The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.
Month: February 2025
MP Mike Amesbury’s jail term suspended on appeal
Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury, convicted of a street assault, was originally sent straight to jail.
Broken jail buzzer a factor in inmate’s suicide
A coroner raises concerns after an inmate died when his wife and police could not contact the prison.
Trump ‘inclined’ to back UK’s Chagos Islands deal
The UK has offered Trump an effective veto on the deal because of its implications for US security.
King invites Trump for ‘unprecedented’ second state visit
Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.
Murder arrests after man dies at scene of burglary
A man in his 20s was found dead after police responded to reports of an aggravated burglary.
UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979
More than 108,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in 2024, according to new statistics.
Son loses case against parents over move to Africa
The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.
Nurse left out of tea round given £41,000 payout
Susan Hamilton wins her case for unfair constructive dismissal against a south London NHS Trust.
Rough sleeping rises for third year in a row in England
The number of people sleeping rough in England has risen by a fifth in a year, according to new snapshot estimates.
