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.
Six men, aged 20 to 66, are being treated for injuries that are not life-threatening following a significant fire at the Blairlinn industrial estate in Cumbernauld.
PC Trevor Lock, renowned for his role in the 1980 Iranian embassy siege, passed away at the age of 85, feeling regret over the hostage situation’s tragic outcome.
A man was shot dead by armed officers from Thames Valley Police and British Transport Police at Milton Keynes railway station after carrying a firearm, with attempts to save him failing.
Kyle Shaw, 37, received a 20-month suspended sentence and a lifetime restraining order after stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas for six years, mistakenly believing she was his aunt.
The King made his first public appearance since a brief hospital stay due to minor side effects from cancer treatment, honouring Alan Titchmarsh and Katarina Johnson-Thompson at Windsor Castle.
Politics is dominating the news in the United States – and around the world – with Donald Trump’s latest tariffs set to be announced tomorrow, the markets reaction to the impending tariffs and talks of Trump seeking a third term.
Trump is set to announce new tariffs on imports, including a 25% tax on foreign cars. The move aims to boost U.S. manufacturing but may raise prices and strain trade relations. The UK and other countries are expected to respond with their own tariffs.
Trump recently suggested the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the clear prohibition outlined in the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which limits presidents to two terms. In a recent interview, Trump stated he was “not joking” about exploring “methods” to remain in power beyond his current term.
Politics is dominating the news in the United States – and around the world – with Donald Trump’s latest tariffs set to be announced tomorrow, the markets reaction to the impending tariffs and talks of Trump seeking a third term.
Trump is set to announce new tariffs on imports, including a 25% tax on foreign cars. The move aims to boost U.S. manufacturing but may raise prices and strain trade relations. The UK and other countries are expected to respond with their own tariffs.
Trump recently suggested the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the clear prohibition outlined in the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which limits presidents to two terms. In a recent interview, Trump stated he was “not joking” about exploring “methods” to remain in power beyond his current term.
Cliff Notes A tractor collided with two houses on A51 Vicars Cross Road, resulting in the destruction of their front walls and a collision with a Mercedes car. No serious injuries have been reported, but the drivers involved have been taken to hospital for precautionary checks. The A51 is closed in both directions, with expected delays, and Cheshire Police are seeking information or video footage from witnesses. Tractor crashes into houses knocking down their front…
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