58 h. ago ‘Down to the wire’: inside the UK’s crunch talks with the US as it bids to avoid Trump tariffs

Ministers seek carve-out from import taxes before 2 April deadline – but critics believe they have offered too many concessionsMinisters and senior officials at every level of government are holding talks with US counterparts this weekend in a last-ditch effort to secure a carve-out from swingeing import taxes.Government sources said ministers were raising Donald Trump’s looming tariffs as the “No 1” issue in every conversation with the US. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago People with UK passports issued important reminder ahead of April deadline

A budget travel expert has urged anyone with a passport to check if it needs renewing in the near future - as the cost is set to change from next month

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3 d. ago Japan says ‘every option’ on table against Trump’s 25% car tariffs

Automakers’ shares drop as trade partners rush to respond to US president’s latest salvo ahead of April 2 deadline

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5 d. ago Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change

A federal judge will consider whether to block a Trump administration policy that bans the use of “X” marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers

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9 d. ago State Pension claimants can still boost payments before next month

Usually people can only pay voluntary contributions for the past six tax years, and after the April 5 deadline this year the normal six-tax year time limit will apply

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9 d. ago The real reason you can't smile in your passport photo revealed

A travel expert has revealed the real reason why people aren't allowed to smile in their passport photo. And it's linked to facial recognition software...

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1 week ago UK passport application fee increase: New price, wait time and everything else you need to know

The cost of a new or replacement passport is set to rise from next month, with some people having to pay as much as £222 for the essential travel document

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1 week ago DWP state pension top up deadline can be extended with easy trick

Right now, you can buy back missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006, but after the deadline on April 5, you will only be able to go back six tax years which could have an impact on your state pension

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1 week ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone with savings ahead of April deadline

Tonight's episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show covered all the things you need to do before the new tax year starts next month - a so-called "spring clean of your finances"

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1 week ago South Lanarkshire residents reminded about new garden waste permits

Information tags reminding residents about garden waste permits for burgundy bins started being issued this week.

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1 week ago 32 million people with burgundy passports at risk of being turned away at gate

One in four people could be denied boarding at the airport

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2 w. ago Experts warn three groups of people could miss out on State Pension as April 5 deadline looms

Missing the deadline could mean you lose over £300 a year in retirement

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2 w. ago Trump to ‘deal with’ TikTok ahead of April deadline, Commerce Secretary vows

ByteDance has until April 5 to either divest from TikTok or see its platform banned from American app stores. It’s hazy if Trump will extend the deadline

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2 w. ago Warning to anyone with a driving licence over £1,000 fine for missing vital test

Experts have issued a stark warning reminding Brits about the hefty penalty drivers face if they do not comply with the DVLA's strict rules when it comes to 'visual standards'

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2 w. ago PGA Tour star issues world ranking reminder to Jon Rahm as LIV Golf problem highlighted

Jon Rahm finds himself in unfamiliar territory, sitting outside top-50 players in the world, and the LIV Golf star was reminded of his fall by one PGA Tour player

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2 w. ago 'One month warning' for major car check as drivers urged to 'sign up today' or risk £1K fine

Motorists are being asked to make use of the service which issues a crucial reminder

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2 w. ago Unai Emery rings Celtic alarm bell as Aston Villa issued timely Champions League collapse reminder

The EPL outfit raced into a two goal lead against the Hoops at Villa Park before being pegged back

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2 w. ago Stamp duty calculator shows exactly how much more you'll pay after April deadline

You can use our stamp duty calculator below to see exactly how much these changes could cost you, whether you're moving home, or if you're a first-time buyer

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3 w. ago Driver warning as motorists over 70 must supply 'five documents'

The government has issued a reminder about the identity documents needed for this process, some of which are specific to the elderly. Here's a list of the documents you need

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3 w. ago View from the couch: therapists on sessions in new Trump era

Some mental health professionals are incorporating political views into the healing process: ‘I want to let them know it’s really safe’In his conversations with trans clients, Will Williams, a therapist in Oakland, California, sees the psychic toll exacted by the fusillade of recent executive orders targeting transgender protections. Many of his patients are filled with fear – and for legitimate reasons.In the days after Donald Trump took office, the administration required passports to be marked with sex assigned at birth, banned trans people from serving in the military and cut funding for gender-affirming care. On some federal websites, the “T” was removed from “LGBT”. Continue reading...

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