The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Government fears hit from new US trade barriers but remains hopeful of progress in ongoing negotiations

A 33-year-old man charged in connection with the incident is scheduled to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.

The UK is trying to negotiate an exemption from tariffs on imports into the US.

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Concerns over sentencing guidelines are genuine but government also hopes to win admirers with tough attitude

Matthew Doyle becomes the second member of Keir Starmer’s top team to quit less than a year into the job

Justice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ and threatens to change law

Gordon Brown’s former security adviser slammed Trump’s administration for the ‘extraordinary’ breach

It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US.