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UK and India agree trade deal – PM refuses to scrap cuts to winter fuel payments – India launches missile attacks

What happened today in the UK? UK and India agree trade deal – PM refuses to scrap cuts to winter fuel payments – India launches missile attacks Grab yourself a coffee and let us break down the news in the UK this morning – it’s time for your daily dip into the headlines. From Westminster to the weather (yes, it’s raining again!) to sports and entertainment, regardless of whether you’re commuting or couch-bound – here are the stories you need to know. A lot is happening this morning with India launching missile attacks on Pakistan dominating many of the online headlines. The attack comes after a terrorist attack on tourists which India blames on Pakistan. At least 18 people have been killed and Pakistan has vowed to respond to the strikes. Closer to home, the UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks. The PM says the deal will massively boost the UK economy. The PM might be hoping that the trade deal will serve as a bit of a distraction as

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UK-India trade deal after 3 years of talks

UK and India sign trade deal – ‘Two-tier deal’ | Paper Talk

UK and India sign trade deal that will see tariffs reduced on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade. The agreement could see the UK economy be boosted by around £5bn a year – and marks the largest trade deal established by the

UK and India agree trade deal – PM refuses to scrap cuts to winter fuel payments – India launches missile attacks

UK and India agree trade deal

UK and India agree trade deal after more than 3 years of talks. The UK-India trade deal will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports.

Reduced tariffs on whisky and gin as UK and India strike historic trade deal

The UK and India have finalised a significant trade deal, reducing tariffs on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade.

Labour chaos over refusal to U-turn on winter fuel cuts | Paper Talk

Labour is facing internal chaos over its refusal to U-turn on the winter fuel cuts – which many believe played a huge role in Labour’s losses during last week’s local elections in England.

Red Wall Labour MPs urge Sir Keir Starmer to ‘act’ over winter fuel change ‘before it’s too late’

Red Wall Labour MPs are urging the government to reinstate winter fuel payments, citing significant voter concern highlighted during local elections.

PM refuses to scrap cuts to winter fuel payments

The government says it will not reverse cuts to winter fuel payments despite the measure causing turmoil in the party. Since last week’s local election losses for Labour (and huge gains for Reform), there have been growing calls within the party for the cuts to be abandoned.

VE Day Celebrations – ‘Britain unites for its heroes 80 years on’ | Paper Talk

VE Day celebrations dominate many newspapers today, with the front pages featuring images from yesterday’s fly-over and celebrations.

Ve Day 80 tributes begin as royals watch epic flypast

PRINCE George has met veterans alongside Princess Kate and Prince William after joining Charlotte, Louis, and the King for a stunning VE Day flypast.

VE Day 80: Britain remembers a heroic generation

The mall was packed yesterday, with flags waving and celebrations in full swing as Britons marked the 80th anniversary of VE day – the end of WW2 in Europe.

Why Man City are making the right call to Kevin De Bruyne go

Cliff Notes – Why Man City are making the right call to Kevin De Bruyne go Kevin De Bruyne’s declining fitness and performance levels have raised concerns, with 40 missed games due to injuries since June 2023. Despite his past contributions, Manchester City prioritises future potential, leading to the decision