The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Producer: Freelancers could be jobless if Trump applies non-US films tariff

The US president wants a 100% tariff on ‘all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands’.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Trump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers told

Union warns that 100% levy could be ‘knockout blow’ and urges government to defend sector and those who work in it

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Trump’s movie tariffs are designed to destroy the international film industry

Vague and grandstanding as the US president’s messaging may be, it has serious ramifications which could wipe out large sections of the film business

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go further

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Sainsbury’s tea to return to Fairtrade label after dropping it in 2017

‘Tipping point’ as supermarket’s move will increase amount of Fairtrade tea sold in UK by almost 50%

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

UK should not fear trade with China – but it needs to keep risks in check

There is an opportunity for Britain in areas such as green finance, though it needs to keep clear red lines over security

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Settled conditions to remain this week with higher temperatures by the weekend

There could be highs of 21C on Friday as temperatures ‘slowly creep up day on day’ in largely dry and sunny spells, including on VE Day.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Newly Elected Reform UK Councillor Suspended Just 3 Days Into the Job

It didn’t take long for trouble to brew after last week’s elections — just three days in, and Reform UK has already suspended one of its freshly elected councilors.

The Fashion Central · May 5, 2025

"I have a very emotional relationship with my machines”: Djrum on how a catastrophic technological failure led to one of 2025’s best electronic albums

The UK producer on finding inspiration in the piano, his studio tools, and the techniques behind his unique DJ sets

MusicRadar · May 5, 2025

Trump’s tariffs on non-US movies would be ‘a knock-out blow’ to UK film industry

The president said there will be a 100% tariff ‘on any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands’.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025