Global stock markets have dropped by £2 trillion following the introduction of new tariffs, prompting widespread concerns over the security of investments and pensions.

Trade tensions have escalated as the US introduced new tariffs, imposing a 10% duty on Brexit Britain and a 20% levy on the EU, spurring concerns over potential economic fallout.

Trump’s newly proposed tariffs threaten the Chancellor’s financial calculations, prompting urgent reassessment of economic plans only a week after crucial budget decisions.

An official policing directive on racial equity, cautioning that “treating everyone the same” may not address underlying inequalities, has sparked concerns over a potential two-tier system and fresh debate about fairness in law enforcement.