After years of co-operation to check Big Tech, competition enforcers have turned to trading barbs
Four hundred creatives and media executives seek PM’s support in battle to limit Big Tech’s use of their work
Government’s haste in striking limited US deal risks missing out on better terms
White House and Downing Street celebrate tariff cuts but critics warn of a thin agreement that could face legal challenge
Experts warn pact still leaves UK facing higher tariffs on exports to the US than before president returned to office
Agreement likely to be narrow in scope and largely an exercise in damage limitation
Shielding industry from inflated prices is centrepiece of next month’s announcement
Move comes as government braces itself for major rebellion by Labour MPs against contentious disability welfare reforms
London to offer concessions on digital services tax in deal that could be agreed this week
Brussels due to propose legislation to enable the recognition of qualifications of British lawyers and others
Reform party’s rout in local elections poses huge challenges for Conservatives and Labour
Britain hopes to seal trio of trade accords in coming weeks as talks also continue with the EU and India
Former Labour prime minister highlighted need for reset of ‘irrational’ debate over climate change
Vote could signal beginning of end of Labour-Tory grip on politics as Reform UK and Lib Dems seek gains, analysts say
Contest for north-west English seat comes as populist party seeks to capitalise on wave of anti-government hostility
Chancellor’s comments come as UK balances trade talks with both regions
The bloc wants people under 30 from member states to be able to spend up to three years in the UK and vice versa
Also in this newsletter: Portugal triggers defence spending escape clause
UK prime minister prepares for tight battle with Nigel Farage’s Reform party for council seats
UK prime minister no longer believes ‘trans women are women’, Downing Street says
The long goodbye to the US-led world order means leaders must tread carefully
Focusing on benefits to voters’ wallets would help blunt the threat posed by the likes of Nigel Farage
MPs vote in favour of bill giving the government powers to seize control of British Steel
A big question hanging over Britain’s prospects is whether the prime minister can grow on the job
