The UK is one step closer to a new nuclear power plant after the government announced a further £14.2bn in funding.

High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China are underway in London, extending into a second day at Lancaster House.

California set to sue Trump as unrest spreads – Tuesday’s front pages report on the ongoing unrest across California which is spreading across other US cities. The clashes between protesters of the immigration crackdown and the US National Guard are making international headlines as California says it will sue the US President for escalating the protests by sending in troops.

Tensions soared in Los Angeles after President Trump deployed around 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines—federalising forces without California’s consent—to crack down on protests sparked by recent ICE immigration raids.

US and Chinese delegations are negotiating significant trade issues, including tech export restrictions and rare earth minerals.

The UK government is set to announce a £14.2bn funding commitment for the Sizewell C nuclear power station, aimed at directly creating 10,000 jobs, including 1,500 apprenticeships.