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- UK government introduces tax cuts: media coverage differs on economic implications and public response.
- Peter Kay concert halted after 45 minutes due to bomb scare in Birmingham
- North Macedonia arrests seven linked to Islamic State synagogue arson
- British woman Rachel Kerr found safe in Agadir after disappearance in Morocco
- Trump to raise EU car tariffs to 25% amid trade deal concerns
- EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Provisional Effect, Boosting Global Trade
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Metro - You’re nicked
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The Metro leads on Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell being arrested in a probe over the SNP party’s finances, with the couple’s home scoured by police.
The paper features an image of blue tents and police tape outside the couple’s home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glasgow and notes that a search of SNP HQ in Edinburgh was made at the same time. Mr Murrell, who resigned as chief executive last month, has been released without charge, pending further investigation.
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UK government introduces tax cuts: media coverage differs on economic implications and public response.
May 2, 2026
8:00 am
Media Lens: UK government introduces tax cuts: media coverage differs on economic implications and public response. Major event: “UK government
Peter Kay concert halted after 45 minutes due to bomb scare in Birmingham
May 2, 2026
7:00 am
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Peter Kay’s performance in Birmingham was interrupted yesterday evening due to a bomb scare involving a suspicious bag. A 19-year-old man is now in custody as police search the arena.
North Macedonia arrests seven linked to Islamic State synagogue arson
May 2, 2026
5:00 am
An arson attack on a Skopje synagogue on 12 April has been linked to the Islamic State, North Macedonia’s intelligence service reported. Seven arrests followed, including charges against two men for terrorism-related offences. The local Jewish community noted only minor damages occurred.
British woman Rachel Kerr found safe in Agadir after disappearance in Morocco
May 2, 2026
3:00 am
British woman Rachel Kerr, 31, has been found safe in Agadir, Morocco, after her disappearance following a night out. Kerr, from Maddiston, Falkirk, had not been seen for several days before police located her. She is now reunited with her brother.
Trump to raise EU car tariffs to 25% amid trade deal concerns
May 2, 2026
2:00 am
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday his intention to increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, citing non-compliance with a trade deal. The move exacerbates tensions amid ongoing negotiations regarding EU-US trade relations.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Provisional Effect, Boosting Global Trade
May 1, 2026
11:50 pm
The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.
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