Voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU, poll reveals Open trade with Europe is more important to the UK than a deal with Donald Trump, most Britons believe The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
Rachel Reeves calls for global free trade fightback to protect UK economy New measures announced to help tariff-hit British firms amid ambitious plans to foster closer ties with EU The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
Donald Trump is now badly wounded. Europe and the UK can seize an advantage It’s time to fashion a new global trade order without the US The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
The Observer view on British Steel: saved for now, but for how long? Governments of both colours bear responsibility for the sorry saga, which could have dire economic and defence consequences The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
How to watch The Boat Race 2025: live stream Oxford vs Cambridge online today from anywhere, crews, start time All the ways to watch Cambridge vs Oxford in the 2025 Boat Race live from anywhere, as the long-running rivalry between the famous universities continues. Tom’s Guide · Apr 12, 2025
China’s EV giants shift gears toward the U.K. as tariff troubles mount in the U.S. and Europe Shut out by tariffs in the U.S. and EU, China’s EV makers are accelerating into the U.K.—now Europe’s biggest electric-car market. Fortune · Apr 12, 2025
Parliament approves emergency powers to take control of Scunthorpe steelworks Emergency legislation giving the Government the power to instruct British Steel to keep the plant open passed both the Commons and Lords in one day. Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025
'It’s about survival’: International students in Scotland grapple with economic flux INTERNATIONAL students in Scotland are being left in uncertainty and fear as they are faced with the direct impacts of the fluctuating exchange… The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025
The steel crisis has made the UK business secretary look like an innocent abroad Who thought the Chinese government had anything but Britain’s interests at heart? Everyone but Jonathan Reynolds The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
Mine’s a pint of Unesco… brewers chase heritage status for British cask ale A petition has been launched asking the government to recognise the historic brewing tradition The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
The most important court case you've never heard of is set to happen in the UK Apple is challenging the U.K. government over the right to keep your data yours alone. Android Central · Apr 12, 2025
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats have used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025
UK MPs post selfies to show attendance of rare Saturday session in parliament Recall for steel debate is an unusual event but bout of presenteeism has not gone unnoticed by constituents on X The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
‘I’m super worried’: fewer UK tourists visiting US amid Trump’s policies and rhetoric Number of Brits crossing Atlantic down 14.3% from 2024 – and the travel industry fears decline could continue The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025 UK Government accused of double standards in plan to save British Steel Welsh Politicians criticised the Government’s plans to save jobs in Scunthorpe, suggesting it failed to do the same for Port Talbot.
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025 MPs approve Government bid to take control of Scunthorpe steelworks The emergency legislation passed the Commons unopposed.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025 Emergency British Steel legislation passes both Houses of Parliament unchanged A bill to give the UK Government powers to block the closure of British Steel blast furnaces has passed during an emergency recall of Parliament
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025 Thousands march to derelict Casement Park to demand its redevelopment A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast.
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025 Labour MP calls for ministers to act over Grangemouth as well as at Scunthorpe Brian Leishman said there are ‘striking similarities’ between Scunthorpe, where the steel plant faces closure, and the refinery at Grangemouth.
The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2025 Bonkers for Britishisms: the UK terms Americans have embraced Researchers have catalogued the British words and phrases most used in US conversation, sparking delight and frustration
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025 Perfume brands fighting a ‘lost cause’ against cheap dupes, say lawyers Luxury companies need greater protection from imitators gaining the approval of social media influencers, as trademarking scent is almost impossible, experts say
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025 Ministers accuse British Steel’s Chinese owner of trying to ‘irrevocably’ shut down blast furnaces Labour prime minister has warned the UK’s ‘economic and national security’ at risk if Scunthorpe plant closes
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025 'Scotland is watching': Stephen Flynn presses Labour on Grangemouth nationalisation SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Business Secretary on whether the UK Government would back the nationalisation of…
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025 Benson Boone performs Bohemian Rhapsody with Sir Brian May at Coachella The chart-topping song was released in 1975 and is one of the best-selling UK singles of all time.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025 UK police chiefs call for ban on social media for under-16s Four senior officers say more controls needed, amid claims platforms are ‘fuelling and enabling’ crime