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At first glance, it looked as if President Trump was at last taking seriously the need to prise control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, whose continued grip on this strategic sea lane threatens the global economy with recession.Yes, Sunday’s social media post was rambling and in places incoherent (as his posts increasingly are).But it did say the US would start ‘guiding’ – his word – commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, where they have been stranded for more than two months since he launched his war on Iran. He…

Retailers have given up on growth and are simply trying to survive as they face soaring costs and higher taxes, a report has said.Brands across the world are watering down expansion plans in order to focus on the day-to-day as the Iran war threatens to hit sales and push up inflation, according to research published at the World Retail Congress. Fewer than one in six global retailers are pursuing aggressive growth plans, the report from insights firm Incisiv and technology group Manhattan Associates shows.The situation…

A poll for the Mirror found the squeeze on family finances was cited by more than three in five (61%) of respondents, when asked to spell out what areas are most important06:00, 05 May 2026View 4 ImagesThe cost of living is a top concern for voters(Image: Moyo Studio via Getty Images)The cost of living tops voters' concerns as they head to the polls this week in a make-or-break set of elections.Keir Starmer is bracing for a tough night on Thursday as millions of people cast their votes for local councils in England, and the…

Morgan Gibbs White has revealed the extent of his brutal head injury suffered during Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Chelsea on Bank Holiday Monday.Gibbs-White lasted just 20 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute at Stamford Bridge due to the incident.He sustained a bloody head after colliding with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after challenging for an aerial ball.The Nottingham Forest midfielder was through on goal in the 61st minute when Sanchez collided with him after beating him to the bouncing ball.Both…