Lagarde urges EU leaders to negotiate ‘not retaliate’ on Trump tariffs Economics Christine Lagarde said that a global trade war was "in nobody's interest" and would likely lead to a "global reduction of GDP".
Arthouse cinema chain Curzon acquired by Fortress Business UK arthouse cinema chain Curzon has been acquired by US-based Fortress Investment Group The deal, which has been agreed for an undisclosed sum, includes the firm’s cinemas, film distribution company and online streaming service. It’s the latest acquisition of a UK company by a US buyer, with a strong dollar and low British valuations attracting [...]
Trump won’t end ‘double taxation’ of Americans overseas, accountancy firm warns Politics Donald Trump’s presidency is unlikely to mean a tax break for Americans living in the UK despite his pledge to end the system of so-called ‘double taxation’, an accountancy firm has warned. The Republican President-elect said during his campaign that he would reform the taxation of millions of US citizens overseas if he were re-elected [...]
US election timings: Your guide to watching the results November 5, 2024 After months of a closely fought battle, one of the most unpredictable US election campaigns in generations is drawing to a close. Polls have opened stateside and Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are still neck and neck, as voters begin to cast the ballots for the Republican or Democrat parties. For UK watchers, following the [...]
Keegan Bradley: Full list of former USA Ryder Cup captains July 8, 2024 Keegan Bradley was on Monday confirmed as the Ryder Cup captain for Team USA ahead of the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black. It comes as Tiger Woods reportedly rejected the opportunity to lead the USA in the famous intercontinental golf competition in New York. “I am incredibly honoured to accept this opportunity to Captain the [...]
Wine trails and artsy towns: why a USA road trip through Alabama is truly sweet May 20, 2024 Why Alabama is the USA state to choose for your RV adventure
Fortnite fined over £420m as video game makers face regulation December 20, 2022 Makers of videogame Fortnite have been fined a record $520m (£428m) by the US’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The fine is a two part penalty for Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite. The company was fined for tricking players into making in-game purchases and for storing children’s data without parental consent. The penalty [...]