23 m. ago Tariffs cut on UK cars, steel and aluminium in US trade deal, says Starmer – UK politics live

Car exports will face 10% tariffs while levies on steel and aluminium are cut to zeroTrump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ 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 and know full ...

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40 m. ago Peter Andre shamed for 'vile' Instagram post as he shares snaps from controversial family holiday

The singer, 52, jetted off with his five children and his wife Emily, 35, to the UAE for a family trip but has come under fire for a recent Instagram post.

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49 m. ago UKHSA warns of 5 foods with 'high risk' of deadly bacteria after rare infection kills 28

Health officials have urged those more vulnerable to the life-threatening infection to "avoid high-risk foods"

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59 m. ago Conclave: How the election of a new Pope has changed over the centuries

The ceremony has traditionally been a time of threatening, cajoling and strategising, writes Colin Rose

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64 m. ago Criminal probe into West Lothian schools cyber attack continues as staff thanked for patience

West Lothian’s education executive councillor also paid tribute to council IT staff for their prompt response to the incident.

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70 m. 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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72 m. ago Rare infection kills 28 people as health officials warn vulnerable groups

The bacteria can be life-threatening for those most at risk

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2 h. ago Woman who claims Meghan Markle's bath salts gave her 'catastrophic burns' threatens to sue the duchess for $10m

Robin Patrick has shared horrific pictures of her legs as proof that the Duchess of Sussex 's recipe on With Love, Meghan is 'flawed and dangerous' and should have come with a warning.

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3 h. ago ‘My dad would have been devastated’ – bereaved speak out over infected blood payouts.

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

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3 h. ago Woman who claims As Ever bath salts gave her 'catastrophic burns' threatens to sue Meghan Markle for $10m

Robin Patrick has shared horrific pictures of her legs as proof that the Duchess of Sussex 's recipe on With Love, Meghan is 'flawed and dangerous' and should have come with a warning.

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3 h. ago Travel expert warns parents against one phrase you should never say to your kids when taking them to Disneyland

Disney World is the ultimate dream holiday destination for many children. However, that dream trip could quickly become a nightmare if parents unwittingly use one short phrase.

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4 h. ago British 'stalker' told American influencer she needed 'kidnap insurance' before following her to Bali and threatening to 'go 50 Shades of Grey' on her, court told

In a video Rob Keating sent to social media personality Alexandra Saper, he also threatened to 'tie you up' and 'spank you', a trial in Portsmouth heard.

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4 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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4 h. ago Donald Trump's bungling education secretary mocked over error

Donald Trump's education secretary Linda McMahon sent a threatening letter to Harvard that was widely mocked for its embarrassing grammatical errors

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4 h. ago A Place In The Sun fans fume over Laura Hamilton's property choice for guest

The instalment saw the property expert, 43, try and help Jan find her perfect holiday home in La Duquesa, Spain.

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4 h. ago UK tourists warned of ‘E.coli risk’ from everyday hotel experience

Food poisoning can ruin your holiday

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5 h. ago ‘Not much zoology – apart from the rabbit!’ Desmond Morris on his secret surrealist love romp film

The zoologist, now aged 97, is about to unveil Time Flower, his fantasy-fuelled film in which he pursues a woman called Ramona – who gave such a brave performance leaping off the bonnet of a car that he proposed to herIn the opening scene of Time Flower, a surrealist film by the zoologist Desmond Morris, a woman is lying facedown on the ground, clutching the grass with manicured hands and shaking her head. She is about to start running across a Wiltshire moor in elegant black heels, chased by Morris in a shirt and tie, her eyes wide, her lipstick dark, the angle of the shot emphasising her perfect, parted, panting mouth. Just before she trips and falls, a wild rabbit will stare straight at the camera – and flee.This 10-minute black-and-white film, which Morris made in 1950 while he was a 22-year-old student at Birmingham University, has lain untouched in his archive for nearly 75 years. Created in response to Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel’s Un Chien Andalou, it is a testament to Mor...

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6 h. ago Next's 'comfy' £34 dress shoppers 'can't wait to wear' on holiday

Next shoppers said they "can't wait to wear" the dress on holiday this summer

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6 h. ago Drug boss with 'diamond teeth' gave himself ironic tattoo that predicted his fate

Damon Greenslade, who posed in selfies with wads of cash, was found to be operating a major drugs line - recruiting and threatening juveniles to distribute drugs across Cheshire

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6 h. ago US and UK set to announce trade deal today – UK politics live

US president set to announce ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal between UK and US with Starmer due to make statementThe 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 and know full well, with any deal like ...

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