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How do Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs affect the UK?
The tariff on imports from the UK will deal a 'major blow' to small and medium businesses, an influential trade group has warned

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Forensics at scene after man found with stab wounds and rushed to hospital
A man in his 20s was found with serious injuries


Teenage girls targeted in horror knife attack after man 'appears from bushes'
The victims, aged 15 and 18, were threatened with the blade as they walked home

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Prisoner governor accused of relationship with drug dealing boss sobs as she says "I was incredibly stupid"
Kerri Pegg is accused of misconduct in public office, which she denies


HMRC benefit increases happening in April 2025 including child benefit and minimum wage - full list of rates
Different HMRC benefits, along with the National Minimum Wage, are increasing this month - full list of new rates


Emmerdale viewers 'upset' as fan favourite announces sudden exit
Fans weren't expecting one villager to announce their departure from the Dales


Gemma Atkinson issues one-word message as she teases next project after 'turning down' hit show
The Hits Radio host has many strings to her bow


EastEnders fans 'holding out hope' twist is on the way and 'still not convinced' by big reveal
A mystery that began at Christmas has had plenty of twists and turns to date


EastEnders fans have their 'hearts burst' following emotional Lauren Branning proposal
It's been a turbulent week on Albert Square for the fan favourite character


LIVE: Police cordon off street with 'blood in the road' after incident - latest updates
A scene is in place this evening with forensics in white suits conducting enquiries


Geri Halliwell shares dream cameo in Doctor Who on The One Show
The Spice Girl sat down with the Doctor Who stars as they planned a potential guest role


BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden supported as she declares she's 'back' in emotional update
Fans of the BBC One dance contest will probably be aware that the professional dancer has joined forces with her friend Carlos Gu


Urgent search launched to find missing teenager who may be in Wigan
Riley was last seen four days ago


Stacey Solomon's 'Mary Poppins' dad sends sweet message as he makes TV debut in her new reality show
David Solomon showed his support for his daughter and son-in-law Joe Swash as he was seen making his own TV debut in their new reality show


Mothers of young car crash victims call for tighter restrictions for new drivers
The grieving mothers are calling on the government to tighten restrictions on new drivers to stop 'preventable deaths'


They claimed they'd been shopping in New York - then officers opened their suitcases
Friends Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley were stopped at the airport


'A tragic reminder to all - the car you are driving can become a lethal weapon'
Paresh Kerai has been convicted following an incident that saw Kevin King lose his life


Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden teases 'big news' with Roxy Shahidi
The actor announced that he had an update with the Leyla actress on his Instagram


Andy Burnham went to Westminster to make his pitch - here's everything he said
The Greater Manchester mayor was in Westminster on Wednesday to make his pitch to the government as it prepares to set out its spending plans over the next few years


Emmerdale fans predict Steph will continue to 'spiral' after horrific truth outed
Steph learned of Anthony Fox's harrowing crimes only recently after Ruby's admission of murder
