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Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that US-UK trade discussions are “well advanced” but anticipated incoming tariffs from Donald Trump, asserting the need for a careful response rather than immediate action.

Tuesday’s UK headlines are dominated by international stories with a sprinkling of domestic politics and royal stories. 

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has expressed her outrage at being banned from running for public office for five years after being found guilty by a French court of embezzling EU funds. The UK media are assessing what this means for France’s far-right, noting that it’s unlikely to stop the rise, and questions linger from the public figures, including Elon Musk, over how much the outcome was politically motivated.

Tariffs dominate much of the global news today, ahead of Wednesday’s ‘liberation day’ (according to Donald Trump). US tariffs are set to hit every nation tomorrow; the stock markets are in panic, and Britain failed to secure a trade deal before the tariffs.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are in the news as Harry’s charity row rumbles on and Andrew’s accuser has been involved in a serious car accident and says she has four days to live.

The UK government had been holding out hope for a “UK-US economic prosperity deal” that would protect British exports from the tariffs

Cliff Notes Finnish President Alexander Stubb advocates for a complete ceasefire in Ukraine on 20 April, marking a deadline linked…

Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer will address a summit in London focused on illegal migration, urging nations to collaborate against…

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump held discussions about ongoing negotiations for a UK-US economic prosperity deal, with plans to expedite talks this week.

Cliff Notes – Two-tier justice The UK government intends to amend laws enabling it to override Sentencing Council guidelines amid…

Cliff Notes The UK government is exploring partnerships with other countries, including Italy, to establish arrangements similar to Italy’s deal…

Dame Harriet Harman suggests that government whips may be overestimating the number of Labour MPs rebelling against welfare cuts as a tactic for “expectation management”.

Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, acknowledges Donald Trump’s significant role in altering the global security landscape, particularly since the war in Ukraine began.