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Showers or longer spells of rain across most areas. Showers turning heavy at times in the south with a chance of thunder, plus hill snow in the north. Strong, gale-force winds continuing in the south, and temperatures around average. Tonight: Showers and longer spells of rain continue overnight. Gales in the southwest slowly easing, but winds picking up in the far north. A patchy frost forming in the northwest.

Monday’s news briefing 

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held a “warm” phone call with the new US President Donald Trump. Trump is expected to visit Britain “soon” following their first conversation since the president’s inauguration. The paper says the prime minister became the first European leader to speak to the new US president since he was sworn in.

Britain is set to be hit with torrential rain and high winds as Storm Herminia rolls in. Yellow warnings for wind and heavy rain have been issued for much of Wales and southern England as Storm Herminia hits parts of the UK. The Met Office says Herminia – first recorded in Spain and France – brings with it the possibility of damage and disruption, days after Storm Éowyn left two people dead when it battered the UK and Republic of Ireland.

King Charles will become the first British head of state to visit Auschwitz when he tours the former Nazi concentration camp to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation. The King will travel to Poland to join survivors and other dignitaries for a special service, at the end of which he will lay a light of remembrance to honour those who lost their lives.

January 27, 2025 11:10 am

Nvidia sinks as Chinese AI startup Deepseek spooks global markets

Nvidia shares and other US tech giants tumbled on Monday as Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Deepseek disrupted global markets.

Nvidia, a key driver of the AI stock boom due to its advanced chips, saw its shares plummet over 11 per cent on Germany’s Tradegate on Monday.

The $3.49 trillion (£2.79 trillion) worth chip maker is trading at $142.62 (£114.09), nearly ten per cent down in pre-market from Friday’s close.

Meanwhile, Nasdaq 100 futures fell 3.2 per cent, with the S&P 500 also dropping 1.9 per cent early Monday.

https://www.cityam.com/nvidia-sinks-as-chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-spooks-global-markets/

Monday’s UK newspapers cover a range of topics, from international diplomacy to domestic policy and poignant Holocaust Memorial Day reflections.

A handful of showbiz stories feature on the tabloid front pages, as does coverage of Tottenham’s manager Ange Postecoglou – after a shock Premier League loss has fans believing the Spurs boss is on his way out the door. 

The back pages continue the Spurs coverage along with Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Fulham.

Online, many of the UK’s new sites report on the torrential rain and strong winds set to batter the UK over the next 48 hours.

‘Trump’s call with Starmer’

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‘Trump expected to visit Britain soon,’ says the Telegraph.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Trump is expected to visit Britain “soon” following their first conversation since the president’s inauguration. The paper says the prime minister became the first European leader to speak to the new US president since he was sworn in.

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‘Phone call was warm and personable,’ notes The Times.

The Times describes the phone call as “warm and personable” but notes the prime minister is set to resist Trump’s push for the UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, because of concerns about Britain’s public finances.

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‘Trump accused of ethnic cleansing as he suggests Gazans should be resettled in Egypt and Jordan,’ says The Guardian.

The Guardian says Donald Trump has suggested Gazans should be relocated to Egypt and Jordan – a remark that has seen him accused of attempting to displace Gazans. The paper notes the proposals have been “rejected by US allies in the region” and criticised as “dangerous.”

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‘British survivor describes painful experience,’ says the Mirror.

The Daily Mirror highlights British survivor Mala Tribich, 94, who describes the “painful” experience of walking through Auschwitz’s gates, despite the trauma it brings.

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“You don’t think you live in a world which does those things,” says one victim via the Express.

Similarly, The Daily Express features Susan Pollack, 94, who reflects on the horrors of the Holocaust, saying, “You don’t think you live in a world which does those things.”

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‘Charles becomes first monarch to visit Auschwitz,’ notes the Daily Telegraph.

The Daily Telegraph reports that King Charles will become the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz, marking the 80th anniversary of its liberation. A source close to the King described the visit as a “deeply personal pilgrimage.”

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‘Council tax bills could soar up to 25%,’ says the Mail.

On the home front, The Daily Mail warns that council tax bills could soar by up to 25% in some of England’s most cash-strapped areas, affecting over four million people.

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‘Patients to be treated at home to prevent winter armageddon,’ says the i.

Meanwhile, The i newspaper reveals plans to overhaul A&E care, with more patients being treated at home or locally to prevent another winter “Armageddon” in hospitals.

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‘NCA shut down 8,000 social media accounts linked to people smuggling,’ reports Metro.

In crime news, Metro reports on a National Crime Agency operation that shut down 8,000 social media accounts linked to people smuggling. The crackdown is part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings in the English Channel.

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‘Torrential rain and strong winds to batter Britain,’ says the Daily Star.

Finally, The Daily Star warns of more torrential rain and strong winds set to batter the UK over the next 48 hours. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for a “whopping” 58 areas across the country.

Holocaust Memorial Day, the emergence of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek – a major rival to the American ChatGPT and the latest from last night’s Premier League matches. 
Poonam Soni@CodeByPoonam
Goodbye ChatGPT It’s only been 5 days since Deepseek R1 dropped, and the World is already blown away by its potential.
Julian Goldie SEO@JulianGoldieSEO
This is actually insane... I built an AI-powered Content Studio that generates entire marketing campaigns automatically I literally have my own AI marketing team In this video I'll show you how to easily set it up with DeepSeek R1 No coding experience required (Trust me, you want to bookmark this)

Breaking news: Tech stocks fell sharply on Monday as advances by Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek cast doubt on whether the US could sustain its leadership in AI by spending billions of dollars on chips. https://on.ft.com/3PQ1Qmj

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London pubs giant targets new openings after sales success

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January 27, 2025 11:08 am

UK economy: Firms prepare to cut staff as they brace for slowdown, CBI says

A persistent slowdown in activity among private sector firms could weigh on economic growth over the coming months, with businesses set to cut staff and raise prices, according to a survey.

The upcoming increase to national insurance contributions has prompted firms to assess their budgets urgently, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said.

Output across the private sector is expected to drop over the next three months, having fallen over the previous three-month period, the survey found.

Activity has been flat or falling since the middle of 2022, reflecting a prolonged period of stagnation.

https://www.cityam.com/businesses-prepare-to-cut-staff-as-they-brace-for-slowdown-cbi-finds/

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Very sad to hear that Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia, the same condition Bruce Willis suffers from. Appeared on her show many times over the years and she’s a fabulous character & superb broadcaster. Wish her and her family all the best.
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Palestinians are human beings who deserve to live in freedom and joy. That is why hundreds of thousands of us have exercised our right to protest. We will be here as long as it takes until there is an immediate ceasefire, an end to the occupation, and a just & lasting peace.
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Keir Starmer and his allies, clutching a can of petrol in one hand and a box of matches in the other, tutting loudly at the flames. Starmer has no effin clue
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