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Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Tuesday, 10th June 2025. The skies are grey over the UK this morning, but sunshine is expected to soon return – so get ready to soak up the rays once again. But for now, let’s catch up on the latest news dominating the UK this morning.

As expected the UK news is heavily focused on Wednesday’s spending review – with announcements being made early, including the winter fuel payment reversal and the threshold being raised to include more pensioners.

The government has also confirmed a £14 billion investment to build a nuclear power station in Suffolk as part of a wider £113 billion infrastructure investment. The new build will create thousands of jobs and eventually provide power to more than 6 million homes.

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.

Eurostar plans to introduce direct services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva by the early 2030s, with journeys taking approximately five to five and a half hours.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reversed the winter fuel payment cut, confirming full payments of £200–£300 this winter for pensioners earning up to £35,000 a year in England and Wales.

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The UK government has committed £14.2 billion to build the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, aiming to generate electricity for about 6 million homes and create 10,000 jobs, as part of a wider £113 billion infrastructure investment plan announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

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

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Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending threshold this fiscal year, five years ahead of schedule.

Norma, a popular TikTok star known for her comedic videos with granddaughter Jess, passed away at the age of 91 on 5 June, as announced by her family.