46 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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55 m. ago Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

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79 m. ago Argos' surprise iPhone sale could convince fans to upgrade as £200 is cut from price

Argos' tech sale means Apple fans can get this iPhone model for £200 less than its launch price

Economics

81 m. ago AO.com discount codes for May 2025 – how to save 30% on bestsellers

Take a look at the latest AO.com voucher codes for savings on Bosch, Smeg, Samsung, LG and more top brands

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85 m. ago Chessington discount codes for May 2025 – how to save over 50% on tickets

Save on tickets and overnight breaks with these Chessington promo codes and offers

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92 m. ago Europcar discount codes for May 2025 – how to save 20% on car hire

Rent cars and vans for less with these Europcar coupon codes

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93 m. ago Save £100 on Apple Watch Series 10 with Amazon tech sale that rivals Very, Argos and Currys

The Apple Watch Series 10 is the latest smartwatches from tech giant Apple, and the good news is that you can now get it for £100 less thanks to Amazon's tech deal

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97 m. ago 'I got a free £1,200 cash bonus by following this Martin Lewis tip

The recent Money Saving Expert (MSE) newsletter shared the story of Clare, who followed Martin's advice by opening a Help to Save account

Economics

1 hour ago US says it will reduce health aid to Zambia because medicines were stolen and sold

The United States will cut $50 million in aid a year to the southern African country of Zambia because of the “systematic” theft of medicines and medical products the money paid for

Science

1 hour ago Foreo's LED face mask that 'makes skin look younger' gets £68 price cut in Amazon sale

Foreo's LED treatment combines warming, cooling, and T-Sonic massage tech with LED light therapy to rejuvenate your skin in minutes, resulting in a younger-looking complexion

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2 h. ago Whoop 5.0 promises to help you age backwards — so I put it to the test

Whoop’s new launch costs $199, but is it worth the investment?

Events

2 h. ago New interest rate cut could see people with tracker mortgage save nearly £350 a year

People with savings are set for a further slump after the Bank of England cut the base rate to 4.25% on Thursday.

Economics

2 h. ago Four conditions that will avoid PIP payment cuts, DWP expert claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP eligibility rules in November 2026, with around 400,000 people expected to see their benefits cut

Science

2 h. ago Trump is slashing US spending on climate aid. But all is not lost

Developing countries will be hit hard by the US president’s decision to cut all aid spending on climate projects, writes Nick Ferris. But other countries will fill some of the gap left by the Trump’s retreat, writes Nick Ferris

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3 h. ago Foreo’s LED device that ‘instantly lifts’ and makes the skin ‘look younger’ gets £68 price cut

If you've been dealing with lacklustre skin, you're in luck as Amazon's tech sale has discounted the price of Foreo's LED gadget that 'instantly lifts' and targets dullness by £68

Economics

3 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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3 h. ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England slashes interest rates to 4.25% in boost to homeowners

It marks lowest level for two years as central bank warns escalating global trade war will drag on growth over next three years

Society

3 h. ago Favourite aftershave that's perfect for Father's Day drops to under £40 in Amazon sale

If you're looking for a luxury fragrance that won't break the bank, Amazon has cut the price of Montblanc's Explorer Eau de Parfum by 36%

Economics

4 h. ago Tracker mortgage holders could save nearly £350 a year following rate cut

Thursday’s base rate reduction by the Bank of England would help boost housing market activity, property experts said.

Economics

4 h. ago Tennis fans get French Open ready as TopSpin 2K25 price cut drops it to just £6

One of the best sports titles of this generation is just over a fiver at GAME right now, but you'll need to act fast as it's part of a wider clearance sale – here's all you need to know

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