Donald Trump indicated that Elon Musk would leave his government position as a special employee by the end of May, although it remains uncertain if this will occur as scheduled.
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Cliff Notes Corinne Hutton received a double hand transplant after losing her hands and legs to sepsis, and she met the twin sister of her donor, Julie Wild, in a poignant encounter that highlighted the emotional impact of organ donation. Deborah Gosling, the donor’s sister, expressed pride in her sister’s decision to donate her limbs after her sudden death in 2019, emphasising the transformative potential of organ donation for individuals in need. Ms Hutton has…
Cliff Notes Chloe Leighton, a disabled and autistic woman, has become homeless after her father’s stroke left her without care, highlighting gaps in the social care system’s support for vulnerable individuals. Buckinghamshire Council’s failure to provide suitable emergency accommodation for Chloe led to her living in a pub and facing her first night on the streets after being denied suitable housing options. Despite council assurances of support tailored to individual needs, Chloe’s situation reflects chronic…
Cliff Notes Walter Buchanan, 66, was sentenced to a minimum of 15 years for murdering his wife Darrel Odhiambo, 37, following an altercation triggered by accusations of infidelity. The attack resulted in significant injuries to Odhiambo, including neck compression and a brain injury; Buchanan was found guilty after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. Buchanan’s violent behaviour was exacerbated by a history of abuse within the relationship, and he expressed remorse, although the…
The world’s major economies vow retaliation against US tariffs set to be introduced today (21:00 BST).
Volkswagen and BMW have reported booming sales in the United States as Donald Trump is set to announce a new wave of US tariffs on non-American goods.
“Let me be clear with the House [of Commons], a trade war is in nobody’s interests and the country deserves — and we will take — a calm, pragmatic approach.”
Cliff Notes Fran Jones withdrew from the Colsanitas Cup after collapsing during her match against Julia Riera, trailing 5-3 in the third set. The 24-year-old was transported from the court in a wheelchair after struggling with her breathing issues. Jones, ranked 129 in the world and living with a rare genetic condition, has faced challenges with physical endurance throughout her career. British tennis player Fran Jones helped off court after collapsing during match | UK…
Scotland’s economy throttled by Labour The National Scot says Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has throttled Scotland’s economic growth, according to new expert analysis. The tax hikes would mean fewer job opportunities and spending cuts mean Holyrood’s budget is due to be £900 million less in five years’ time. There’s an exclusive story on a pro-Israel MP group refusing to say where it gets its funding, as well as a Scottish protest over rising energy bills as…
Student rapist: 23 more victims Metro reports more than 20 women have come forward after police launched an international appeal for potential victims of one of the UK’s worst serial rapists. Zhenhao Zou, 28, was found guilty last month of drugging, raping and filming 10 women – but detectives said he may have attacked up to 60 more. The front page reports on the Prince Andrew accuser and her claims she’s days away from death.
PM offers US tech firms tax cut in return for lower Trump tariffs The Guardian says big tech and big taxes the UK imposes on those firms seem to be another level that PM Starmer is willing to enter in order to pave a more favourable path in the global trade war. US state department officials have challenged Britain’s communications regulator over the impact on freedom of expression created by new online safety laws, the Guardian…
Trump trade madness Carnage The Daily Mirror says the UK is “braced for new wave of tariffs today.” The paper says the president has trailed the measures for weeks, initially suggesting the tariffs would match whatever levies other countries impose, but as the deadline nears, US media say it could be a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods.
Cliff Notes Heathrow Airport officials were alerted about potential substation failures just days before a significant power outage led to a full-day closure, causing travel chaos for nearly 300,000 passengers. Nigel Wicking, chief executive of the Heathrow Airline Operators’ Committee, expressed concerns about infrastructure resilience after incidents of cable theft affected runway lights. Heathrow’s CEO argued that keeping the airport open during the outage could have resulted in thousands of stranded passengers, stressing the importance…
Scots economic turbulence as Trump unleashes tariffs The Scotsman says experts have warned that Scotland’s economy faces a “turbulent and uncertain” future ahead of the impact of tariffs unleashed by the US. The paper says the start of 2025 has seen growing unease as firms prepare for “rising costs and escalating geopolitical tension – most notably the introduction of trade tariffs by US President Donald Trump”, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Almost all the UK front pages are dominated by the announcement of the latest US tariffs. The US media started reporting yesterday that a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods is set to be introduced.
Much of the UK media is speculating on how the tariffs will impact the UK economy and the prime minister’s attempts to secure a last-minute deal.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is back in the headlines after an impact assessment revealed the chancellor’s welfare overhaul – aimed to get more people back in work – could see even more people signed off.
One of the biggest stories dominating the UK news today reports that Thames Valley Police shot dead a man carrying a knife at the busy Milton Keynes train station yesterday. Earlier reports had indicated the man was carrying a firearm, but it was later confirmed to be a knife. Police confirmed the man was white and was challenged by officers before being shot dead.
An analysis of the Cold War’s economic impact revealed that the “Iron Curtain” represented a tariff equivalent of 48%, suggesting serious trade restrictions may arise amid current geopolitical tensions.
Wednesday’s news headlines are dominated – in print and online – by one story and one story only. The US is set to unveil its newest tariffs, which are expected to hit every country with what the US media is reporting to be a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods. The headlines range from the stock markets, the UK’s attempts for a last-minute exemption, and how the tariffs threaten to unbalance the books for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Beyond the tariffs, there are a handful of other stories dominating the UK news including an armed man being shot dead at Milton Keynes station, the ongoing row between Prince Harry and the charity he founded, and news that 23 more women have made allegations against serial rapist Zhenhao Zou.
Val Kilmer, renowned for his roles in “Top Gun,” “Batman Forever,” and “The Doors,” passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia after battling throat cancer since 2014.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that prosecutors will pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, marking the first federal death penalty case since the Trump administration reinstated capital punishment after a hiatus.
Major developers will now work with a single lead regulator for significant projects, streamlining the planning process and aiming to reduce costs.
Zhenhao Zou, a 28-year-old PhD student, has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women, with 23 additional potential victims now reported, increasing the estimated total to over 50 worldwide.
Virginia Giuffre expressed gratitude for public support after revealing she was told she had “four days to live” due to kidney renal failure following a car crash with a school bus in Australia.