3 d. ago Starmer and Reynolds meet US commerce secretary in push to implement trade deal

The Business Secretary took the opportunity to meet Howard Lutnick to push for progress on the US-UK trade deal announced last month.

Economics

3 d. ago What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote

Iran’s nuclear program remains a top focus for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, particularly as any possible deal between Tehran and the United States over the program would likely rely on the agency long known as the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog

Politics

8 d. ago Talks planned over Scottish Government backing for Galloway after national park plans ditched

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson is due to meet Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon today.

Politics

8 d. ago Northern Ireland Secretary set to meet EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic

It comes a couple of weeks after the UK struck a proposed deal with the EU to reduce the number of post-Brexit checks.

Events

9 d. ago The real problem Earps and Kirby’s sudden retirements give England

Mary Earps shockingly hung up her gloves before Fran Kirby also retired from international duty and Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman now has a particular issue to deal with ahead of the Euros

Politics

9 d. ago NI Secretary to meet with parties over how to deal with legacy

Speaking ahead of the engagements, Hilary Benn said the Government is committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act.

Economics

1 week ago No 10 in the dark over whether UK steel will be hit with 50% Trump tariffs with hours to go

The business secretary is in Paris, where he will meet with his US counterpart in a last-ditch attempt to secure a carve-out from the tariff hike

Politics

1 week ago Trade Secretary to meet US counterpart in bid to secure steel tariff exemption

The UK struck a deal with Washington for import taxes on its steel to be removed weeks ago, but its implementation has not been finalised.

Politics

3 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne ‘probably won’t play’ for Manchester City at Club World Cup

Midfielder criticises Fifa for timing of competitionFinal home game on Tuesday is ‘going to be weird’Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he “probably won’t play” for Manchester City in this summer’s Club World Cup, with the Belgian critical of Fifa for staging the competition when contracts are still running.City’s decision not to offer De Bruyne fresh terms means Bournemouth’s visit to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday and Sunday’s trip to Fulham on the final day of the Premier League season will be his final games for the club he joined 10 years ago. City play their three Club World Cup Group G games in June and De Bruyne’s deal finishes at the end of that month, so he could participate but has decided not to. Continue reading...

Politics

last month UK ‘could take more US wood pellets to burn for electricity’ amid trade talks

The US agriculture secretary said the US is ‘100% confident’ that its wood chips meet the UK’s sustainability requirements.

Events