How Keir Starmer succeeded on US trade deal where four other prime ministers failed Successive prime ministers chased the US for a trade deal, with Sir Keir Starmer finally striking lucky The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
With the Fed in the rearview, markets jump on signs that Trump wants trade deals with China and U.K. Even Bitcoin is back: It was above $99,000 this morning. Fortune · May 8, 2025
US-UK trade deal must be on ‘right terms’, says Swinney The First Minister said an agreement is a welcome alternative to the ‘enormous economic damage’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Dissidents in UK warn of growing Iran danger amid alleged Israel embassy plot Exclusive: Tehran denies any involvement after arrests as British-Iranians speak of increased terror threat The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
More than two in five universities in England face deficits this year – watchdog Higher education institutions have announced redundancies and course closures over the past year as a result of growing financial pressures. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Lidl goes upmarket with a focus on elite London postcodes as part of its aggressive $665 million U.K. expansion The German grocer eyes 40 new stores—including in Soho and Notting Hill—as it accelerates UK growth and gains market share from rivals. Fortune · May 8, 2025
Trump promises ‘exciting day’ ahead of announcement on UK-US trade deal Donald Trump said the announcement would be ‘very big’ while Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would act in the national interest. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
How to watch BAFTA TV Awards 2025 online — free full replay, highlights, nominees Here's how to watch 2025 BAFTA TV Awards streams online with free options explained, as Alan Cumming hosts the U.K.'s biggest night for TV. Tom’s Guide · May 8, 2025
Weather warnings issued in Spain over possible snow as temperatures set to soar in the UK Thunderstorms and hail are set to batter large parts of the country The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Trump names Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC – as it happened Pirro to serve as interim attorney for Washington DC after it became clear Ed Martin would not pass Senate confirmation The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025
UK Driving Test Overhauled as Shocking Data Shows Nearly Half of Young Driver Deaths Occur on Rural Roads New changes have been introduced by the DVSA to UK practical driving tests in order to give learner drivers more experience International Business Times UK · May 8, 2025
Migrants will have to learn English 'to A-Level standard' to get work visa under new UK immigration reforms The immigration white paper, due to be published next week, will lay out Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to get tougher on migration rules in the wake of Reform UK’s wins at the local elections Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
New UK airline slashes transatlantic flight prices in half ahead of inaugural trip The Glasgow-New York flight is scheduled for 15 May The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
How to watch I Kissed a Boy season 2 online from anywhere How to watch I Kissed a Boy season 2 from anywhere, as Dannii Minogue brings the boys back for a reunion that will be equal parts excruciating and moving. TechRadar · May 8, 2025
Evening Standard · May 8, 2025 VE Day: Starmer warns of Second World War parallels with 'hatred, tyranny and evil' of Putin's Ukraine war The Prime Minister highlighted that war is raging again in Europe 80 years on since the Nazis were defeated
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 PM vows to deliver ‘security and renewal’ as US trade deal announcement expected US President Donald Trump teased the announcement of a trade deal with ‘highly respected country’ on social media on Wednesday evening.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Everything the UK can now sell and buy from the US after Trump trade deal The Independent explains what tariffs are still hitting the UK despite trade deal with the US
Euronews · May 8, 2025 Trump administration expected to announce trade deal with the UK US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a trade deal with a "highly respected" country was imminent. The UK government confirmed on Thursday morning that the nations will make an announcement later in the day.
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025 Five Iranian men arrested over alleged plot to target Israeli embassy FIVE Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act were allegedly targeting the Israeli embassy in London, according to reports ...
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 VE Day: UK and Europe hold ceremonies to mark 80 years since end of second world war in Europe – as it happened Commemorations take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflict
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 Next sales buoyed by unusually warm spring weather in UK Fashion and homeware retailer continues winning streak with revenues £55m higher than expected
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 Starmer and Trump to announce UK-US trade deal Leaders to hold separate press conferences revealing first trade agreement by White House since global tariffs move
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Defence secretary grilled on UK-US trade deal: ‘People are concerned’ Defence secretary John Healey has been grilled on reports of a UK-US trade deal.
TechRadar · May 8, 2025 Why agent systems are key to unlocking enterprise AI in the UK Why AI agent systems are key to redefining enterprise AI with trust and domain-specific power.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 New US-UK trade deal expected to be announced by Donald Trump IN FULL