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01.08.2025

01.08.2025 โ€” Tariff Waves, Submarines Deploy

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 01.08.2025.

It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.08.2025 โ‡ข Tariff Waves, Submarines Deploy
โŒจThe day's UK media coverage centered on significant international developments stemming from US presidential actions. Morning reports focused on President Trump's expanded tariffs, including a 35% levy on Canada, which by mid-day contributed to global stock market declines. Concurrently, US diplomatic engagement in Gaza was noted, alongside administration anger over UK and allies' Palestine recognition plans. Domestically, the anticipation of a Supreme Court verdict on car finance mis-selling became a key narrative, with later reports confirming dashed compensation hopes for millions of drivers. As the day progressed, a 76-year-old was charged following reported poisonings at a summer camp. The evening saw a major escalation in international tensions, with President Trump ordering the deployment of two US nuclear submarines near Russia, following 'provocative' comments, further shaping the editorial landscape.
01.08.2025
01:01

03:56โ‡ขTrump's Expanding Levies

โŒจUK media continues to report on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on casualties during aid efforts in Gaza and President Trump's envoy meeting Netanyahu (Channel 4 News). Concurrently, Trump's administration announces new tariffs, including on Canada (BBC News, The Spectator). Domestically, the tragic drowning of British children in Spain is widely covered (Daily Mail, Metro), alongside threats of NHS strikes by nurses and GPs (The Independent). Discussions on migration policy also persist (Spiked, Breitbart London).
05:20
BBC

Trump raises tariffs for dozens of countries with new deadline for deals

The tariffs - some as high as around 40% - will kick in on 7 August, said the White House hours before a previous deadline.
05:20
05:38
BBC

Trump raises Canada tariff to 35% as US announces new levies on dozens of countries

The tariffs - some as high as around 40% - will kick in on 7 August, said the White House hours before a previous deadline.
05:38
06:45
The Guardian

A gory epic tale with underwater shark wrestling

06:45
06:53
The Guardian

The Indian movie legend on a mission to save Bollywood

06:53
06:53
Having led his supporters into the looking-glass world of conspiracy, the US president finds he is trapped inside it.
06:53

07:37โ‡ขDozens Face Trump Tariffs

โŒจUK media reports extensively on President Trump's escalated trade policies, with new tariffs, some as high as 35%, imposed on Canada and dozens of other countries (BBC News, The Independent, The Spectator). This follows previous discussions on Trump's foreign policy and trade threats. Domestically, tragic human interest stories are prominent, including the drowning of British siblings in Spain (The Mirror, The Sun) and a tourist's death after a procedure in Turkey (Metro).
07:44
08:45
10:00
BBC

Trump raises tariffs on more than 90 countries as Canada's Carney 'disappointed' by 35% levy

Stock markets in Europe drop after new tariffs hit countries that failed to negotiate a trade deal ahead of today's deadline.
10:00
10:00
10:09
The Guardian

I rescued my children from a burning car

10:09
11:33
11:41
BBC

How much is the US raising from Trump's tariffs? We answer your questions

As Trump imposes a fresh round of tariffs on dozens of countries, our experts are answering your questions live.
11:41
11:41

12:09โ‡ขTrump's International Backlash

โŒจUK media extensively reports on President Trump's escalating trade tensions, with new tariffs, some as high as 35%, imposed on Canada and dozens of other countries (BBC News, The Independent, The Spectator). The US administration is also expressing anger over the UK and allies' Palestine recognition plans (HuffPost UK, New Statesman). Concurrently, the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza remains a focus, with reports highlighting only a fraction of needed aid has entered the region since May (Channel 4 News).
12:24
BBC

Global stocks drop after Trump raises tariffs on more than 90 countries

Trump's new tariff rates include a 35% duty on many goods from Canada, which PM Mark Carney says he's "disappointed" about.
12:24
13:43
The Guardian

How did period drama get so raunchy?

13:43
14:09
BBC

US markets open lower after Trump raises tariffs on dozens of countries

It follows similar drops in markets in Europe and Asia after the US president said he was moving forward with the plans.
14:09
14:18
14:35

15:29โ‡ขTrump's New Tariff Wave

โŒจUK media highlights President Trump's escalating trade war, with new tariffs now impacting dozens of countries and contributing to global market downturns (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Spectator). This extends earlier discussions on his administration's foreign policy, including past tensions over Palestine recognition (HuffPost UK, New Statesman). Domestically, a Supreme Court verdict on car finance mis-selling is also a key focus (The Independent, Sky News).
15:54
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16:11
16:28
The Guardian

Why fiction loves difficult mothers

16:28
16:55
BBC

Global markets take hit as scale of Trump tariffs sets in

The US has seen a drop in markets following lower openings in Europe and Asia after the US president said he was moving forward with tariff plans.
16:55

17:31โ‡ขTariffs Shake Global Markets

โŒจUK media continues to focus on President Trump's escalating trade war, with new tariffs causing global markets to take a significant hit (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Spectator). Domestically, a Supreme Court ruling has dashed payout hopes for millions in the car finance mis-selling scandal, impacting UK drivers (The Independent, The Mirror). Additionally, a 76-year-old man has been charged following reports of children being poisoned at a summer camp (Metro, Sky News, The Sun).
17:38
18:47
BBC

Trump orders firing of statistics chief after weak US jobs report

The Bureau of Labour Statistics reported earlier on Friday that the US had added 73,000 jobs in July, far lower than expected.
18:47
19:05
BBC

Trump orders firing of statistics chief after weak jobs report and data revisions

The Bureau of Labour Statistics reported earlier on Friday that the US had added 73,000 jobs in July, far lower than expected.
19:05
19:48

22:33โ‡ขSubmarines to Russia

โŒจUK media reports a significant escalation in international tensions, with President Trump ordering the deployment of two US nuclear submarines near Russia following 'provocative' statements (Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News, The Times). His administration's economic policies also remain under scrutiny, as new tariffs on 90 countries cause global markets to fall and Trump reportedly fired the statistics chief after a weak jobs report (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Spectator). Other news includes royal claims.
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