Several of the UK’s daily newspapers feature stories related to international diplomacy and conflict. The main headline on The Guardian highlights the market concerns that followed US President Donald Trump signing executive orders imposing higher taxes on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. Mexico and Canada responded with immediate threats of retaliation, and investors are preparing for stock market turmoil. The Financial Times reports that trade bodies have warned Trump that such tariffs will cause chaos in supply chains and result in an increase in living costs for Americans.
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph leads with a warning from European leaders, who have threatened to retaliate if President Trump imposes high import taxes for EU countries. According to The Times, President Macron is set to tell Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, that attending a gathering of the European Council demonstrates that his drive for a reset with the EU shows Brexit has failed.
In domestic news, The Daily Mail has reported on Sir Keir’s plan’s to align the UK with the European Union’s net zero emissions policy, which analysts say will result in increased costs for British energy and manufacturing companies. The i newspaper highlights a government defense review, which warns that the UK needs to increase protection against missile attacks and attacks on infrastructure by Russia and other hostile states.
The Daily Mirror has conducted an investigation into crime linked to subscription content website OnlyFans, discovering that over the past five years, more than 1,600 alleged crimes associated with the site have been reported to police. The Daily Express features an interview with actress Ruthie Henshall, who says that she would “rather be dead than dumped in a home” due to the state of the UK’s social care system. Finally, The Metro reports that the new colour ratings system for schools is “a rehash of a dangerous system” according to the sister of Ruth Perry, a headteacher who took her own life after Ofsted rated her school as inadequate
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