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EU member nations are set to vote on countermeasures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum on April 9, pending a qualified majority approval. The European Commission proposed imposing tariffs on 26 billion euros worth of U.S. goods in response to President Trump's trade policies, lifting temporary suspensions and reinstating all tariffs by April 13. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to protect consumers and businesses amid escalating trade tensions between the...

French officials investigating the deaths of British couple Andrew and Dawn Searle in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron are treating it as a murder-suicide, with Dawn found with severe head wounds outside their home and Andrew hanged inside. Authorities are looking into whether a third party was involved, though the prosecutor stated there is no evidence of this. The couple's son, Scottish actor Callum Kerr, confirmed their deaths on social media, expressing grief over the loss of his...

A massive blaze engulfed Upton Heath in Poole, Dorset, with 80 firefighters battling the wildfire that affected 37 acres in dark conditions. The cause of the fire remains unknown as Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services plan to investigate once the flames are fully controlled. An amber wildfire alert was extended across the country, including England, Northern Ireland, and southern Scotland, as fire brigades and the Met Office warned of an elevated risk. Full...

European leaders condemned new US tariffs, with the EU prepared to retaliate and open to negotiations. Trump imposed a 20 percent tariff on the EU, prompting criticism and warnings of economic damage. Despite hopes for a UK-US trade deal, countries like Germany and France expressed concerns over the impact on global trade. Full Article

Spring has brought a new financial year with higher incomes for millions, offset by rising costs like energy, water, and council tax. Income boosts in April, including a 1.7% increase in DWP-administered benefits and a 4.1% rise in the state pension, will benefit households, but Labour's cuts to welfare and tightening criteria for claiming PIP are cause for concern. Despite the challenging economic situation, key benefit and state pension payment dates in April remain unchanged,...

British firms face a 10 per cent tariff on exports to the US after Donald Trump declared a new era for global trade, vowing to end America being "ripped off". While the UK did not secure an exemption, it has one of the lowest tariffs at 10 per cent, compared to 20 per cent for EU nations and 34 per cent for China. Downing Street is focused on negotiating a sustainable trade deal and lowering...