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Keir Starmer aims to pass emergency law in one day to prevent closure of the British Steel plant

Sir Keir Starmer has recalled MPs from Easter recess to Westminster for an emergency Saturday session, April 12, to discuss the future of British Steel.

The Independent UK

Government scrambles to save British Steel as firm faces crisis within crisis

Union leaders have welcomed moves towards public ownership but it is not an auspicious environment for nationalisation

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s EU reset: there is no time for timidity

Editorial: The prime minister’s reluctance to make the case for realignment with Europe is costing Britain goodwill in a vital negotiation

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British Steel’s future ‘hangs in the balance’, Sir Keir Starmer says

Both the Commons and the Lords will return to Parliament for a rare Saturday sitting.

Evening Standard

UK warned not to waste trade concessions to secure Trump deal as hopes of avoiding tariffs fade

Trade economist Simon Evenett told The Independent that the Trump administration seems ‘very reluctant to go below 10 per cent’ on tariffs

The Independent UK

UK government recalls Parliament for emergency legislation over saving British Steel

U.K. lawmakers are being recalled Saturday in order to back emergency legislation aimed at saving the last plant in the country that makes steel from raw materials, a move that has been widely called for since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported steel

The Independent UK

AI health warning as researchers say algorithms could discriminate against patients

Researchers say the technology can risk creating ‘self-fulfilling prophecies’ due to data bias

The Independent UK

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UK Parliament To Be Recalled Saturday To Discuss British Steel's Future

UK lawmakers will be recalled from their Easter break to discuss the future of British Steel in parliament on Saturday, the House of Commons said, with reports the struggling company could be nationalised.

International Business Times

Peace in Ukraine ‘appears out of reach’ in near future and Putin ‘dragging his feet’ on ceasefire

The warning came as John Healey accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace talks

The Independent UK

US tariffs will squeeze the UK economy. Could the government buy itself some breathing space?

“Iron-clad” and “non-negotiable” is how UK prime minister Keir Starmer recently described the country’s fiscal rules. The government has been coming under pressure to relax the rules and cut itself some financial slack. But according to the PM, these self-imposed restrictions are vital for maintaining UK economic stability.

The Conversation

Why Keir Starmer’s psychological profile is different from other prime ministers – and what it means for his dealings with Donald Trump

The question “Who is Keir Starmer?” echoed across headlines before and after he took office in 2024. Despite leading the Labour party for years, his personality, leadership style and core motivations remained something of a mystery. Now in office, that question matters more than ever. In moments of crisis, a…

The Conversation

'Slap in the face': SNP hit out as Alister Jack and Michael Gove to join Lords

RISHI Sunak has given “one last slap in the face to the people of Scotland”, the SNP have said after reports that he would give both Michael…

The National (Scotland)

China hits back at US with 125% tariffs as Xi Jinping warns Donald Trump ‘there are no winners in trade war’

The move announced on Friday is the latest tit-for-tat retaliatory tariffs hike in a growing trade war between the two superpowers

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer admits he has not spoken to Donald Trump since tariffs were unveiled

The prime minister denied that Mr Trump is refusing his calls, saying their teams ‘talk all of the time’

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The Guardian - UK

Trump’s economic adviser dampens Starmer’s hopes of tariffs relief

It would take an ‘extraordinary deal’ for any country to improve on 10% rate, says Kevin Hassett

Evening Standard

UK economy surges 0.5% in February in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves

However, City economists warned that the spurt could be short-lived as the impact of higher tariffs and business taxes kick in

The Guardian - UK

Turkish opposition leader criticises Starmer for ignoring arrest of Istanbul mayor

Leader of Turkey’s largest opposition party has hit out at the PM for failing to condemn attacks on a ‘sister party’

Evening Standard

UK would need ‘extraordinary’ deal to go below 10% tariff, Trump adviser says

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government still hopes an economic deal with America can be reached.

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer admits he has not spoken to Trump since he brought in trade tariffs

Government sources say the UK also not given any advance warning of this week’s changes to US tariffs

The National (Scotland)

Net worth of major Labour politicians in spotlight amid cuts to most vulnerable

SINCE Keir Starmer took office in July last year, keeping the two-child benefit cap has dragged 30,000 more children into poverty, according to…

The Guardian - UK

Whatever Donald Trump does next, this chaos will soon be shaping ordinary lives for the worse

There is now little prospect of the growth Labour promised. With Reform nipping at his heels, Starmer must offer protection to the British people, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Evening Standard

Benn ‘taking steps’ to ensure ICRIR can investigate Sean Brown murder

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he is ‘carefully considering’ a recent judgment from the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Search for new markets for Irish goods ‘must go on’, says deputy premier Harris

Ireland’s premier and deputy premier have welcomed a pause on higher tariffs from both the US and EU sides.

Evening Standard

PM insists UK approach to tariffs is correct as other nations offered reprieve

Donald Trump’s snap decision to halt all reciprocal levies means that even trade partners who threatened retaliation face the same 10% rate as the UK.

Evening Standard

Adolescence season 2: Brad Pitt's Plan B in talks with Netflix over smash hit sequel

Hollywood star’s company explores ‘next iteration’ of hit show as it enters Netflix's Top 5 most-watched English language series

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