major trade deal with representatives of a big, and highly respected, country,” using all capitalized letters. A UK official said on Tuesday that the two countries had made good progress on a trade deal that would likely include lower tariff quotas on steel and autos. Britain was not among the countries hit with additional tariffs, because it imports more from the U.S. than it exports there. Trump has also imposed 25% tariffs on autos, steel and aluminum, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 145% tariffs on China.

May 08, 2025 04:26 UTC

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal between the United States and Britain on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the plans. A deal would be the second for Britain in a week after it clinched a free trade pact with India. A UK official said on Tuesday that Britain and the US had made good progress on a trade deal that would likely include lower tariff quotas on steel and autos. The news of a US-UK trade deal comes as US and Chinese officials prepare to hold talks in Switzerland on Saturday, which could mark the first step in resolving a potentially damaging trade war between the world’s top two economies. Trump has also imposed 25 per cent tariffs on autos, steel and aluminum, 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 145 per cent tariffs on China.

May 08, 2025 04:15 UTC

But it has also fuelled speculation that the prime minister could soon be forced to reshuffle his cabinet, with question marks over whether Rachel Reeves can survive as chancellor. They warned that voters across the UK had told the Labour Party “loudly and clearly that we have not met their expectations”. The red wall is made up of areas in the Midlands and northern England which have typically supported the Labour Party. But cabinet ministers acknowledged the winter fuel payment decision had hit the party at the ballot box. I think the prime minister himself has said that, and we’re not sugar-coating those results; they’re very challenging for us.”

May 08, 2025 04:05 UTC

Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, JLR price drops possible in India under UK FTA. The landmark Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom, signed recently, is set to transform the automotive industry. With the UK market now more accessible, Indian automakers are likely to find new opportunities for growth in both the auto and auto components sectors. TVS Motor Company, which owns the British brand Norton, sees this as a chance to expand its presence in the UK. This momentum is expected to accelerate further with the entry of more British-made electric cars at competitive prices.

May 08, 2025 04:05 UTC

Twenty years later, hearing of the new direct British Airways flights from London to Kuala Lumpur (which launched in March), I did just that. Still cost-conscious, but in a more grown-up way, I was keen to swap £3-a-night huts for cool beach hotels and stylish city stays. So in Kuala Lumpur we threw ourselves straight into discovering the hole-in-the-wall spots that serve curries and claypot bowls of rice, with flavours influenced by the country’s mishmash of cultures. At the top will be the new Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, one of several luxury hotels slated to open in the city, with the Waldorf Astoria soon following. Pangkor Laut Resort embodies tropical escapism ALAMYTerengganu, a four-hour drive north of Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia’s northeast coast, is another good option to combine beach, culture and rainforest.

May 08, 2025 04:04 UTC