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US trade deal a ‘political win’ but will do little for UK growth, say experts

Sir Keir Starmer said the trade agreement struck on Thursday is a ‘historic’ deal, but economists played down the benefits for the economy at large.

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Sir Keir Starmer visit to West Midlands

Addenbrooke’s University Hospital

Mothers of patients of suspended surgeon seek meeting with Health Secretary

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Forensic investigators from Northumbria Police examining the felled Sycamore Gap tree

Detectives faced daunting task but mobile phone evidence proved damning

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An electric car being charged

EVs make up around one in 30 used car sales

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Sycamore Gap tree

Sycamore Gap: Who are the two men convicted of cutting down world-famous tree?

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Aerial shot of police officers looking at the Sycamore Gap tree after it was felled, lying across Hadrian's Wall

Government urged to ‘list’ precious trees for protection like historic buildings

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The tree at Sycamore Gap

‘Totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree inspired countless photos until it was felled

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Sycamore Gap tree felled

Two former friends found guilty of cutting down world-famous Sycamore Gap tree

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Birmingham refuse workers strike

Trade unionists back bin strike and warn of a ‘race to the bottom’ on wages

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Pope Leo XIV

King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

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Catherine’s Rose

Catherine’s Rose named after Kate to celebrate healing power of nature

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Christopher Garrett (right), with colleague Shaun Pinner

‘Emotional’ outpouring from Ukraine after death of British bomb disposal expert

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Cabinet meeting

Trade deal was needed urgently to save 150,000 livelihoods, says senior minister

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(left to right) Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar

Nottingham attack survivor says she wishes killer ‘had taken me instead’

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Rightmove app

Rightmove sees customer and revenue growth as UK housing market improves

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Bank of England monetary policy report

UK must seek to ‘rebuild’ trade relationship with EU, says Bank governor

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Aerial view of ocean surf on beach

Ratify ocean treaty and ban destructive fishing in protected areas, PM urged

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Sir Keir Starmer visit to West Midlands

US trade deal a ‘political win’ but will do little for UK growth, say experts

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Addenbrooke’s University Hospital

Mothers of patients of suspended surgeon seek meeting with Health Secretary

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Forensic investigators from Northumbria Police examining the felled Sycamore Gap tree

Detectives faced daunting task but mobile phone evidence proved damning

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An electric car being charged

EVs make up around one in 30 used car sales

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Sycamore Gap tree

Sycamore Gap: Who are the two men convicted of cutting down world-famous tree?

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Aerial shot of police officers looking at the Sycamore Gap tree after it was felled, lying across Hadrian's Wall

Government urged to ‘list’ precious trees for protection like historic buildings

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Kevin Beresford has devoted 12 months entirely to the industrial action blighting his home city for his calendar called "Rats The Size of Cats".

Britain's 'dullest man' selling merchandise dedicated to the Birmingham bin strikes

Birmingham|May 7

The Royal Mint VE Day commemorative 50p coin

Coins to mark 80 years since VE Day launched by Royal Mint

Viral news|Apr 30

Stephen Lappin smiling while holding a defibrillator

Runner who had cardiac arrest at race to compete in same event a year later

Viral news|Apr 24

Did The Simpsons predict Birmingham bin strikes? Social media users believe so

Birmingham|Apr 12

Blues and Villa fans spotted at WWE

Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Aston Villa|Mar 26

CCTV shows Shane O'Malley and an accomplice raiding Hansons Auctioneers building in Derbyshire

BBC Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson's auction house targeted by hammer-wielding ram-raid crook in £21,000 raid

Thai master of the plowing ceremony Prayoon Inskul, center right, throws rice seeds to the field during a royal plowing ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand

Royal ritual in Thailand’s capital predicts good year for farmers

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Leo XIV waves at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

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Russian servicewomen march during the Victory Day military parade

In Pictures: Russia marks victory over Nazis 80 years on

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Man stands in the window of a scorched building

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight

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Military troops stand in formation in Red Square

Russia’s Victory Day parade marks 80th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany

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Mette Frederiksen

Danish PM says ‘you cannot spy against an ally’ after reports on US activities

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