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Kyiv faces economic blow as EU tariffs set to return As the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme with Ukraine (ATMs) expires, Kyiv faces a major economic…

Cliff Notes Two men, Patrick Maughan and Owen Maughan, have been charged with murder following the death of a four-year-old boy in a truck collision…

The UK front pages react to a new Home Office report that has linked the UK’s hot weather this year to a dramatic rise in the number of small boat crossings when compared to the same period last year. A record 11,074 people arrived in small boats before May this year, a rise of almost 50% compared with the same period last year.

The story leads two tabloid front pages this morning – both conservative-leaning.

The left-leaning press takes a more neutral tone compared to the sensationalist approach from the right.

The UK steel industry avoids a doubling of tariffs on exports to the US, which remain capped at 25% rather than increasing to 50%.

Wednesday’s UK newspaper front pages offer a variety of headlines with no one story dominating the papers. A handful touch on the migrant channel crossings, in particular Labour’s theory that crossings have risen due to the good weather. But there is little unity across the papers and instead standalone reports ranging from war and conflict to the latest showbiz news. 

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Wednesday, 4th June 2025. After weeks of glorious sunshine, the grey skies have returned. A touch of morning rain is on the way – so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out.
Oh no!! Tariffs are back in the headlines, as Donald Trump’s hike on metals comes into effect. The UK has been temporarily spared the hike with the rate for the UK still at 25%.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a £15 billion investment package for transport aimed at boosting infrastructure across the North, Midlands and West Country.

Cliff Notes A manhunt is underway for former soldier Travis Decker, 32, suspected of kidnapping and murdering his three daughters, aged nine, eight, and five,…

Elon Musk has broken publicly with Donald Trump, slamming the president’s flagship tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination.” The legislation—dubbed the “big beautiful bill” by Trump—includes massive tax breaks, soaring defence spending, and a controversial hike in the debt ceiling. It passed the House last month and is now being debated in the Senate.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a £15.6bn transport investment package aimed at boosting infrastructure across the North, Midlands and West Country. The cash will fund tram, train and bus improvements, including major projects in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and the West Midlands.

The UK has been temporarily spared from a steep hike in US steel and aluminium tariffs, following a new executive order signed by former President Donald Trump. While tariffs on other countries doubled from 25% to 50% starting Wednesday, the UK will remain at 25%—for now.

Elon Musk condemned Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination,” criticising its multi-trillion-dollar tax breaks.

Seeking “trendy new places” that are genuinely good in the Eternal City is usually as futile as searching for Andy Warhols at the Vatican Museum—and yet.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after the prominent gay rights activist, as part of a broader initiative to “reestablish a warrior culture” in the armed forces.

King George Hospital currently has two ‘ligature light’ mental health rooms, falling short of the demand, with an increase of 15 to 20 mental health presentations daily in the emergency department.

Pornhub blocks access in France – including all the subsites, Pornhub, Redtube, and Youporn will display a statement instead of adult content due to new French regulations

A four-year-old girl, Sofia, diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, has been granted a year’s reprieve from deportation due to the risk of death if her treatment is interrupted.

Mohamed Soliman, accused of attacking a pro-Israel group in Colorado, is being held for using Molotov cocktails in a planned attack that left twelve injured.

Cadillac Teams Up with Tommy Hilfiger as Official F1 Partner for 2026 Season Cadillac has unveiled its first official partnership ahead of the 2026 Formula…

Police have stated there is no evidence linking the double shooting in Fuengirola, Spain, to recent criminal activities in Scotland, despite ongoing investigations in both countries.

Cliff Notes – Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to rewrite the most famous line in movie history Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he initially disliked the iconic line “I’ll…

The Democratic Party’s Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea’s snap presidential election – six months after the country was briefly thrown into martial law.

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England international fixtures – Lionesses face Spain in Nations League, Andorra vs England in World Cup qualifier  With the domestic league over, international football is…