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Keir Starmer emphasized the negative impact of a global trade war and expressed a desire for calm negotiations following Donald Trump's unveiling of tariff plans on foreign steel and cars. While Canada and the EU plan to retaliate with their own import taxes, the UK government aims to secure an economic deal with the US and avoid escalating tensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stressed the importance of a constructive economic agreement to prevent damage to the...

US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on various countries and territories, including a 10% tariff on UK goods and 20% tariffs on the EU, 34% on China, and 24% on Japan. Lesser-known territories affected include Heard and McDonald Islands, Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Nauru, and Curaçao, each facing varying tariffs based on their exports to the US. These tariffs are part of reciprocal measures aimed at addressing trade imbalances between the...

Keir Starmer left 10 Downing Street to attend PMQs amidst Donald Trump imposing 10% tariffs on UK imports, including a 25% tariff on foreign cars sold to America. Despite the tariffs, Downing Street remains committed to negotiating a trade deal with the US, emphasizing the importance of maintaining calm and continuing negotiations to protect British jobs and businesses. Trade officials and opposition leaders have expressed concerns about the impact of the tariffs and the need...

The Welsh government must urgently decide on compensation for businesses affected by the closure of Holyhead port, which was shut down for over a month due to Storm Darragh damage, causing significant trade losses. The Senedd committee criticized ministers for a slow and uncoordinated response, calling for a review to ensure future preparedness. Despite the government's strong defense of their actions, the committee highlighted the need for improved communication, support for affected businesses, and a...

Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on British goods entering the US, matching the UK's tariffs on American imports. He also revealed tariffs on foreign-made cars, including those from the UK, as well as on goods from China, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan. The UK government expressed concerns over potential job losses and economic impact, while other countries like Canada and the EU announced plans to retaliate with tariffs of their own. Full Article

Leo Walby, 19, pleaded guilty to sharing Islamic State videos and extremist content on social media, leading to his arrest and seizure of digital devices. He refused to hand over a password to a cloud-based storage account and will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on May 9. Commander Dominic Murphy emphasized the harmful nature of such content and urged reporting of extremist material to the police. Full Article