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Trump announces 90 day tariff pause for most nations but hikes them for China
US President Donald Trump has abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%..
100 years how long you may wait for large social homes
Acute shortages of larger social housing suitable for families mean it would now take more than 100 years to clear waiting lists in some places, according to analysis of official figures..
Almost one third find it difficult to pay rent in Scotland
Almost one third of tenants in Scotland find it difficult to pay rent, according to analysis by SafeDeposits Scotland..
Paedophiles may be targeting parents on dating apps to access children
Paedophiles may be trying to gain access to children through their parents dating apps, researchers have warned..
Strap in Universal theme park set to open in UK in 2031
A deal to secure the first Universal theme park in Europe has been closed by the Government in the hope it will generate tens of billions of pounds for the economy..
Declan Rices free kick double helps Arsenal to stunning win against Real Madrid
Declan Rice scored two sensational free-kicks to send Arsenal on their way to a remarkable 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash..
Assisted dying bill delayed till May
The MP behind a proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has delayed its next debate in the House of Commons by three weeks..
World Horse Welfare deeply saddened
Celebre dAllen has died .
King and Queen visit Colosseum
When in Rome... .
Teens guilty of killing man in park
80-year-old Bhim Kohli was attacked in Leicestershire.
Prince Harry back in court
Duke of Sussex challenges over security arrangements.
Hillsborough Law to prevent cover ups must be all or nothing campaigners
A promised law named in honour of the Hillsborough victims and aimed at preventing cover-ups must be all or nothing, campaigners said as the anniversary of the disaster approaches..
Only 3 of local road network received maintenance in 12 months analysis
Just 3% of Englands local road network received any form of maintenance in the 2023/24 financial year, new analysis shows..
Invest in childhood or risk losing a generation to poor mental health
The Government must invest in childhood or risk losing the next generation to poor mental health, a charity has warned..
Girl named Amy becomes first baby in the UK born from a womb transplant
A baby girl has made history as the first child in the UK to be born from a womb transplant..
Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise
Firefighters in Northern Ireland are braced for further wildfires having already tackled almost 150 blazes in three days..
King and Queen arrive in Rome for visit celebrating UKs close ties to Italy
The King and Queens visit to Italy will leave a priceless legacy strengthening the closeness between the UK and the EU nation, Britains ambassador to Italy has said..
Vandalised Paddington Bear statue to return to town
A Paddington bear statue which was destroyed by vandals is to be fully repaired, officials said, bringing the bear back to the town that loves him so dearly..
Starmer calls for calm as global markets tumble following Trumps tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer called for cool heads as global markets plunged in response to Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs..
Progress made in bringing Galloway wildfire under control
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire which has been burning since Thursday, although progress has been made in bringing it under control..