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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 08.04.2025.
It displays 124 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.04.2025 โข Day Markets Rebounded As China Vowed To Fight
โจMarkets rebounded despite escalating US-China trade tensions, with Asian markets rallying and European exchanges opening higher after days of losses. China vowed to "fight to the end" against Trump's tariffs, describing US actions as "economic bullying" while the EU pleaded with Beijing not to escalate.
By midday, Chancellor Reeves stated "nothing off the table" in US trade talks as she sought to limit damage from potential tariffs on British industries. Trump's treasury secretary called the China tariff escalation a "big mistake," revealing internal MAGA divisions further exposed when Elon Musk publicly attacked Trump's trade adviser as "dumber than a sack of bricks."
By evening, the White House confirmed implementation of 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as Trump praised the "explosive" duties, despite waning hopes for tariff delays causing Wall Street to slump again. International tensions increased with reports claiming Chinese soldiers had been captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
By midday, Chancellor Reeves stated "nothing off the table" in US trade talks as she sought to limit damage from potential tariffs on British industries. Trump's treasury secretary called the China tariff escalation a "big mistake," revealing internal MAGA divisions further exposed when Elon Musk publicly attacked Trump's trade adviser as "dumber than a sack of bricks."
By evening, the White House confirmed implementation of 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as Trump praised the "explosive" duties, despite waning hopes for tariff delays causing Wall Street to slump again. International tensions increased with reports claiming Chinese soldiers had been captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
08.04.2025
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BBC
Asian markets open higher despite Trump's latest China tariffs threat
Trump reiterated his threat of 50% duties on Chinese goods if Beijing did not retract its counter-tariff plans by Tuesday
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Trumpโs ban on American officials dating Chinese citizens is joyless and draconian.
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BBC
China vows to fight 'till the end' after Trump's latest tariffs threat
Trump reiterated his threat of 50% duties on Chinese goods if Beijing did not retract its counter-tariff plans by Tuesday
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The Guardian
China says it will โfight to the endโ after Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs โ business live
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BBC
China vows to fight 'to the end' after Trump's latest tariffs threat
Trump reiterated his threat of 50% duties on Chinese goods if Beijing did not retract its counter-tariff plans by Tuesday.
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The Guardian
Markets on edge as Trump and China exchange tariff threats โ business live
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The Guardian
China vows to โfight to the endโ against latest Trump tariff threat
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BBC
Major Asian markets make gains as China vows to 'fight to the end' over Trump tariffs
Beijing accuses the US of "blackmail" after Trump threatens to impose more duties if China does not retract its counter-tariff plans by Tuesday.
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The Guardian
Markets on edge as Trump and China exchange tariff threats
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The Spectator
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05:51โขChina Vows To Fight Trump Tariffs "To The End"
โจThe newspapers report on intensifying US-China trade tensions, with Beijing vowing to "fight to the end" against Trump's tariff threats (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky News). Trump has threatened to impose additional 50% duties if China doesn't retract counter-tariff plans by Tuesday, which China characterizes as "blackmail" and "bullying" (BBC, Sky News). Despite tensions, Asian markets have rallied (BBC, Independent, Sky News). Other news includes the UK's first successful womb transplant birth (Mirror) and King Charles visiting Italy shortly after Prince Harry returned to Britain (Sun).
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
China vows to โfight to the endโ against latest Trump tariff threat
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New Statesman
The Prime Minister is challenging both protectionism and free-market liberalism.
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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The Spectator
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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A Beijing spokesman said the presidentโs threat โexposes the USโs blackmailing natureโ, as they issued a 34 per cent tariff on American goods
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
European markets open higher after days of losses as China vows to fight over Trump tariffs
The UK's FTSE 100 opens up 1% after major Asian markets make gains following market turmoil in the wake of Trump's tariffs.
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BBC
European markets open higher after days of losses as China vows to fight Trump tariffs
The UK's FTSE 100 opens up 1% and major Asian markets make gains following market turmoil in the wake of Trump's tariffs.
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Guardian
European markets rebound despite trade war fears as Trump and China exchange tariff threats
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08:07
A Jamaican rapist has been spared removal from the UK because of his extensive criminal record.
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08:15
France has reportedly overtaken Germany for the first time in years as the top destination in the European Union for alleged asylum seekers, a survey from the governing Commission has found.
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MEG'S STRUGGLE | Royals
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08:17โขMarkets Rebound As China Vows Tariff Resistance
โจThe newspapers report on financial markets rebounding despite ongoing US-China trade tensions, with the FTSE 100 opening up 1% (BBC, Guardian) after China vowed to "fight to the end" against Trump's tariffs (Independent, Times, Sky News). Trump has reportedly threatened additional tariffs unless Beijing withdraws its counter-measures (Daily Mail, Sky News). A poll indicates Britons no longer see America as an ally (HuffPost UK), while Prime Minister Starmer seeks a "middle way" on globalisation (New Statesman). Non-economic news includes a 13-year-old girl attacked on a train (Metro), controversy over Mickey Rourke's behavior on Celebrity Big Brother (Mirror), and Meghan Markle discussing a health crisis in her new podcast (Sun).
