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UK’s Reeves Warns of Risk to Economic Stability – Speculations continue to rise over Starmer  The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said now is not the time to put economic stability at risk, responding to data which showed the economy expanded unexpectedly in March. Her comments come as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest challenge yet, when his health minister was reportedly readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace the prime minister, who had sought some respite to set out his government’s agenda. Starmer had hoped to shore up his waning authority…

KING CHARLES III DELIVERS SPEECH – Speech focuses on immigration, Digital ID, Welfare Bill omitted  The King’s Speech went ahead as planned today after a last minute phone call between Buckingham Palace and No.10 officials, who clearly stated that the Prime Minister has enough support in the House of Commons to deliver his agenda.   The major items were the European Partnership Bill: which aims to improve UK-EU trade ties and set up a framework for future agreements with the EU bloc; The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: which reforms the asylum process and aims to crack down on organised…

U.S. CLEARS TARIFF REFUNDS OF $35.46 BILLION – Some consumers are filing class action lawsuits to force paybacks of the pass through cost U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has processed 35.46 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of tariff refunds and associated interest, according to a court filing with the U.S. Court of International Trade released. As of Monday, the CBP had received 126,237 applications for refunds of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump last year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and had validated 86,874 of them, according to the court filing. In February, the U.S. Supreme…

PRINCESS OF WALES VISITS ITALY – Kate focuses on early childhood education  Catherine, Princess of Wales has received a warm welcome in northern Italy during her first official overseas visit since undergoing cancer treatment. The Princess is spending two days in the city of Reggio Emilia, which is internationally known for its pioneering approach to early childhood education. Her visit focuses on the “Reggio Emilia approach,” an educational philosophy that places relationships, creativity and community at the centre of child development — a key theme of the Princess’s public work. Hundreds of well-wishers gathered in the city’s main square to…

STREETING PREPARING TO RESIGN – The Health Secretary will trigger a Labour leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer  Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing to resign as Health Secretary and trigger a Labour leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer as soon as tomorrow. Allies of Mr Streeting said he was “going to go for it” after he met the Prime Minister at Downing Street for just 16 minutes this morning. News that the Health Secretary is planning to jump ship, first reported by The Times just minutes before the King’s Speech, is a major blow to Sir Keir’s premiership as he…

RAMOS AGREES TO BUY BOYHOOD CLUB SEVILLA – The transaction requires approval from LaLiga and the Spanish National Sports Council first Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos is on the verge of buying his boyhood club Sevilla after he and investment group Five Eleven Capital reached an agreement with the club’s major shareholders. The deal is reportedly worth around 400 million euros and covers 80% of the club’s total shares at an estimated 3,500 euros per share. The transaction requires approval from LaLiga and the Spanish National Sports Council before it can be completed. Sevilla have been ever-present in LaLiga since…

U.S. CLEARS TARIFF REFUNDS OF $35.46 BILLION – Some consumers are filing class action lawsuits to force paybacks of the pass through cost U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has processed 35.46 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of tariff refunds and associated interest, according to a court filing with the U.S. Court of International Trade released. As of Monday, the CBP had received 126,237 applications for refunds of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump last year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and had validated 86,874 of them, according to the court filing. In February, the U.S. Supreme…

TRUMP HEADS TO CHINA FOR TALKS – Trade, Iran war and Taiwan on agenda  Donald Trump is travelling to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, the Iran conflict and Taiwan are expected to dominate talks. Speaking ahead of departure, Trump said he would urge China to “open up” its economy to American companies, describing the visit as an opportunity for deeper commercial cooperation. The trip comes with major business figures accompanying the president, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, Tesla’s Elon Musk, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, reflecting a strong focus on economic ties. But…

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE CONFIRMS HORMUZ PLAN- To deploy autonomous systems as part of a multinational security mission   UK’s ministry of Defence says the country will deploy fighter jets and autonomous systems as part of a multinational security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. British Defense Secretary John Healey announced the plan following a virtual meeting of defense ministers involving representatives from more than 40 countries. According to Healey, Britain will provide 115 million pounds (156 million U.S. dollars) in new funding for autonomous mine-hunting equipment and advanced counter-drone systems. The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is currently sailing toward…

LAMMY BACKS STARMER AMID LABOUR TURMOIL – Deputy PM says no leadership challenger has emerged  David Lammy has publicly backed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, insisting there is currently no credible challenger within Labour to replace him. Speaking outside Downing Street, the Deputy Prime Minister said no one had yet come forward with enough support under the party’s internal rules to mount a serious leadership bid, and urged MPs calling for change to “take a breath.” His comments come after a turbulent 48 hours for the Labour government, with multiple ministerial aides resigning and more than 70 Labour MPs publicly calling…