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Starmer lauds £78bn EU loan for Ukraine amid increased Trump tensions

Prime minister uses European Political Community summit to begin negotiations for UK participation in scheme

The Guardian - UK · May 4

PM says benefit of joining EU’s Ukraine loan scheme outweighs cost

Sir Keir Starmer said the move would help create jobs in the UK.

Evening Standard · May 4

EU and US trade chiefs to meet as tariff tensions escalate

The Turnberry deal is still under negotiation between EU governments and lawmakers before it can take effect on the EU side, and the Commission warned that if the US takes actions deemed inconsistent with the agreement, it reserves the right to consider all options.

Euronews · May 4

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Middle East Tensions, U.S. Jobs Data and Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.10% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Barchart · May 4

UK airlines to group passengers from different flights on same day to save on jet fuel

Carriers will also be able to hand back ‘slots’ at airports without punishment, removing the need to operate controversial ‘ghost flights’.

Euronews · May 4

Sir Keir Starmer warns of ‘tension’ between Trump and Europe at Armenian summit

The Prime Minister, who is pushing for closer UK-EU ties, called for unity among European countries.

Evening Standard · May 4

UK set to open talks with EU to join €90bn loan scheme to support Ukraine

The United Kingdom is preparing to open negotiations with the European Union to join its €90 billion (£78 billion) loan programme aimed at supporting Ukraine, marking a significant step in strengthening post-Brexit ties with the bloc.

The Times of India · May 4

'Turn off the taps before mopping the floor': Renewables more cost effective than direct air capture

Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment?

Euronews · May 4

UK to enter talks to join EU’s £78 billion loan for Ukraine

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The Independent UK · May 4

Donald Trump's EU car tariffs ‘targeting Germany,’ says key German MEP

German MEP Bernd Lange said US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars appears to target Germany, following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the US stance on Iran. However, the move would likely breach the EU–US trade agreement reached last summer.

Euronews · May 4