Trump and the long history of ‘sticky’ US tariffs

Police officer PC Dion Arnold from the Metropolitan Police's South West Command Unit has been charged with four counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault following an investigation by Surrey police. The charges were brought on March 31st, marking a serious development in the case. Arnold now faces multiple sexual offence charges, highlighting the severity of the allegations against him. Full Article

A rare early work by LS Lowry, titled Going to the Mill, is set to be auctioned after being in the Wallace family's possession since 1926. Lowry initially sold the painting to Arthur Wallace, the literary editor of the Manchester Guardian, but later regretted the decision. The painting was featured in a supplement edited by Wallace for a civic week organized by Manchester city council, showcasing Lowry's work during his struggling artist days. Full Article

A viral TikTok video suggests that Donald Trump may declare martial law on April 20, sparking fears of an authoritarian move. Financial expert Steve Siebold raised the alarm, warning of potential restrictions on free speech and protests. Trump's focus on border security and reports of drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels add to the speculation, with the Insurrection Act of 1807 potentially coming into play. Full Article

Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green lost a legal case against the UK government after being publicly named in the House of Lords for facing misconduct allegations. Lord Hain revealed in the House of Lords that Green had obtained an injunction against the Telegraph to prevent the publication of the allegations during 2018, marking a test of parliamentary privilege. Full Article

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that US tariffs may impact the supply of medicines to the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to address questions on growth, international affairs, defence, welfare, and health before the Easter recess in the Commons. Despite disagreements with the Trump administration's tariff decisions, the PM is focused on securing economic partnerships and demonstrating level-headed leadership in trade negotiations. Full Article

out of the summary. Cheshire Police are investigating an incident where a couple claimed to have found glass in their food at San Marino restaurant in Widnes. CCTV footage revealed that the couple had placed a piece of glass in their dish themselves. The restaurant has shared the video on Facebook to warn other businesses about false claims from customers. Full Article