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US-UK trade deal live: Trump to announce tariff cuts and hails ‘full and comprehensive’ agreement with Britain
Downing Street pitches Starmer as chief negotiator on US trade deal – and omits Peter Mandelson Downing Street has pitched Sir Keir Starmer as the chief negotiator on incoming trade deal with the US, set to be announced this afternoon, whilst omitting ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson. Asked whoContinue Reading
Will Starmer’s US trade deal deliver for Britain? Join The Independent Debate
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email After weeks of negotiations, the UK and US have announced a major trade agreement, marking a significant diplomatic and economic achievementContinue Reading
Ørsted shelves major UK offshore windfarm project in blow to green energy goals
The UK’s green energy ambitions have suffered a serious setback after Danish energy giant Ørsted cancelled plans for Hornsea 4, one of the country’s largest proposed offshore windfarms, citing soaring supply chain costs and financial risks. Hornsea 4, expected to power 1 million homes with its 2.4GW capacity, was theContinue Reading
New musical puts trio of felons — including Diddy — in the spotlight for a sold-out 5-performance run
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter A new musical about a trio of high-profile felons has already sold out its run — and it doesn’t open forContinue Reading
Shaun Murphy shares if Kyren Wilson spat is over after World Championship drama
Shaun Murphy revealed that his mysterious row with Kyren Wilson has been “put to bed” after getting together at the World Snooker Championship. The 2024 world champion slammed Murphy for alleged “unprofessional behaviour” during their Masters final, which the Magician won 10-7 at Alexandra Palace. Wilson had been criticised forContinue Reading
Why are dementia cases rising more rapidly in China as compared to rest of world?
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists have warned of a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in China, with case rates increasing at aContinue Reading
Skulls found in Guatemala ‘blood cave’ likely sacrificed to rain god in brutal Mayan ritual
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Archaeologists have uncovered fragmented skulls from a Guatemalan cave where people were sacrificed in a brutal Maya ritual to appease theContinue Reading
How Keir Starmer succeeded on US trade deal where four other prime ministers failed
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak all promised – but failed to deliver – a post-Brexit trade dealContinue Reading
Scottish ambulance workers back strike action in consultative ballot
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Full Lions squad reveal as Andy Farrell makes call for Australia
Here is the assignment ahead of Andy Farrell and his eventual squad… Friday, June 20: Lions v Argentina, Dublin (Aviva Stadium). Saturday June, 28: Lions v Western Force, Perth (Optus Stadium). Wednesday, July 2: Lions v Queensland Reds, Brisbane (Suncorp Stadium). Saturday, July5: Lions v NSW Waratahs, Sydney (Allianz Stadium).Continue Reading