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BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg Left Stunned as Reform Party Unveils Plans to Sue Government

Sunday’s episode of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg wasn’t short on drama, especially when Reform UK’s Chairman

The Fashion Central · May 5, 2025

Short Covering Lifts Sugar Prices as the Dollar Weakens

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Monday closed up +0.27 (+1.57%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) did not trade today, with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Sugar prices on Monday settled moderately higher as a weaker dollar (DXY00) prompted short-covering...

Barchart · May 5, 2025

Cocoa Prices Fall on Favorable Weather in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Monday closed down -359 (-4.04%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) did not trade with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices on Monday fell sharply on signs that improved weather conditions in West Africa benefited the...

Barchart · May 5, 2025

George Michael’s Careless Whisper voted nation’s favourite for seventh year

The track was voted top of Smooth Radio’s All Time Top 500, an annual list of the UK’s best-loved songs, for the seventh year in a row.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

UK ministers to meet bank bosses over lending to small businesses

Rachel Reeves concerned that lenders’ restrictions are holding back growth in the SME sector

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Care homes under threat as family visa crackdown blocks 100,000 workers

Exclusive: Government policy on migration which prevents care workers bringing children and spouses to the UK is stopping the flow of staff needed to care for NHS patients

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering in Sugar Futures

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) today is up +0.20 (+1.16%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is not trading today, with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Sugar prices today are moderately higher as a weaker dollar (DXY00) has prompted short-covering...

Barchart · May 5, 2025

UK access to EU crime and illegal migration data reportedly denied

Blow to Starmer’s hopes of post-Brexit reset and efforts to clear asylum claims amid rise of populist right

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Improved Weather in West Africa Undercuts Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -406 (-4.57%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is not trading today, with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices today are sharply lower on signs that improved weather conditions in West Africa are...

Barchart · May 5, 2025

Trump's Pledge To Impose Tariffs On Foreign Movies Slammed As 'Insane': 'He Will Kill The U.S. Industry'

Film industry figures around the world are reacting with alarm after President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the U.S.

Latin Times · May 5, 2025