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What the papers say – April 2
Donald Trump’s tariff crackdown and its potential impact on the UK lead Wednesday’s front pages.
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UK to sign migration deal with Serbia as Lammy visits Western Balkans
Foreign Secretary David Lammy will ratify the agreement as he visits the Western Balkans this week.
More than 20 women come forward to accuse serial rapist PhD student Zhenhao Zou
Zhenhao Zou is believed to be one of the UK’s most prolific sex offenders
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Twenty-three more women contact Met police over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou
London PhD student convicted of 10 rapes may have 60 more victims, force fears More than 20 women have contacted police to say they fear they may have been attacked by the serial rapist Zhenhao Zou, with detectives fearing there may be even more victims to come.Zou, 28, was convicted last month of ...
Starmer and Reeves face grilling as Trump prepares ‘liberation day’ tariffs
Economists have warned US tariffs could wipe out the Chancellor’s ‘headroom’ against her debt rules, requiring more cuts or tax rises.
Assisted dying: MP says Bill process ‘rigorous’ but cardinal brands it ‘flawed’
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons this month for further debate.
Growing cover crops to prevent bare fields helps soil and wildlife – study
Research into regenerative agricultural practices found the clearest benefit for minimising bare soil.
Westminster decisions ‘risk serious social and economic damage’, says Robison
The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government would push UK ministers to ‘change course’.
Met Police to cut 1,700 police and staff amid shock funding fears
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Royal Parks unit will be disbanded - despite fierce opposition from councils and victims
Government pushes reforms of ‘green tape’ in bid to boost growth and nature
Review says current system of environmental regulations not working, but conservationists warn of ‘high risk’ to nature in planning reforms.
Up to 4,000 places set to be rolled out at school-based nurseries from September
The Department for Education said the funding has been boosted to £37 million to help with expansion of funded childcare.
Tackling bad cholesterol levels with statins may reduce dementia risk – study
People with low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol are less likely to develop dementia, experts found.
Pc Trevor Lock, who became a hero of the Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85
He was awarded the George Medal in recognition of his outstanding bravery for his actions during the 1980 siege.
PC awarded medal for bravery in Iranian embassy siege dies aged 85
Trevor Lock tackled leader of 1980 siege and saved life of SAS soldier after he was among 26 taken hostageA police officer who received a medal for bravery for his heroics during the Iranian embassy siege in London in 1980 has died aged 85.Trevor Lock and 24 of the hostages were freed after a six-da...
MP shares experience of daughter’s eating disorder amid appeal for support
Perran Moon asked ministers to overhaul the system and offer assurances to families ‘going through that hellish tornado of pain’.
Six men injured in fire ‘not in life-threatening condition’, police confirm
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remains at the scene.
Speaker wins confidence vote in divided Irish parliament
The Irish Government has won a vote of confidence in the speaker of the parliament.
Cost of national insurance rise could fix 14m potholes, say Tories
It is the second Conservative attack this week on the national insurance rise due to come into effect on Sunday.
World braces for economic pain as White House confirms Trump will go ahead with tariffs
Tariffs will take effect immediately but precise details are yet to be unveiled
Girl missing in River Thames in east London named as Kaliyah Coa
Recovery mission under way after 11-year-old entered water near London City airport on MondayAn 11-year-old girl who is missing after entering the River Thames in London on Monday has been named by police as Kaliyah Coa.Kaliyah, who had been playing during a school inset day, entered the water near ...