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Marmalade may need to be relabelled as part of post-Brexit deal with EU

The spread will need to be sold as ‘citrus marmalade’ if the agreement goes ahead

The Independent UK

It’s the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU

Ten years after the Brexit vote, Trump’s disdain and insults are fuelling the belief that the UK should renew ties with Europe, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s cost of living tsar calls for fuel duty cut to be extended in light of Iran war

Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously announced the 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty would only be extended until the end of August

The Independent UK

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UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says

Gulf countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been pulled into the Iran war, targeted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on 28 February.

Euronews

Keir Starmer urged to ban ‘cruel’ greyhound racing in England

Exclusive: Group of MPs and animal charities call for end to practice after Scotland and Wales vote to phase it out

The Guardian - UK

Buckingham Palace Issues Rare Statement After Donald Trump Makes 'Jaw-Dropping' King Charles Claim

Buckingham Palace has issued a pointed reminder that King Charles III is 'above politics' after Donald Trump claimed the monarch would have backed his Iran war stance.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery

Tehran fired drones and missiles at targets across the Middle East overnight as the war nears the end of its fifth week.

Evening Standard

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Digested week: I don’t often feel sorry for Charles, but he must be dreading this US trip

Starmer should just admit we’re being held to ransom by Trump – but instead he’s making the king go on a state visit

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s cost of living adviser urges him to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

Richard Walker says a possible September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol prices

The Guardian - UK

Trump claims Starmer is weak as he mocks PM and UK aircraft carriers

Footage shows US president saying UK ‘should be our best’ ally and accusing PM of prevarication over sending ships

The Guardian - UK

Good Morning Britain viewers react to tense Robert Jenrick interview with Kate Garraway - Fashion Central UK

Viewers of Good Morning Britain voiced strong reactions online after Reform UK politician Robert Jenrick appeared on the programme to discuss several major

The Fashion Central

UN chief tells Trump ‘war is not a game show’ after US bombs civilian targets in Iran

The UN’s under secretary general for humanitarian affairs has accused the US president of war crimes by bombing bridges and threatening further attacks on Iran’s infrastructure

The Independent UK

Voices: Wes Streeting: The BMA isn’t serious about reaching an agreement on doctors’ pay

COMMENT: They’ve rejected a deal that would have given resident doctors a 4.9 per cent pay rise – that’s 35.2 per cent higher than four years ago, says the health secretary Wes Streeting. Instead, their absurd strike will cost taxpayers £250m

The Independent UK

Pakistan announces free public transport after fuel price hike – as it happened

This blog is closed – our live coverage continues in a new blog here

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The Independent UK

Analysis: Why are some politicians cringeworthy online, while others get away with it?

British MPs have been busy on social media this week, though some more purposefully than others. While Keir Starmer was filmed playing five-a-side football, Walthamstow Labour MP Stella Creasy posted a controversial video of her at a silent disco.

Evening Standard

Trump mocks Starmer as weak as UK leads push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US president impersonated the Prime Minister in his latest sideswipe at Britain.

The Guardian - UK

UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions

‘Partnership’ on drug pricing also gives patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending treatments

The Independent UK

Losing a catastrophic war is no way for America to celebrate its 250th birthday

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: To avert global recession, US allies are being forced to humiliate themselves and clean up after Donald Trump in the Middle East. Never has an American president wreaked such havoc on erstwhile friends

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer must call energy summit akin to 2008 crisis response, Labour MP says

Former government adviser Polly Billington urges bigger response to shield people in UK from effects of Iran war

Evening Standard

Fact Check: Small boat arrival numbers remain high despite no crossings for days

More than 300 people arrived on small boats to the UK on April 1.

The Independent UK

White House deletes video footage from Easter event where Trump was compared to Jesus

Clips from Trump’s closed-door speech are now circulating on social media after the White House deleted the video

The Guardian - UK

Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper hosts virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping lane

Radio France Internationale

Macron rejects military plan as allies push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that using military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be “unrealistic”, as more than 40 countries held talks on restoring access to the vital shipping route, compromised by the war in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Trump’s war with Iran could see fuel rationing and global recession within months, experts warn

Prolonged disruption would slow world GDP growth to 1.4 percent in 2026, Oxford Economics warns

International Business Times UK

UK Leads 30+ Countries in Diplomatic Push to Reopen the Vital Strait of Hormuz

UK leads over 30 nations in a bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian threats halt shipping and the US steps back from its traditional role.

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