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Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a business roundtable meeting.

LIVE

Britain could retaliate with tariffs, says business secretary

Stock markets fell after a 10% ‘reciprocal tariff’ was imposed on the UK

3 minutes ago

Collage of Donald Trump and a partially obscured Keir Starmer with a stock market graph.

ANALYSIS

Britain got off lightly — but 10% tariffs will still hurt

Portrait of David Grey.

DAVID CHARTER

Liberation day was the end of Trump’s honeymoon with voters

Wildfire at night, illuminated against the silhouette of trees and electricity pylons.

NEW

Wildfires destroy acres of woodland in Dorset nature reserves

Wildfire at night, illuminated against the silhouette of trees and electricity pylons.

NEW

Wildfires destroy acres of woodland in Dorset nature reserves

Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean

Illustration of mouths and speech bubbles saying "I've no intention of coming" and "Sounds fun, I'll let you know."

Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean

Author ‘would love to see gender reassignment surgeons in jail’

Helen Joyce of Sex Matters speaking at a rally against self-ID at the Scottish Parliament.

Author ‘would love to see gender reassignment surgeons in jail’

Giuffre faces court over ‘breach of restraining order’

Woman in hospital bed with facial injuries.

Giuffre faces court over ‘breach of restraining order’

African fish eagle with wings spread facing off with a black-backed jackal.

PHOTOGRAPHY

News in pictures

African fish eagle with wings spread facing off with a black-backed jackal.

PHOTOGRAPHY

News in pictures

‘Disfigured’ YouTuber sues Harley Street surgeon over breast implants

Danielle Mansutti, influencer and YouTuber, in a pink off-the-shoulder top and crocheted skirt.

‘Disfigured’ YouTuber sues Harley Street surgeon over breast implants

SpaceX mission’s stunning images of Antarctica on first polar orbit

View of Earth from space.

SpaceX mission’s stunning images of Antarctica on first polar orbit

THE TIMES DIARY

Bet on Jack to land on his feet in the Lords

Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotland, speaking at a conference.

THE TIMES DIARY

Bet on Jack to land on his feet in the Lords

Editor's picks

Collage of Meghan Markle cooking with her mother and arranging flowers.

Finally! We’re allowed to see Meghan’s kitchen

Collage of Meghan Markle cooking with her mother and arranging flowers.

Finally! We’re allowed to see Meghan’s kitchen

FIRST PERSON

Anthony Loyd: Putin, me and my Russian interrogators

Anthony Loyd with Chechen bodyguards in Chechnya; their eyes are obscured.

FIRST PERSON

Anthony Loyd: Putin, me and my Russian interrogators

REVIEW

Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s album is a gutsy, flamboyant tearjerker

Elton John and Brandi Carlile in a promotional photo.

REVIEW

Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s album is a gutsy, flamboyant tearjerker

COMMENT

CAITLIN MORAN’S CELEBRITY WATCH

The problem with tech bros? If they like it, they’ll kill it

Collage of a woman, anime characters, and pop stars.

COMMENT

CAITLIN MORAN’S CELEBRITY WATCH

The problem with tech bros? If they like it, they’ll kill it

World

FULL REPORT

Trump piles on the tariffs but Britain escapes the worst

President announces 10% rate for UK

Books hanging from the ceiling at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.

Children are reading less. Can a toilet-battling potato help?

Marine Le Pen in an interview.

Le Pen could still be in the running for 2027 election

Books hanging from the ceiling at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.

Children are reading less. Can a toilet-battling potato help?

Marine Le Pen in an interview.

Le Pen could still be in the running for 2027 election

Comment

a woman wearing a blue jacket and white shirt smiles for the camera

JULIET SAMUEL Trump’s chaotic style obscures point of tariffs

The US cannot just go on soaking up everyone’s excess production in the form of global imports and Treasury bonds

Illustration of a man aiming a bow and arrow at Uncle Sam.

Cartoon by Morten Morland

a man with a beard is wearing a black shirt

HUGO RIFKIND Ed Davey’s bid for Middle England is not a joke

Portrait of Tony Sewell.

TONY SEWELL We are still failing the white working classes

a woman wearing a necklace with a cross on it

JANICE TURNER | NOTEBOOK Is ‘granny’ a synonym for daft… or even expendable?

JAWAD IQBAL The charities regulator must act quickly on Prince Harry spat

Business & Money

US flag at the Port of Long Beach with container ships and cranes in the background.

