Vice President JD Vance’s comments that a UK-US trade deal is on the table and both countries are working hard to secure a deal makes several newspaper headlines, as does the latest from the US tariffs amid claims that new tariffs (on pharmaceuticals and big tech) are to come into effect ‘soon.’

The business newspapers are focused on the tariffs and the effects on businesses and the stock markets.

It’s another wet and windy start in the capital, with grey skies hanging over the city and suits marching off to work. I’m sure most are looking ahead to the long weekend. But until then, there’s still a lot happening across the country and around the world that you need to know!

The headlines are packed with various domestic and international stories, with no one story really dominating that much – although we expect that’ll change later today when the US stock markets open.

For now, the Birmingham bin strikes, a potential UK-US deal and a splash of budget talks and celebrity gossip lead the headlines.

The sports headlines look at how agonisingly close Aston Villa came to overturning their second-leg goal deficit. Other headlines look ahead to tonight’s Real Madrid vs Arsenal second leg – the North London club go into the clash ahead thanks to a 3-0 win in the first leg.

Former President Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump’s “hatchet” approach to Social Security, claiming it jeopardises the financial security of millions of Americans reliant on the programme.

The White House is reviewing trade agreements from over 15 countries, with some announcements expected soon, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Ukraine’s military has targeted the base of the 448th Russian missile brigade, which was responsible for a recent missile strike on Sumy that resulted in 35 fatalities and over 119 injuries, including children.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has unexpectedly reversed his stance on Chinese involvement in the UK steel sector, indicating a shift in government policy.