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Trade war should not be UK’s first response to tariffs – PM The UK’s first response to US tariffs should not be to jump into a trade war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, as the government braces itself for the announcement of widespread taxes on imports. US President Donald Trump will set out his… Continue reading Trade war should not be UK’s first response to tariffs – PM

UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says 4 hours ago Joshua Nevett Political reporter Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent PA Media The UK will take a calm approach to US trade tariffs, rather than “a knee-jerk reaction,” Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister suggested the UK would be affected by… Continue reading UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says

Starmer and Trump discuss ‘productive negotiations’ on economic deal Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have agreed “productive negotiations” about an economic deal between the UK and US will “continue at pace”, Downing Street has said, ahead of a looming deadline on US tariffs. The Sunday night phone call between the pair comes after sources… Continue reading Starmer and Trump discuss ‘productive negotiations’ on economic deal

Work checks can cut illegal migration, says Cooper 16 minutes ago Paul Seddon Political reporter BBC The home secretary has said plans for new checks on unauthorised working will help cut levels of illegal migration. Yvette Cooper has announced plans to expand the range of companies that can be fined for not carrying out right-to-work… Continue reading Work checks can cut illegal migration, says Cooper

PM’s communications chief quits after nine months Sir Keir Starmer’s communications chief has resigned after nine months in Downing Street. Labour veteran Matthew Doyle, who worked for Tony Blair, was brought in as Sir Keir’s communications director four years ago, when the party was in opposition. He is the second senior member of Sir Keir’s… Continue reading PM’s communications chief quits after nine months

Increase sanctions on Russia to secure peace, Starmer says Western sanctions on Russia need to be increased, not weakened, in order to bring it to the negotiating table, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister accused Vladimir Putin of “playing games and playing for time” after the Russian president demanded sanctions were lifted before… Continue reading Increase sanctions on Russia to secure peace, Starmer says