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Free Earbuds & Charger with Phone Trade-In Deal

Carphone Warehouse launches incredible promotion offering free Google Pixel Buds A-Series and wireless charger with selected phone trade-ins. Limited time offer on Apple and Google devices.

Starmer's India trade mission strengthens UK economic ties

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer embarks on crucial trade mission to India, meeting with Prime Minister Modi and business leaders to strengthen post-Brexit economic ties and unlock new opportunities for British businesses.

Starmer: India trade deal won't change UK visas

Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Mumbai for crucial trade negotiations, firmly denying any link between the UK-India trade deal and changes to Britain's immigration system.

EU slaps tariffs on US steel after WTO ruling

The European Union imposes retaliatory tariffs on American steel products after WTO ruling against Trump-era protectionist measures, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.

Trump's Taiwan arms freeze sparks trade deal fears

Exclusive: Reports that Donald Trump has paused critical weapons aid to Taiwan have raised alarm among security experts, who fear the former president may be using the island's security as leverage in trade negotiations with China.

UK-US Trade Deal Hopes Fade Before Trump Visit

Downing Street downplays prospects of a major UK-US trade agreement during Donald Trump's upcoming state visit, as political hurdles and protectionist policies cast doubt on a swift deal.

Iceland suspends UK arms licences over Gaza war

Iceland halts new arms export licences to the UK, citing international humanitarian law concerns over Gaza. A significant diplomatic move scrutinising Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas war.

London Arms Fair Sparks Fiery Protests and Police Clashes

Chaos engulfed a major London defence exhibition as activists clashed with police, setting tyres alight in a dramatic protest against the global arms trade. Our photo report captures the fiery scenes and the tense standoff.

Jennings' Cartoon Skewers London Arms Fair Hypocrisy

A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers the grim irony of the world's largest arms fair being hosted in London, juxtaposing weapons of war with the city's iconic landmarks and the UK's deepening cost-of-living crisis.

Protesters storm Israeli arms firm Elbit's London HQ

Dozens of Palestine Action protesters were arrested after a major demonstration at the London headquarters of Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer. The group occupied the building, unveiling banners and demanding an end to UK complicity in the Gaza

London Protest Chaos: 12 Arrested in Whitehall Demo

Metropolitan Police arrest 12 protesters after Palestine Action activists chain themselves to government building in Whitehall, demanding end to UK-Israel arms trade. Major disruption ensues.

UK bans Israeli officials from London arms fair over Gaza

The British government has barred Israeli defence officials from attending a major London arms exhibition amid growing international concern over the war in Gaza. The move signals a significant diplomatic shift in UK-Israel relations.

Trump's Tariff Plan: Threat to UK Economy Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.

Nations Halt US Weapons Shipments Over Trump Tariffs

Exclusive: In a dramatic move, several allied nations have suspended arms exports to the United States, retaliating against former President Donald Trump's proposed tariff threats. This marks a significant escalation in global trade tensions.

Canadian lumber tariff bid against US falls flat

A major Canadian effort to impose punishing tariffs on American softwood lumber has collapsed spectacularly, handing a surprise victory to US producers and exposing the complexities of cross-border trade disputes.

UK Court Upholds Government's Israel Arms Export Policy

The UK High Court has rejected a legal bid to halt British arms exports to Israel, ruling the government's decision-making process was lawful. The case, brought by campaigners, centred on allegations of breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.

UK to ban Palestine Action group

The UK government is set to ban Palestine Action under new anti-protest laws, with activists already facing arrests for targeting arms companies linked to Israel.

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