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After the US president unveiled global steel tariffs in its latest move in the escalating trade war, the UK is “ready to work” with Donald Trump.
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK is “standing” to find a solution working in both countries after the White House imposes 25% global tariffs on steel and threatens additional obligations on aluminum. I stated.
Downing Street today claimed that its special ties with the UK are “very good” despite fears that the UK steel industry will suffer tariffs.
Meanwhile, EU President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Trump’s “unfair” tariffs “will not be answered.”
When it came to the aftermath of Labour MPs behind Kim Leadbeater’s new backed law, it announced it would remove the key safeguards of the decision that must be signed by a high court judge.
Meanwhile, Oliver Ryan has become the second Labour MP to be suspended by the party amid a row over sexist, homophobic and racist messages in the constituency whatsapp group. The scandal had already cost Andrew Gwyn his job as commander.
Trump imposed tariffs on steel in 2018. This is what happened
Here’s why Trump wants to implement new tariffs and what happened under the same policy in his previous period:
Tara CobhamFebruary 11th, 2025, 18:20
Labour MPs call four-day week as part of the workers’ rights package
More than 12 lawmakers are seeking four days of work to be considered by the Minister as part of the new Workers’ Rights Rules.
Parliamentary members are workers, one of them from the Green Party, and they hope that the government will set up organizations to lead a four-day week across the economy.
Four days of work without pay losses are becoming more popular in the UK.
Over 200 companies in January confirmed they switched to a permanently shortened work pattern.
The majority of companies say their employees work less than 32 hours a week.
Advocates of the new work patterns say people are happier and are less likely to suffer from burnout if they work on less days.
Labour MP Peter Dowd, who advocated the amendment, said it was like artificial intelligence that allows people to work more efficiently, and the benefits of which “have to be handed over to workers.”
“A four-day 32-hour working week is the future of work and I urge my party to support this revision to begin a wider transition.”
Tara CobhamFebruary 11, 2025, 18:00
no 10 says changes to dying dying bills are a matter of council
Downing Street said the issue of changes to the terminal adult (end-of-life) bill is a matter of Congress.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman asked if the government had any opinion on the proposed changes. “As the bill progresses through Parliament, the government said it is responsible for ensuring that the laws passing through Parliament are effective and enforceable.
“The government therefore drafted legal policies and support in preparation for the amendment.
“The amendments are trying to have a legal and practical effect on sponsors and parliamentary attempts, but ultimately remain a bill for private members, and amendments from sponsors are an issue of MPS, and each It is up to the committee to decide whether to accept the amendment or not.”
Tara CobhamFebruary 11, 2025, 17:40
Watch: The UK can “huggle” the EU and the US amid the threat of Trump’s tariffs, the minister says
The UK can “huggle” the EU and the US amid the threat of Trump’s tariffs, the minister says
Just as Donald Trump’s steel tariffs threaten to spark a global trade war, Britain said it could embrace Europe and the United States at the same time. Cabinet Office’s Nick Thomas Simmons denied that the UK must choose to work more closely with the EU, which has tensions between the two mounts. And he said: “I think it’s perfectly possible to embrace multiple people at the same time.” After Trump announced global 25% steel tariffs on Monday, the future of the UK’s fragile industry After causing panic over.
Tara CobhamFebruary 11th, 2025, 17:20
UK announces sanctions against Russian cybercrime network
The UK has brought sanctions to promote cyberattacks on Russian organizations as David Lammy vowed to crack down on “Russian lawless cyber underworld.”
The Minister has announced measures against six individuals and the company Zservers and Xhost Internet Solutions LP. Sanctions have also been announced by the US.
The Foreign Federation Development Office (FCDO) described ZServers as providing infrastructure to cybercriminals who carry out ransomware attacks against the UK.
Ransomware attacks usually steal or lock the file to that system if a bad actor violates the system and accesses it. After that, payments are required (often in cryptocurrency) in the guise of the released files, but this is not always guaranteed.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis describes ransomware “by Russian affiliated cybercrime gangs” as “some of the most harmful cyber threats we face today.”
Foreign Secretary Ramie said the minister will work with others to “constrain the Kremlin.”
Tara CobhamFebruary 11th, 2025, 17:00
The HIV prevention program was extended until March 2026, the Health Minister says
The HIV prevention programme will be extended until March 2026 as part of its plan to end UK transmissions by 2030, the Health Minister said.
The newly appointed Minister Ashley Dalton told the Commons that the expansion is being supported by an additional £1.5 million.
It comes after Ir Kiel’s Starmer became the first Western Prime Minister to receive public HIV testing to intermittent testing for the virus.
Prior to HIV Test Week, which began Monday, the Prime Minister took a home test at 10 Downing Street alongside soul singer Beverly Night.
He said: “It’s really important to do that and I’m really happy to be able to do it. It’s so easy and so fast.”
More than 20,000 self-test and self-sampling kits will also be available to enhance HIV testing, the Ministry of Health and Social Care said.
During a health question Tuesday, Labour MP Matthew Patrick (Wirral West) asked:
Dalton replied: “The rise in HIV testing is a key step towards achieving our goals and will be a core component of the new HIV action plan to be released later this year.
“That’s why we’re investing more than £4.5 million to provide a national prevention program. Today we can announce that we will extend the programme to an even more year and extend it until March 2026. Masu.
Tara CobhamFebruary 11, 2025 16:40
The “highest level” security given to wind farms, says 10 amid concerns in China.
Wind farms are subject to “the highest level of national security,” and Downing Street highlights in a report that the minister can approve China’s involvement in major North Sea projects.
According to Sun Newspaper, the Ministry of Finance Minister is said to have challenged Chinese companies’ involvement in Greenvolt North Seawind Farm by the Ministry of Defense and others.
The project is a joint venture between Japanese and Italian Norwegian companies, as it is Europe’s largest floating offshore wind farm.
Tara CobhamFebruary 11th, 2025 16:20
The UK does not appear to have signed a leader’s declaration at the AI summit
The UK does not appear to have signed the leader’s declaration on the climax of the AI Action Summit in Paris.
After the US reportedly reportedly includes references to “sustainable and comprehensive AI,” there have been reports that the UK will not sign the declaration.
Downing Street did not comment on the “live” debate in Paris as reports from the summit pointed to the UK and the US refused to support the statement.
Read the full story here:
Tara CobhamFebruary 11, 2025 16:00
First lawmakers’ U-turn on support for the dying dying bill after High Court Judge Safeguard was removed
Lawmakers who previously supported the dying bill announced they would change their vote after the proposed law abandoned key safeguards.
Political editor David Maddox reports:
Political Editor David MaddoxFebruary 11, 2025 15:40
Downing Cent refuses to say whether Trump is wrong to impose tariffs
Downing Street refused to say whether Donald Trump is wrong to impose a 25% tariff on British steel exports.
Asked whether the US president’s decision was wrong, the official spokesman for the Prime Minister replied. We will be involved in the US for details, but the government makes it clear that we will work in the national interest. This problem is no different. ”
When asked if the UK was ready to enact retaliatory tariffs, the spokesman said he would not “precede the conversation with the industry.”
10 people did not say if the U.S. debate with the UK asked Trump’s government to remove it from tariffs.
He added: “We already provide substantial support to the UK steel industry. We have invested £2.5 billion in the sector, reducing electricity costs for steel companies and priced in line with international competitors. We are proposing a supercharger for the UK industry that brings in.
Tara CobhamFebruary 11th, 2025, 15:20