Monday’s headlines continue to report on the backlash of the US tariffs – announced last week – that’s sparked a massive stock market sell-off and fears of a looming global recession.
The prime minister has promised to “shelter British business from the storm” expected from Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The government has stepped in to help the British car industry (amid 25% car tariffs) by making the rules on manufacturers going all-electric more flexible.
Elsewhere, as of next month, health workers will go door-to-door under new plans to tackle sickness rates across England.
The UK weather continues to dominate the headlines as wildfires broke out across Scotland and Northern Ireland over the weekend after temperatures soared.
In sports, there is continued coverage of the weekend’s Premier League action, including Liverpool’s unbeaten run being ended by Fulham, a drab performance between Man Utd and Man City and Southampton being relegated.
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Over 150,000 protesters rallied across 40 Spanish cities on Saturday, demanding housing be viewed as a right rather than a commodity.
The DRC government delegation and M23 rebels recently engaged in peace talks in Qatar to address ongoing conflict in the eastern region, following a positive initial round of discussions in March.
The Republican People’s Party (CHP) re-elected Ozgur Ozel as chairman, garnering an overwhelming majority of votes amid ongoing protests against President Erdogan’s government following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Jay North, best known for portraying Dennis the Menace in the CBS sitcom of the same name, passed away at the age of 73 after a battle with colon cancer.
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Global stock markets plummeted overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling nearly 8% and US stock market futures indicating further declines, as fears of a trade war escalate following President Trump’s new tariffs.
Arturo Suarez, a Venezuelan singer awaiting asylum in the US, was deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, labelled as a gang member without evidence, as part of Trump’s anti-immigration policies.
White House aides expressed mixed signals about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, with some suggesting room for negotiation while others dismissed the prospect.
Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to relax electric vehicle manufacturing rules in response to US tariffs that affect carmakers, particularly Jaguar Land Rover, which will “pause” shipments to the US.
An elderly British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, have been detained in a high-security prison in Afghanistan since 1 February, with their son stating they have “never heard one accusation or one charge.”
Izaiah Smith, a 15-year-old boy, died after an incident in a lake at Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham, with emergency teams recovering him late on Friday evening.
Southampton makes Premier League history by becoming the first team to be relegated with seven games remaining, following a 3-1 loss to Tottenham.
Jordan Bardella criticises the judicial system following Marine Le Pen’s conviction, referring to it as a “dark day” for France and a wound to patriotic citizens.
Terrence Howard alleges that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs made sexual advances towards him, claiming Combs invited him under the pretext of seeking acting lessons.
US correspondents Mark Stone and David Blevins addressed various topics, including the implications of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs on American consumers.
Sir Keir Starmer has said his government stands ready to use industrial policy to “shelter British business from the storm” after Donald Trump’s new 10% tariff kicked in.
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A major incident has been declared in Northern Ireland due to a “significant” wildfire on Sandbank Road, which has prompted over 100 firefighters to respond to the scene.
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