78 m. ago Tories accuse Starmer of 'shafting' Britain with US trade deal: Trump lowers tariffs on car and steel exports to America while US farmers get access to Britain

Donald Trump said the agreement would be 'really good' for both sides - as British businesses hope for relief from his brutal tariffs.

Economics

93 m. ago Britain’s trade deal with Trump may not be good news for the world

Starmer’s choice undermines multilateralism and poses risks to the UK

Politics

1 hour ago Tories accuse Starmer of 'shafting' Britain with US trade deal: President lowers tariffs on car and steel exports to America while US farmers get access to Britain

Donald Trump said the agreement would be 'really good' for both sides - as British businesses hope for relief from his brutal tariffs.

Economics

1 hour ago Trump slashes tariffs for UK cars and steel but trade deal row looms on US beef imports to Britain

The US president said it was a 'very big and exciting day' for America and Britain

Economics

2 h. ago Donald Trump hails Brexit for allowing Britain to do US trade deal separately from the EU after Obama put UK 'at the back of the queue'

Trump addressed reporters in the Oval Office today after an agreement that saves some UK firms from his punitive protectionist tariffs that are damaging world trade.

Politics

2 h. ago Four Welsh towns revealed as the most popular 'affordable' places to live in Britain

A fab four of hot spots where you're likely to get more space for your budget

Politics

2 h. ago Car tariffs cut to 10% on US exports says Starmer, after signing Trump trade deal – UK politics live

PM says deal will ‘save thousands of jobs in Britain’ and tariffs on steel and aluminium have been cut to zeroStarmer and Trump to announce UK-US trade dealThe Liberal Democrats treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has reiterated the party’s position that any trade deal with the US should be put to parliament for approval before being ratified, saying Labour “should not be afraid” of a vote if they are confident a deal is in the country’s best interests.Cooper, the MP for St Albans, said in a statement:Parliament must be given a vote on this US trade deal so it can be properly scrutinised.A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Liberal Democrats are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.If it’s correct, and you know, whilst we haven’t been named publicly, it does sound like something’s happening, nevertheless, it would be wholly speculative [to comment].As you appreciate ...

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3 h. ago Voices: Will Starmer’s US trade deal deliver for Britain? Join The Independent Debate

Keir Starmer’s swift US trade deal is being hailed as a diplomatic success– though some are still waiting to read the fine print. Where do you stand?

Economics

3 h. ago The Last of Us mushroom coffee? Kevin Costner baked beans? TV merch to melt your mind

The tinned pulses based on cowboy drama Yellowstone might have been recalled on safety grounds, but fear not: you can always eat a tube of biscuits bearing Martin Clunes’ face First the bad news: this week the United States Food and Drug Administration recalled 4,515 cases of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans after discovering that it did not disclose the presence of soy, an allergen that can have severe to fatal effects on sensitive consumers, in its ingredients. Shoppers from 23 US states are being urged to return their beans in exchange for a full refund.But the good news is, you can get Yellowstone baked beans. How amazing is that? If you’re someone who enjoys watching Taylor Sheridan’s soapy western drama about the Dutton family enough to want to literally base all your meal times around it then, provided you don’t have a soy allergy, this is absolutely your lucky day. And the joy doesn’t stop there, because there’s also an entire website dedicated to selling various...

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4 h. ago Britain's Got Talent contestant cleared of rape gives 'rebuilding' statement

Andrew Johnston was cleared in court on Thursday

Events

4 h. ago Simon Cowell's doctor feared he would never walk again after horror accident broke his back

Britain's Got Talent judge and music mogul Simon Cowell reflected on the horror electric bicycle crash that left him with a broken back in 2020

Events

4 h. ago Lewis Hamilton shows true colours with comment on Kimi Antonelli joy at Mercedes

The Miami Grand Prix was another struggle for Lewis Hamilton who is frustrated with his Ferrari struggles, while his Mercedes replacement Kimi Antonelli smashed a record

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4 h. ago Scientists try to change Britain's clouds to let in less sunlight in controversial experiment to combat global warming

Controversial experiments are set to take place in Britain within the next five years to reflect sunlight away from Earth, experts say.

Events

5 h. ago Ready or not, here she comes: Lauryn Hill’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Ahead of her 50th birthday this month, we rate the best tracks of the multi-hyphenate talent who, with Fugees and as a solo artist, blended soul, hip-hop and reggae with raw emotion and charismaThe closest their debut album Blunted on Reality came to a crossover hit, Nappy Heads is almost unrecognisable as the work of Fugees, who went on to sell millions of records. But it’s an of-its-era joy nonetheless, with a boom-bap rhythm and horns sampled from jazzy 70s funk. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid praised by viewers for 'emotional' chat with WW2 veteran

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was left fighting back tears during an emotional interview with a World War II veteran to mark the 80th VE Day anniversary.

Politics

5 h. ago Overtourism is threatening wildlife – here’s how to have a responsible holiday

Cities and their residents can protest overtourism, but wildlife cannot – but there are ways we can help, says Eloise Barker

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5 h. ago Britain's Got Talent's Andrew Johnston speaks out after being cleared of raping two women

Former Britain's Got Talent finalist Andrew Johnston admits he's now hoping to rebuild his life after Southwark Crown Court cleared him of raping two women

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6 h. ago Britain’s Got Talent finalist says he has ‘lost everything’ after rape trial

Andrew Johnston, 30, who competed as a singer on the television programme, was cleared of raping two women after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Events

6 h. ago Britain's Got Talent finalist Andrew Johnston is cleared of raping two women

Andrew Johnston, 30, shot to fame on the hit show as a choirboy in 2008, coming third in the final, and was accused of sexually assaulting two women and gripping them both by the throat.

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6 h. ago Britain's Got Talent finalist signed by Simon Cowell cleared of rape

Andrew Johnston had been accused of raping two women

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