Keir Starmer to discuss European defence with all 27 EU leaders Possible security pact overshadowed by need to settle EU-UK dispute over fishing rights The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
Santander boss issues major update on UK future amid speculation over potential exit Recent reports suggested bank was considering quitting UK The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025
How Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could affect the UK From rising gilt yields to higher inflation, the UK may suffer indirectly from US tariffs The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools UK will make it a crime to possess, create or distribute AI tools that generate sexual content targeting children. Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2025
Time Out names Scottish island chip shop as 'one of best in UK' A SCOTTISH island's chip shop has been named as one of the best in the UK by Time Out magazine ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2025
Starmer Hails 'Real Progress' On UK-Germany Ties At Scholz Talks Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday hailed "real progress" in the UK's relationship with Germany as he hosted Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks, with Ukraine high on the agenda. International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025
‘Reform is a challenge’: Eluned Morgan hits south Wales valleys in constant campaign mode The Labour first minister talks to people in Blackwood, as Reform and Plaid snap at her heels The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
Trump tariffs must not deter Starmer from seeking closer EU ties THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The threat of Trump tariffs should not divert the prime minister from the vital task of removing trade barriers with the UK’s most natural and biggest partner The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025
UK seeking ‘strong trade relationship’ with US amid tariffs, Starmer says President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sparked fears of a new era of trade wars across the globe. Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025
Trump’s tariffs could have grim knock-on effects for UK’s economy British policymakers watch nervously, fearing a weaker pound and inflation even if US tariffs are not applied directly The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
UK's Starmer welcomes German leader to his country estate as he touts 'reset' with the EU British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to his country estate as he repeated his aim to improve relations with the European Union The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025
Fire chiefs warn UK is not prepared for climate crisis impacts Exclusive: National Fire Chiefs Council says firefighters’ ability to respond is at risk as it calls for preventive action The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
Duke of Edinburgh visits India to celebrate shared ties with UK Edward will travel to Mumbai and Delhi to promote The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025
Post-Brexit youth mobility scheme should be UK priority Starmer told ahead of EU meeting Tory MPs and peers have added to growing pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to agree a youth free movement deal with the EU The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 How a father gave his kidney to a stranger to save his wife in incredible three-way donor swap Nearly one in three kidney transplants come from a living donor, and some of those involve complex three-way swaps between patients and hospitals across the UK
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025 Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 Starmer praises ‘real progress’ in UK’s ties with Germany as he hosts Scholz The Prime Minister hosted the German Chancellor at his country residence ahead of a visit to Belgium on Monday
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 Ex-Tory MP joins Ukraine’s foreign legion to aid fight against Putin Exclusive: Former deputy chair of the Conservative Party Jack Lopresti has given his first interview to The Independent after volunteering to serve in the Ukrainian military
The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2025 Rules banning MPs from scrutinising royals must be changed, says Labour peer A LABOUR peer has said rules banning the royal family from being scrutinised in the UK Parliament must be changed amid continuing concerns about the…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025 Pressure rises on Bank of England and the Fed as the interest rate debate gets political The UK is likely to make a cut this week; Trump has made it very clear he wants his central bank to follow suit
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025 Former Irish cabinet minister voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry Charlie Flanagan questioned whether all key information held in the Republic of Ireland would be made available to the UK inquiry into the bombing.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025 UK seeks smoother trade with EU but customs union is ‘red line’, Cooper says Home secretary rules out return to full union with bloc as Keir Starmer prepares for talks in Brussels this week
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025 Windrush grandfather at risk of deportation after almost 50 years in UK Samuel Jarrett-Coker says Home Office has not responded to requests to resolve his immigration status since 1980s
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 Trump risks ‘really damaging impact’ on global economy with tariffs, Cooper warns If Donald Trump targets the UK, it could retaliate in the form of tariffs targeted at symbolically important US products such as whiskey, blue jeans and motorbikes – hitting brands like Jack Daniel’s, Levi’s and Harley-Davidson
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025 Elon Musk ‘needs to be held to account’ for comments on UK – Sir Ed Davey Mr Musk previously described the Liberal Democrat leader as a ‘sniveling cretin’.