Financial TimesΒ reports that the prime minister is the first to seal a deal with the United States since Donald Trump unleashed his tariffs war on the world.
Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.
Luxembourg’s Xavier Bettel and Finland’s Elina Valtonen expressed optimism about Johann Wadephul’s appointment, highlighting a government capable of action in Germany.
Baroness Harriet Harman urges Red Wall MPs to advocate for the repeal of the two-child benefit cap instead of focusing on the winter fuel payment issue.
Itβs trade deals galore for the prime minister after yesterdayβs announcement that Britain had signed a trade deal with India, the prime minister is set to announce a UK-US trade deal later today. The news is a huge win for both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves who have been under pressure since taking office over the handling of the economy!
Experts are suggesting that the devil is in the details β and itβs likely to be more of a temporary pause on some tariffs rather than a long-term trade agreement. But still, with the world queuing up for a trade deal, getting in their first will no doubt be a boost for the PM and his struggling government.
Crypto
Bitcoin soared to an all-time high, briefly surpassing $106,000, fueled by optimism over Donald Trump’s pro-cryptocurrency stance ahead of his return to the White House. The cryptocurrency has gained more than 50% since Trump’s election victory on November 5.
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A newly-researched fungus species, aspergillus, is poised to spread from warmer regions to Europe and the UK due to climate change, potentially increasing infection risks.
The Local Government Association (LGA) calls for mandatory solar panel installation on new homes to cut household bills by Β£440 annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Social media companies may face fines of up to Β£60,000 for not removing knife crime-related posts within 48 hours of a police warning, aimed at protecting children from harmful content.
Hangzhou is emerging as a major tech hub in China, often referred to as the country’s ‘Silicon Valley’, with significant companies like Alibaba and DeepSeek leading the charge.
Space & Science
A newly-researched fungus species, aspergillus, is poised to spread from warmer regions to Europe and the UK due to climate change, potentially increasing infection risks.
Travel
Hi traveller! Here you go! π – If youβre heading to NYC for the first time, you might feel a little overwhelmed trying to decide where to stay. Much of the city is busy and packed, but it’s also exciting, and there are attractions around every corner.Β
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