US tariffs ‘will push UK, Europe and Asia into recession’

Economists rip up forecasts for global growth and inflation

Patrick Hosking byline

Patrick Hosking Defined contribution pension schemes could be a growing problem

a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket looks at the camera

Mehreen Khan Why the UK will not retaliate on US tariffs

Patrick Hosking byline

Patrick Hosking Defined contribution pension schemes could be a growing problem

a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket looks at the camera

Mehreen Khan Why the UK will not retaliate on US tariffs

Sport

Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool is fouled by James Tarkowski of Everton during a Premier League match.

PAUL JOYCE

Tarkowski should have been sent off, admits PGMOL

Lewis Hamilton putting in earphones at the 2025 Grand Prix of China.

NEW

MOLLY HUDSON

Hamilton’s overperformance in China masks big problems for Ferrari

David Beckham with his parents on a Brylcreem commercial set.

Matthew Syed Sporting parents and line between tough love and bullying

83-year-old cricketer Cecil Wright tossing a cricket ball.

Mike Atherton Farewell to Jamaican who played until 85 — and era of giants at tiny clubs

NEW

Littler: 16-times world champion Taylor would struggle today

Arsenal renew interest in £50m Williams in bid to avoid another wasted summer

PREMIER LEAGUE

Jota wins derby for Liverpool after Tarkowski avoids red for horror tackle

PREMIER LEAGUE

Authoritative Rashford takes control as revitalised Villa look ones to watch

Phil Taylor and Luke Littler, Target Darts players.

NEW

Littler: 16-times world champion Taylor would struggle today

Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao celebrating a goal.

Arsenal renew interest in £50m Williams in bid to avoid another wasted summer

Liverpool's Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones celebrating a goal.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Jota wins derby for Liverpool after Tarkowski avoids red for horror tackle

Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa celebrating a goal.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Authoritative Rashford takes control as revitalised Villa look ones to watch

David Beckham with his parents on a Brylcreem commercial set.

Matthew Syed Sporting parents and line between tough love and bullying

83-year-old cricketer Cecil Wright tossing a cricket ball.

Mike Atherton Farewell to Jamaican who played until 85 — and era of giants at tiny clubs

Life & Style

Portrait of Hannah Betts.

HANNAH BETTS

Can my new AI companion help with my depression?

Ebb is a new tool on the Headspace app that suggests specific meditations based on your mood. Could it help Hannah Betts find calm?

Health & Fitness

a woman with blonde hair is wearing a black shirt

Deborah Ross I’d like to be minister for Hope, Good Vibes and Positivity. Really

Lauren Sanchez leaving a meeting, carrying a Balenciaga coffee cup purse.

Hilary Rose A £4,350 bag that looks like a disposable cup is not to my taste, Mrs B

a woman with blonde hair is wearing a black shirt

Deborah Ross I’d like to be minister for Hope, Good Vibes and Positivity. Really

Lauren Sanchez leaving a meeting, carrying a Balenciaga coffee cup purse.

Hilary Rose A £4,350 bag that looks like a disposable cup is not to my taste, Mrs B

Culture

Collage of video game artwork: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Still Wakes the Deep, Astro Bot, and Thank Goodness You're Here!

ANALYSIS

Revealed: the most influential video game of all time — plus our Bafta predictions

A left-field choice wins Bafta’s online poll for the best game ever. But who will triumph at the main awards ceremony?

Black and white portrait of Jules Verne.

VIEWING GUIDE

What’s on TV and radio tonight — Science Fiction in the Atomic Age

The White Lotus season 3 cast on a beach.

The White Lotus season 3 finale: who will die and who’ll do it?

Black and white portrait of Jules Verne.

VIEWING GUIDE

What’s on TV and radio tonight — Science Fiction in the Atomic Age

The White Lotus season 3 cast on a beach.

The White Lotus season 3 finale: who will die and who’ll do it?

Travel

Place des Vosges in Paris, France.

An insider’s guide to the best neighbourhoods in Paris

Our experts share their secrets of the French capital, from the Marais for cocktails and shopping and Belleville for live music to Canal St Martin for lovely walks

Gorizia, Italy town square with colorful buildings.

The capital of culture — and smuggling — that straddles two countries

Pool and lounge area at the Magnolia Hotel, one of the best affordable hotels in the Algarve

10 of the best affordable hotels in the Algarve under £200

Gorizia, Italy town square with colorful buildings.

The capital of culture — and smuggling — that straddles two countries

Pool and lounge area at the Magnolia Hotel, one of the best affordable hotels in the Algarve

10 of the best affordable hotels in the Algarve under £200

Today's puzzles

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