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Two men, Marcus Laidley-Sobers and Nicky Robertson, appeared in court as part of a police investigation into a gang feud in Edinburgh, facing charges related to threatening behaviour and vehicle-related offences.

Senator Cory Booker delivered the longest speech in US Senate history, lasting 25 hours and four minutes, to protest against the Trump administration’s actions.

England head coach Sarina Wiegman expressed enthusiasm for the UK’s potential hosting of the 2035 Women’s World Cup, highlighting its ability to further elevate women’s football.

Donald Trump has moved “Liberation Day” to 2 April to avoid association with April Fool’s Day, prompting global governments to prepare for impending tariff announcements.

Chelsea vs Spurs – the Premier League is back in action today – the final weekday match following the international break.

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup squad to prioritise her physical health after a busy tournament schedule.

The UK is amongst some countries facing a baseline tariff of 10%

Stock markets in London, Paris, and Berlin fell on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs. The UK has been hit with a baseline 10% while the EU has been hit with 20%.

Donald Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with many trading partners facing significantly higher rates, prompting widespread global concern and backlash.

Trump announces fresh wave of US tariffs – Almost all of Thursday’s headlines are dissecting the tariffs announced by the US president yesterday. The UK was hit with a baseline 10% tariff, whilst the EU (who are preparing to retaliate) were hit with a 20% levy – some countries fared even worse with fees as high as 40%.

The UK newspapers generally express relief that the tariffs were not as bad for the UK as expected, with right-leaning media highlighting Brexit’s role in saving Britain from the 20% levy for the EU. The tariffs are set to come into effect on Saturday, with some headlines reporting there is still wiggle room for a deal to be carved out between the UK and US before the tax comes into effect.

Thursday’s headlines are, of course, dominated by yesterday’s news that the US will introduce a baseline 10% tariff on the world, including the UK and other countries, and are facing far higher tariffs, including the EU being hit with a 20% levy. 

The headlines are in general agreement that the UK being hit with the baseline tariff is far less severe than what was expected, and there could be some wiggle room as the tariffs don’t come into effect on Saturday.

Cliff Notes President Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all nations, with higher tariffs on specific countries identified as "worst offenders,"…

Sorcha Eastwood, an MP, reported online harassment from Andrew and Tristan Tate following her comments about violence against women during a Commons debate.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds acknowledged the US as “our closest ally” while emphasising that “nothing is off the table” in response to President Trump’s 10% tariffs on UK imports.

Residents in Highgate, Birmingham, are dealing with an overwhelming stench due to bin strikes causing overflowing rubbish bins, attracting pests like rats and foxes.

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.