Kent shooting latest: Suspect ‘may have entered River Thames’ as community in shock over woman shot dead

From The Hague to Washington, D.C., political storms are brewing as a ribbon dispute in the Netherlands threatens Minister Marjolein Faber's tenure, while in the US, Donald Trump's musings about a third term spark constitutional debates amid a loyalty purge of career prosecutors. With Faber facing a no-confidence motion and Trump challenging norms, both crises reflect the erosion of political norms under populist pressures, setting the stage for further intrigue in the days ahead. Full...

A man was shot dead by police at Milton Keynes railway station following reports of him carrying a firearm. Armed officers arrived at the scene in Elder Gate and fired multiple shots after challenging the man. Despite attempts to resuscitate him for around 50 minutes, the man was declared dead at 1.44pm outside the station building, where a cordon has been put in place. Full Article

In a significant development, Donald Trump has officially approved Sir Keir Starmer's agreement to transfer the Chagos islands to Mauritius, with the deal currently in the final stages of negotiation between the UK and Mauritius. Following discussions with the US, it appears that the US president is now supportive of the deal, despite initial doubts. Critics have raised concerns about the potential £18bn cost of the deal and the leasing back of a key airbase...

Analysts warn that Donald Trump's trade tariffs will still impact the UK economy, even if a deal is secured with Washington. Goldman Sachs downgraded their economic forecasts, predicting a 0.8% growth for the UK in 2021 and 1.2% in 2026 due to negative spillovers from EU trade tariffs. The Trump administration's upcoming tariffs are expected to average 15%, affecting global markets significantly. Full Article

The UK's ETA visa waiver will be mandatory for EU/EFTA nationals starting April 2nd, with a fee of €12 increasing to €19 on April 9th. British dual nationals with an expired British passport and valid French passport are required to apply for an ETA, despite conflicting advice from official sources. A glitch in the application process prevents dual nationals from declaring their British nationality, causing confusion and inconsistencies in the guidance provided by the UK...

Every month, the Premium Bonds winning numbers are announced, giving savers the chance to win cash prizes ranging from £25 to £1 million. With 24 million participants and over £127bn banked in the government-backed savings scheme, the odds of winning are 22,000-to-one. Despite a 4% 'interest rate' when considering all winnings, most savers will not see significant returns, as many UK savings accounts offer higher and more consistent interest rates. Full Article