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🌍 World News Briefing – 7 May 2025 It’s a moody start to the week in Europe with chilly winds sweeping the continent, while in Asia, dry heat stokes cross-border flames — quite literally. Explosions along the India–Pakistan border fire marks one of the most serious escalations in months, in what global leaders worry will erupt into nuclear war. In Gaza, Israeli strikes have left 26 dead overnight as ceasefire efforts collapse. ⚡ Tensions mount across continents as political alliances realign Meanwhile, Canada’s Mark Carney heads into a tense meeting with President Trump, while cardinals in Rome quietly prepare for…

Anger at Indian payoff in biggest deal since Brexit The trade secretary has said he would never undercut British workers, as he accused the Tories of attacking the India trade deal because they were unable get it “across the line”. Jonathan Reynolds described Britain’s new agreement with India as “a smasher of a deal” and accused the Conservatives and Reform of being “unable to accept” that a Labour government had done something they could not. Anger at Indian payoff in biggest deal since Brexit NHS provides career advice on wards to break vicious cycle of poverty Gazing at art helps…

UK wins biggest post-Brexit trade deal with India Sir Keir Starmer has struck Britain’s biggest post-Brexit trade deal, hailing a “landmark” agreement with India that will boost trade with the country by £25.5bn. In what the prime minister is billing as a major coup, he said the agreement, which focuses on whisky, gin, cars and cosmetics, will boost the economy and cut prices for consumers. UK wins biggest post-Brexit trade deal with India Trump’s bid to help Hollywood with foreign film tariffs is a mission impossible F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, actor Zendaya and a pregnant Rihanna at the Met Gala

Labour’s tax break for Indian workers Keir Starmer was last night accused of undercutting British workers to seal a £5 billion trade deal with India. Under the agreement, tens of thousands of temporary Indian workers will be exempt from paying National Insurance in Britain, making them cheaper to hire. New Delhi heralded the deal as an ‘unprecedented’ win, but the UK Prime Minister was accused of introducing ‘two-tier taxes’ after National Insurance contributions for British firms were increased in last year’s Budget.

Winter fuel cut U-turn won’t repair damage, Labour insiders warn Small changes to the winter fuel allowance cut will not be enough to win back voters, rebel Labour MPs have warned Keir Starmer, as a Government insider admitted the policy had been like “Kryptonite” on the doorstep. Downing Street insisted there would be no U-turn on the decision to impose the cut on around 10 million pensioners, despite it being blamed on Labour losing votes at last week’s local elections.

Keir Starmer is believed to be considering a partial u-turn on winter fuel payment cuts.

Cliff Notes England faces potential drought conditions this summer, following the driest start to spring in nearly 70 years and significantly reduced reservoir levels. A "medium" drought risk has been declared, prompting discussions among government and water officials regarding the necessity of water use restrictions and leak management. Farmers are already irrigating crops earlier than usual, reflecting the impact of recent extreme weather patterns on agricultural practices and food security. Hosepipe ban looms amid ‘medium’ drought risk – as England suffers driest start to spring since 1950s . England could face drought conditions this summer after the driest start to…

You are at:Home What’s the latest news today? Sections UK News Briefing HUB Editorial World News today The Week so far UK-India trade deal after 3 years of talks UK and India sign trade deal – ‘Two-tier deal’ | Paper Talk  UK and India sign trade deal that will see tariffs reduced on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade. The agreement could see the UK economy be boosted by around £5bn a year – and marks the largest trade deal established by the Read More » UK and India agree trade deal…

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Labour is facing internal chaos over its refusal to U-turn on the winter fuel cuts – which many believe played a huge role in Labour’s losses during last week’s local elections in England.