Browsing: UK News

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.

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.

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…

There is a lot of politics in the news today, with many headlines (around the world) reporting on the US tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday – tariffs that Trump has said will impact every country. The UK had been hoping to secure an exemption from the tariffs, but yesterday, the prime minister confirmed the UK is set to be impacted by Wednesday’s announcement. 

In more bad news for Britain, ‘awful April’ has begun as water bills, energy bills, and council tax have all risen. But today also marks the National Minimum Wage increase that starts today. 

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that US-UK trade discussions are “well advanced” but anticipated incoming tariffs from Donald Trump, asserting the need for a careful response rather than immediate action.

Several newspaper headlines report on Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Jeffery Epstein of sex trafficking her to Prince Andrew when she was a teenager. Giuffre said via her Instagram that she is in hospital following a serious car accident and only has four days to live. Her spokesperson said she is receiving medical care after a “serious accident” whilst Western Australia police and ambulance services said their records show a “minor crash” between a bus and a car on 24 March, but that no injuries had been reported as a result. 

In 2022, Ms Giuffre reached an out-of-court settlement with the Duke of York over a civil sexual abuse claim filed in the US. She accused Prince Andrew of allegedly sexually assaulting her when she was 17 years old. Ms Guiffre had claimed the abuse took place while she was travelling with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted financier and Andrew’s former friend.

There is widespread coverage of France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political career after she was found guilty of embezzling EU funds and banned from running for public office for 5 years. It means her hopes of running in the 2027 election – in which she was considered one of the favourites – are now in tatters. 

Tuesday’s UK headlines are dominated by international stories with a sprinkling of domestic politics and royal stories. 

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has expressed her outrage at being banned from running for public office for five years after being found guilty by a French court of embezzling EU funds. The UK media are assessing what this means for France’s far-right, noting that it’s unlikely to stop the rise, and questions linger from the public figures, including Elon Musk, over how much the outcome was politically motivated.

Tariffs dominate much of the global news today, ahead of Wednesday’s ‘liberation day’ (according to Donald Trump). US tariffs are set to hit every nation tomorrow; the stock markets are in panic, and Britain failed to secure a trade deal before the tariffs.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are in the news as Harry’s charity row rumbles on and Andrew’s accuser has been involved in a serious car accident and says she has four days to live.

As of today, various household bills, including energy, broadband, council tax, and water, are experiencing significant increases, prompting concerns for many consumers.

Cliff Notes China’s military has initiated joint exercises involving army, navy, and rocket forces around Taiwan, aiming to deter Taiwanese independence. The drills, accompanied by…

Motorists who fail roadside drug tests can continue driving for up to six months due to delays in processing confirmatory blood samples, posing significant risks to public safety.

From 1 April, households will experience significant increases in council tax, utilities, and communication costs, impacting nearly everyone in the country.

Parts of the UK, especially the south of England, could experience temperatures up to 21°C (70°F) this week, surpassing highs in Athens and Barcelona.