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Jaguar Land Rover has said it will “pause” shipments to the US as it works to “address the new trading terms” of Donald Trump’s tariffs. A 25% levy on all foreign cars imported into America came into force on Thursday, and a wider “baseline” 10% tariff on goods imported from around the world kicked in on Saturday morning. The move from the British car firm comes as companies are grappling […]

Warm and dry weather is expected to continue across the country for the whole of next week after the hottest day of the year so far. Settled conditions will lead to above-average temperatures this and next weekend, with the risk of wildfires still possible but reducing, the Met Office said. It comes after Friday saw 23.7C recorded in Otterbourne, Hampshire, the hottest day of the year so far – while […]

Sir Elton John has said losing his eyesight has been “distressing” and emotional for him. The British superstar, 78, revealed in a social media post last year that a “severe eye infection” had left him “with only limited vision in one eye”. He told The Times he “can’t see the telly” and he has not “been able to see anything since last July”. Sir Elton added: “I can’t read. I […]

A new neonatal care leave and pay entitlement will make a “huge difference” for parents, campaigners have said. Parents of babies in neonatal care will be entitled to an additional 12 weeks of leave and pay if eligible, on top of parental leave, as of April 6. The leave will apply to parents of babies who are admitted into neonatal care up to 28 days old and who have a […]

The King and Queen will spend their 20th wedding anniversary evening as guests of honour at a state banquet held in Rome. Charles and Camilla are expected to be joined by leading figures from Italian life at the black-tie dinner, held as part of the couple’s four-day state visit to Italy which begins on Monday. The head of state and his consort wed in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall […]

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with sexual offences, including rape. Detectives began an investigation after Brand was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by several women in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches in September 2023. The Metropolitan Police have now charged Brand with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, […]

Sir Keir Starmer will be holding a series of talks with global leaders this weekend as the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and European markets plummeted following retaliatory measures from China. Downing Street made clear on Friday that the UK is “disappointed” with the US levies and will be speaking with partners in the coming days as it grapples with a “new era” in trade and a […]

Her comments come ahead of the Nations League game against Belgium England boss Sarina Wiegman admits she is using the Nations League double-header against Belgium to shape her team for the upcoming European Women’s Championship. The Lionesses drew with Portugal before beating Spain during the last international break in February, but will now have the unusual prospect of facing the same team twice within a matter of days. England will […]

The tour gets underway on the 5th of July Gregor Townsend is looking forward to “a unique and special experience” after Scotland finalised plans for their three-match summer tour of the South Pacific. The tour kicks off in New Zealand with a match against the Maori All Blacks in Whangarei on Saturday, July 5 before Townsend’s side face Fiji and Samoa. The meeting with Fiji will be on Saturday, July […]