European affairs minister Nick Thomas-Symonds, who will lead negotiations to reset the UK’s damaged relationship with the EU, has hinted that the government is open to a major concession regarding a youth mobility scheme agreement. The scheme, previously rejected by both Tory and Labour governments, is now being considered as a top priority for the EU in talks. This shift comes as fears of US tariffs and the need to choose between a trade deal with America or a closer relationship with the EU loom.
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Oil tanker on fire after colliding with cargo vessel in North Sea off East Yorkshire coast
One sailor is feared missing after an oil tanker and cargo ship collided and caught fire off the coast of East Yorkshire in the North Sea. 36 casualties have been brought ashore, with 13 of the 14 Solong crew members safely rescued. The search for the missing crew member is ongoing, while concerns arise over leaked jet fuel and containers of sodium cyanide on board the ships. Full Article
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