Ed Davey has called for tariffs on Elon Musk’s Tesla cars in response to Donald Trump’s 10% tax on British imports, criticizing the government for potentially cutting tech firm taxes for a US trade deal. Despite Keir Starmer’s refusal to impose retaliatory tariffs, the UK has given notice to the US of possible actions if a trade deal is not secured by May 1, including a list of US products for potential tariffs. Trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized the importance of negotiating a deal with the US while reserving the right to take necessary actions if needed.
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Police halt investigations into train station bike thefts
Bike theft is increasing, but British Transport Police (BTP) will not investigate thefts if bikes are left unattended for over two hours or if passengers cannot specify their train carriage. This policy, criticized by victims like Simon Feldman, aims to prioritize police resources for more solvable crimes, despite concerns it may effectively decriminalize bike theft. Want More Context? 🔎
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