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
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Starmer and Trump discuss ‘productive negotiations’ on economic deal
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
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
Musk’s xAI buys his social media platform X
Musk’s xAI buys his social media platform X Elon Musk says that his AI venture xAI has acquired his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In an X post Friday, Musk said the all-stock transaction values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. Musk paid $44 billion for Twitter in 2022.… Continue reading Musk’s xAI buys his social media platform X
PM’s communications chief quits after nine months
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
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
OnlyFans fined over user age-check failings
OnlyFans fined over user age-check failings 15 minutes ago Tom Singleton Technology reporter Getty Images OnlyFans’ parent company has been fined £1.05m after giving inaccurate information about the measures it had in place to check the age of its users. Ofcom had pressed the platform – which is known for hosting sexually explicit material –… Continue reading OnlyFans fined over user age-check failings
23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data
23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data 26 minutes ago Lily Jamali Reporting fromSan Francisco EPA The computer systems of 23andMe have been struggling to cope with the sheer volume of customers racing to delete their data, after the DNA-testing company announced that it was filing for bankruptcy protection. The firm says it… Continue reading 23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance 22 minutes ago Reuters Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK economy during her Spring Statement in the House of Commons. It came as the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – which monitors the government’s spending plans – unveiled its latest economic forecasts.… Continue reading Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance
No risk to UK lives from US security breach, says minister
No risk to UK lives from US security breach, says minister The lives of British servicemen and women have not been put at risk by a major security breach in the United States, the UK armed forces minister has told MPs. Luke Pollard said he had “high confidence” that British operational security remains “intact”. It… Continue reading No risk to UK lives from US security breach, says minister