The Independent – ‘Jab chief warning over selling vaccine centre’
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The Independent – ‘Jab chief warning over selling vaccine centre’
The Independent leads with a warning from jab chief prof Adrian Hill who says selling off the UK’s vaccine manufacturing plant would leave the UK vulnerable. The paper leads with a picture of Lewis Hamilton who won the Saudi Arabian GP.
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Cultural events and traditions to be protected in new UK heritage list
Notting Hill Carnival: This annual event in London celebrates Caribbean culture and has become a significant part of the city’s cultural landscape. Bonfire Night: Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, this tradition involves lighting bonfires and setting off fireworks to commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Highland Games: These traditional Scottish events feature athletic competitions, music, dancing, and other cultural activities. Morris dancing: A traditional English folk dance that has been performed for centuries
Tariffs live: Trump insists policy ‘doing really well’ despite China hiking levies on American goods to 125%
President Trump continues to defend his administration’s tariff policy, despite China’s recent decision to increase levies on American goods to 125%. Trump insists that the tariffs are “doing really well” and are necessary to protect American industries and workers. The escalating trade war between the US and China has caused uncertainty and volatility in global markets, with both countries imposing tariffs on billions of dollars worth of each other’s goods. Critics of the tariffs argue
UK to send hundreds of thousands of military drones to bolster Ukraine war effort
The UK government has announced plans to send hundreds of thousands of military drones to bolster the war effort in Ukraine. The drones will be used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting enemy positions. The decision to send the drones comes as part of a broader effort to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The UK has already provided military assistance to Ukraine, including weapons, ammunition, and training for Ukrainian forces. The drones are
Trump tariffs live: Asian markets tumble after Trump admits concerns over ‘costs and problems’
Asian markets tumbled on Thursday after US President Donald Trump admitted that he has concerns over the “costs and problems” of his trade tariffs. Trump’s comments came as the US and China continue to engage in a trade war, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other’s goods. The Nikkei in Japan fell 1.1%, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong dropped 1.5%, and the Shanghai Composite in China was down 1.3%. Investors are worried that
LGB+ community more than twice as likely to self-harm or take their own lives, new data shows
According to new data, individuals in the LGB+ community are more than twice as likely to self-harm or take their own lives compared to their heterosexual counterparts. This alarming statistic highlights the significant mental health disparities faced by members of the LGB+ community. The reasons for this disparity are complex and multifaceted, including experiences of discrimination, stigma, and lack of support. Many individuals in the LGB+ community face higher rates of bullying, harassment, and violence,
Tariffs live: Asian markets rebound after Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days – but 125% levy on China remains
Asian markets rebounded on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs on Chinese goods, following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Argentina. The decision to hold off on further tariffs provided some relief to investors, who had been concerned about the escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. However, Trump also announced that the US would maintain a 125% tariff on