David Hughes
UK
Universal theme park set to open an hour from London in 2031
Some 8.5 million visitors are expected to visit the resort, on the site of a former brickworks near Bedford, in its first year
By David Hughes
9 Apr 2025
Politics
Starmer ‘frustrated’ by regulators as he seeks to cut red tape to boost growth
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said in some cases regulators’ priorities ‘aren’t necessarily aligned with what the Government’s trying to achieve’.
By David Hughes
8 Apr 2025
Politics
Starmer to face MPs as markets calm following Trump tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer will face the Commons Liaison Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
By David Hughes
8 Apr 2025
Business News
Starmer to face grilling from senior MPs amid ongoing tariff turmoil
Sir Keir Starmer will face questions from the Commons Liaison Committee, as UK businesses begin to feel the impact of US tariffs.
By David Hughes
8 Apr 2025
Politics
Trump says he will not pause tariffs as Starmer calls for ‘cool heads’
The Prime Minister said the UK had to ‘rise together as a nation’ in the face of a new era of global instability.
By David Hughes
7 Apr 2025
Politics
Starmer calls for calm as global markets tumble following Trump’s tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer said the UK had to meet ‘the great challenge of the age’ after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on goods sent to the US.
By David Hughes
7 Apr 2025
Politics
Starmer vows there will be ‘no Russian influence’ on Red Arrows
The aerobatic display team’s ageing Hawk jets will not be replaced with a Russian design, Sir Keir Starmer indicated.
By David Hughes
7 Apr 2025
Politics
Lammy accuses Putin of ‘dragging out’ Ukraine peace talks
The Foreign Secretary said Nato allies should put more economic pressure on Russia.
By David Hughes
3 Apr 2025
Business News
Trump’s tariffs will ‘clearly have economic impact’ in UK – Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gathered business chiefs in No 10 for talks after Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs.
By David Hughes
3 Apr 2025
Business News
Minister due to face MPs after Trump tariffs unveiled
Jonathan Reynolds is due to address MPs on Thursday morning after Mr Trump confirmed sweeping import levies.
By David Hughes
3 Apr 2025
Business News
Trump hits UK with 10% tariff
US president Donald Trump believes putting the levies on imports of foreign goods will protect American businesses.
By David Hughes
2 Apr 2025
Politics
Trump announces tariffs with ‘liberation day’ attack on foreign countries
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against countries around the world.
By David Hughes
2 Apr 2025
Business News
UK not ‘out of the woods’ on tariff hit even if deal is done with Trump – Reeves
The Chancellor said the UK would not indulge in ‘posturing’ over a possible response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.
By David Hughes
2 Apr 2025
Business News
Starmer promises ‘calm, pragmatic approach’ as Trump tariffs loom
British businesses are braced for the impact of the US president’s tariffs, which have the potential to derail the UK Government’s economic plans.
By David Hughes
2 Apr 2025
Business News
Starmer and UK economy braced for impact of Trump’s tariffs
The US president’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will hit exports to America from countries around the world.
By David Hughes
2 Apr 2025
Business News
Trump tariffs will damage UK economy, Reeves tells Cabinet
Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer discussed the looming tariffs at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.
By David Hughes
1 Apr 2025
Business News
Starmer: Cost of living crisis ongoing despite wage rises
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the pressures facing household finances despite the increase in the national living wage.
By David Hughes
1 Apr 2025
Politics
UK braced for Trump tariffs with exports unlikely to be spared
Downing Street said ‘we would expect the UK to be impacted by alongside other countries’ when Donald Trump sets out his import tax plans.
By David Hughes
31 Mar 2025
Politics
Sentencing Council delays two-tier guidelines following backlash
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans to introduce legislation to block the changes
By David Hughes
31 Mar 2025
Politics
Fragmentation between authorities ‘open invitation’ to Channel gangs, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer said work was being done to better co-ordinate efforts to tackle people-smuggling gangs.
By David Hughes
31 Mar 2025
Politics
Starmer seeks deal with Trump to avoid trade war as huge tariffs loom
The Prime Minister said he did not want a ‘trade war’ with the US but that all options remained on the table
By David Hughes
27 Mar 2025