Trump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ US-UK trade deal
Announcement makes UK the first country to agree deal with US since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs in April
Trump hails trade deal with ‘oldest ally’ UK – but what about the details?
President’s announcement receives favorable political reaction but experts warn much remains unresolved
New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and tariffs, remain
The deal definitely puts the UK in a better position, but its impact on the wider economy might be limited
UK politics: Tariffs cut on UK cars, steel and aluminium in US trade deal, says Starmer – as it happened
Car exports will face 10% tariffs while levies on steel and aluminium are cut to zero
UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut
Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war fallout
Cause of Heathrow shutdown fire remains unknown, says system operator
Suspicious activity ruled out after investigation into blaze that left London hub and homes without power
Class still matters in politics – and until living standards improve, Reform will continue to prosper
Disgruntled and politically footloose voters are impatient for action. Labour has to offer them a lot more than warm words, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
Varun Chandra: Starmer adviser proving ‘vital link’ for Labour in US trade talks
Chandra is known as ‘a brilliant salesman’, smoothing over friction with businesses and playing key role in trade negotiations with US
Domestic economic woes will wreck Reeves’ budget plans, says thinktank
The forecast said low growth would place the Bank of England in difficult position ahead of next interest rate decision
UK officials land in Washington as talks over trade agreement continue
Senior negotiators hope to get agreement with US signed ahead of UK-EU summit on 19 May
Has UK-India trade deal ‘sold out British workers’ as Farage and Badenoch claim?
Row over exemption of national insurance contributions for Indian short-term workers overshadows deal
Tory extinction ‘can’t be ruled out’, says Jeremy Hunt – as it happened
Former chancellor says he does not expect the Conservatives to die out as a party but he says it is a possibility
Tory Brexiters contradict Badenoch criticism of UK-India trade deal
Senior Conservatives praise deal and say tax exemptions for seconded workers are routine
Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 in Great Britain
Move prompted by looming retirement crisis would help ensure consistent, reliable services
Starmer beats Trump to the line in race for trade deal with India
India has made concessions in trade negotiations, leaving UK heralding deal as ‘most significant’ since Brexit