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What was agreed in the UK-US trade deal – and has it benefitted the UK?

The deal was the first of its kind struck by the US after President Donald Trump‘s return to power

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Pound Surges 10% As Trump Tariffs Backfire, Sparking UK Tourism Boom In The US

The pound surged 10% after Trump's tariffs, making US holidays cheaper for Brits. Travel bookings jumped, but experts warn the advantage may be short-lived.

International Business Times UK · May 9, 2025

Liam Payne's Tragic Death Leaves £24M Windfall For Son – But Girlfriend Left With Nothing

Liam Payne died without a will, leaving his £24.3M estate in trust for his son Bear. His girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, inherits nothing under UK law, highlighting the risks of not having a will.

International Business Times UK · May 9, 2025

Jobs ‘days’ away from being lost without US deal, suggests Reynolds

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said ‘we were at risk of thousands of people losing their jobs’ without an agreement.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Simple blood test offers new hope to lupus patients

Up to 69,000 people in the UK have lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions ahead of military coalition meeting

Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

‘Crumbling’ Government cyber defences outpaced by cyber criminals – report

The report from the Public Accounts Committee warned there are significant gaps in public sector IT systems, leaving them vulnerable.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions as 100 cargo-carrying oil tankers are targeted

Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Third of influencer ads included no disclosure for consumers, study finds

The ASA found 34% of the influencer ads it studied included no disclosure at all that they were a paid-for promotion.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Judge awards $680K to 17 families exposed to jet fuel-tainted water at Hawaii Naval base

A federal judge has awarded a total of more than $680,000 to 17 families who say they were sickened by 2021 jet fuel leak into a Navy drinking water system in Hawaii

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025