Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-05-08
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UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 23:13:26)
Andrew Bailey told the BBC that as a public official he did not take a view on Brexit, but that reversing the post Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".
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Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 22:30:05)
The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.
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US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 18:31:02)
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.
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Home Office urged to record migrant exits from UK (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 17:30:48)
Labour MP Clive Betts warns the UK border system will "continue to fail" without proper exit checks.
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After-work drinks in decline outside London, peers told (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 16:42:08)
A Lords committee hears Thursday is the new Friday for city-centre workers - but only in the capital.
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What is in the UK-US tariff deal? (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 16:05:26)
The two nations announce a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what's in it.
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Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 15:31:14)
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.
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Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 14:30:24)
A group of MPs urge the PM to delay any decisions until impact assessments of the changes are published.
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Swinney will not support assisted dying in Scotland (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 14:18:35)
Legislation to allow terminally ill people in Scotland to take their own life is being put forward by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.
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UK interest rates cut to lowest for two years (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 13:59:03)
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.
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Reform UK picks ex-police officer to lead council (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 12:32:15)
Sean Matthews, who served in the Met, says it is an "honour" to lead Lincolnshire County Council.
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Council staff warned 'join union' after Reform win (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 11:03:58)
Reform has vowed to take away flexible working practices and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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What could be in the UK-US tariff deal? (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 10:42:33)
The two nations will announce a deal to reduce tariffs today - here's what could be in it.
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Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 09:34:30)
The MP for Bristol Central, who was elected last year, says he wants to focus on her parliamentary role.
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Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 08:00:38)
The UK looks set to be the first to get a deal since US President Trump unleashed a wave of global tariffs.
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Mayor pledges delivery after 'difficult first year' (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 05:34:55)
"What we need to see from the government is delivery, delivery, delivery," says Claire Ward.
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More offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime' (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-08 05:18:53)
The prisons minister tells the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future, rather than sent to prison.