Fall in UK trade with EU should spur rewrite of post-Brexit rules, says IPPR Thinktank’s report details decline in trading position and also calls for new strategy as Trump takes power in US The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: US House speaker dumps key Ukraine backer Mike Turner Mike Johnson removes his fellow Republican as chair of powerful intelligence committee; Poland says Europe must take care of itself. What we know on day 1,058 The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025
Ed Davey urges Starmer to join new EU customs union to defend against Trump tariffs It comes as a leading think tank urged the prime minister to boost trade defences to deter against economic threats from Donald Trump The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Ministers urged to offer Trump ‘olive branch’ trade deal, and brace for tariffs Ministers must show they are open to a free trade agreement with the US under President Trump, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
UK should seek new customs union with EU, Lib Dems to say Leader Ed Davey to call for talks to begin immediately, urging ministers to be ‘far more positive, far more ambitious’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
Davey calls for UK to join EU customs union to ‘turbocharge’ economy In his first major speech of the year, the Liberal Democrat leader will urge the Labour Government to negotiate a new agreement with Brussels. The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
FDA Wants To Limit Nicotine in Cigarettes to 'Minimally or Nonaddictive Levels' In a bold move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule that limits the levels of nicotine in cigarettes. International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025
Polish PM To Advance Ukraine's EU Membership During Presidency Polish Prime Minister pledges to champion Ukraine's EU membership during EU presidency, emphasizing shared values and strategic interests. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
Polish PM Accuses Russia Of Planning Acts Of Air Terror Polish PM accuses Russia of planning global acts of sabotage, including air terror. Western suspicions of Russian involvement in various incidents. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
Amazon Orders 200 Mercedes-Benz Electric Trucks Online retailer Amazon has purchased 202 electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 vehicles from Germany's Daimler Truck, the automaker said Tuesday, marking both firms' largest-ever order for battery-powered lorries. International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025
Young Britons wanting to work or study in EU face ‘tangle of Brexit red tape’ James MacCleary MP has proposed a UK-EU youth mobility scheme. Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025
Musk, TikTok, and big tech – Donald Trump and data privacy Donald Trump has returned to the White House and become President of the United States for a second time. But eight years after his last stint, what does this Trump administration mean for the future of data privacy in the US. Tom’s Guide · Jan 15, 2025
Why China might need the rest of the west more as Trump arrives in the White House Donald Trump has a knack of antagonising and confusing China. During his first presidential campaign, he accused China of “raping” the US through unfair trade practices. But later in his first term as US president, Trump also called Chinese president Xi Jinping a “good friend”. The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025
As EV sales surge, the UK car industry could be about to reach a turning point Last year, electric car registrations in the UK topped those of Germany. The number of UK sales (382,000 vehicles) came from growth of 21.4% on 2023, making the UK the largest market for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe for the first time. In Germany, meanwhile, registrations fell by more than… The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 Kosovo authorities close parallel institutions run by ethnic Serb minority Kosovo authorities say they have closed all so-called parallel institutions used by the ethnic Serb minority and supported by neighboring Serbia in a move condemned by the European Union
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025 Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers; Russia readies for talks with Trump The incoming US leader’s terms to help end the war remain unclear as fighting rages in western Russia and east Ukraine.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025 Scottish Labour MP challenges Keir Starmer as Grangemouth pledge 'hasn't happened' A SCOTTISH Labour MP used Prime Minister’s Questions to challenge Keir Starmer on his General Election pledges to “step in and save the…
The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025 Nato: why the prospect of Trump 2.0 is putting such intense pressure on the western alliance Donald Trump’s return to the White House poses existential questions for Nato. Divisions in the west over how to deal with the Russia-Ukraine war have figured prominently since Trump won re-election. But it is transatlantic burden-sharing that could be Nato’s biggest concern.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 Europe must take responsibility for its own security, says Polish minister ‘Very difficult time’ anticipated as Poland takes over EU presidency against backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 Urgent warning issued over dog chew toy that can cause ‘werewolf syndrome' The Food Standards Agency said the chews can cause alarming symptoms, such as howling and aggressive behaviour, and can be fatal
Android Central · Jan 15, 2025 The Honor Magic 7 Pro arrives in Europe with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for £1,100 The Honor Magic 7 Pro is now available for pre-order in Europe, bringing a few tweaks compared to the China variant that launched last year.
TechRadar · Jan 15, 2025 How can banks truly understand the changing regulatory landscape? While the EU AI Act’s impact on banks may be limited for now, the industry faces a fast-evolving regulatory landscape that will increasingly shape its future.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025 Ex-MEP and expert to discuss what Donald Trump's presidency means for Europe FORMER MEP Alyn Smith is set to host an online talk with a leading analyst on the US to discuss what a Donald Trump presidency will mean for Europe.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile strike Australia summons Russian ambassador over PoW’s reported death; Lavrov says open for discussions with Trump. What we know on day 1,057
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025 European jitters about Trump 2.0 not shared by much of world, poll finds Exclusive: Findings suggest ‘weakening of west’ as relations become more transactional, say report’s authors