Victoria Derbyshire Questions Minister Over Potential Tax Rises

Keir Starmer worked with Donald Trump to secure a partial opt-out from the US's tariffs, resulting in a 10% tax on UK imports, half of what the EU faced. The Tories claim this tariff reduction as proof that Brexit was worthwhile, but critics argue that Brexit caused more economic damage than the tariffs. The UK's vulnerability to Trump has increased post-Brexit, with limited ability to retaliate due to weakened economic strength and lack of EU...

Headteacher Alex Crossman of the London Academy of Excellence disagrees with the Prime Minister's call for the Netflix drama Adolescence to be shown in schools, expressing concerns that the show may inadvertently normalize toxic masculinity behaviors among teenage boys. Despite the drama's positive male role models, Crossman believes that the complex issues raised by the show require expert guidance that not every teacher possesses, and that the risk of reinforcing negative behaviors outweighs the potential...

A 60-year-old Australian man, Luke Simon, was sentenced to 31 years in prison for the murder of Damien Conlon, his daughter Linda's fiancé. Simon lured Mr Conlon to his home in Oberon, New South Wales, before shooting him in the head, claiming property went missing. The court heard Simon's chilling confession and noted his calm and calculated actions, sentencing him to 31 years in prison with no chance of parole before 22 years for the...

The White House has announced a comprehensive list of global tariffs, including percentages for various countries such as China (54%), European Union (20%), Vietnam (46%), and India (26%). The tariffs range from 10% to 50% for countries like Madagascar, Lesotho, and Saint Pierre and Miquelon, impacting a wide range of nations across the world. This decision by the White House is expected to have significant economic implications for international trade and relations. Full Article

Summary: Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on products from Heard and McDonald Islands, which are uninhabited remote islands near Antarctica. These islands are only reachable by boat from Australia and are mostly barren, with penguins, seals, and a fishery. Rachel Maddow mocked the decision, highlighting the impracticality of imposing tariffs on these islands that exported only $1.4 million worth of products to the U.S. last year. Full Article

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...