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The Spectator
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09:06
Never mind the bollocks โ John Lydon knows the truth about Israel and Hamas.
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SECURITY ROW | Royals
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09:58
BBC
European markets higher after days of losses as China vows to fight Trump tariffs
The UK's FTSE 100 opens up 1% and major Asian markets make gains following market turmoil in the wake of Trump's tariffs.
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The Independent
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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BBC
US-UK trade deal a priority but 'nothing off the table', Reeves says as markets stabilise
The UK chancellor says Donald Trump's global tariffs will have "huge implications", as European make gains after days of losses.
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Politics | Craig Munro
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Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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SAVAGE ATTACK | UK News
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11:18โขReeves Prioritizes US Trade Deal Amid Global Tariff Tensions
โจThe newspapers report on growing concerns about Trump's global tariffs and their implications for UK trade. Chancellor Reeves prioritizes a US-UK trade deal while acknowledging tariffs will have "huge implications" (BBC, Metro). Markets have stabilized with European gains after days of losses (BBC, Guardian). China has accused the US of "economic bullying" and vowed to "fight to the end" in the escalating trade war (Sky News, Times, Independent). Other news includes a Grand National horse death (Daily Mail), tensions between Prince Harry and King Charles (Mirror), and a teenager found guilty of killing an elderly person (Sun).
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BBC
'Nothing off the table' in trade talks with the US, Reeves says as markets stabilise
The UK chancellor says Donald Trump's global tariffs will have "huge implications", as European make gains after days of losses.
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SAVAGE ATTACK | UK News
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BBC
'Nothing off the table' in trade talks with US, Reeves says as markets stabilise
The UK chancellor says Donald Trump's global tariffs will have "huge implications", as European make gains after days of losses.
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The Guardian
Wall St set to rally as European markets rebound despite Trump and China trade threats
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Fear of Russian revanchism may set back decades of progress by European governments to erode individual responsibility.
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Independent
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FINAL JOURNEY | News
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There is now a staggering blindspot for Islamic fundamentalism.
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13:28โขMarkets Rebound As Chinese Soldiers Allegedly Fighting In Ukraine
โจThe newspapers report on financial markets stabilizing despite escalating trade tensions, with European markets rebounding after losses (BBC, Guardian). Chancellor Reeves says "nothing off the table" in US trade talks while acknowledging Trump's tariffs will have "huge implications" (BBC). International tensions dominate coverage with claims that Chinese troops are fighting for Russia in Ukraine (Independent, Sky News), prompting Zelensky to demand a US response. Meanwhile, Germany suggests preparing schoolchildren for potential war emergencies (Breitbart). Domestic news includes Prince Harry's High Court appearance arguing he received "inferior treatment" as a royal (Daily Mail, Mirror).
13:44
BBC
US markets rally as Trump's treasury secretary calls China tariff escalation a 'big mistake'
The UK chancellor says Donald Trump's global tariffs will have "huge implications", as European markets make gains after days of losses.
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The Guardian
Wall Street surges 3% as European markets rebound on trade deal hopes
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New Statesman
Trump allies Elon Musk and Bill Ackman have turned on the president's tariffs.
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President Zelensky accuses Beijing of joining Russiaโs war and urges US and Europe to respond
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The Sun
JAIL FLING | UK News
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JAIL FLING | UK News
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U.S. President Donald Trump shot down the European Unionโs offer of a zero-tariff trade relationship on some goods, demanding that the bloc do more to rectify the significant trading imbalance, such as purchasing more American-produced energy.
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The Guardian
Trump says he is waiting for China to initiate trade talks as deadline to avoid 50% extra tariff passes
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In a rare and exclusive interview, the Prisons Ombudsman, Adrian Usher, told us: โThousands of people, men and women, are being restrained inappropriately.โ
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The Sun
tragic loss | Reality
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17:08
BBC
US markets rally as European stocks recover some ground after tariff turmoil
The S&P 500 index is up as Donald Trump says he's waiting for China to call to make a trade deal.
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17:11โขMAGA Splits As Musk Savages Trump's "Moron" Trade Adviser
โจThe newspapers report on continued global trade tensions, with markets recovering somewhat despite Trump rejecting EU tariff offers (BBC, Breitbart, Guardian). The US president is demanding more EU purchases of American energy and waiting for China to initiate trade talks as tariff deadlines pass (Guardian, HuffPost). Internal MAGA divisions emerge as Elon Musk publicly criticizes Trump's trade adviser as "dumber than a sack of bricks" (Daily Mail, Sky News, New Statesman). In international news, Zelensky claims Chinese soldiers have been captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine (Independent, Times). Domestically, the Prisons Ombudsman reports thousands of prisoners are wrongfully restrained in hospitals (Channel 4), while Gladiators star Steel shares the tragic loss of his premature baby (Mirror, Sun).
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Morning Star
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The Guardian
US to implement 104% tariff on China as Trump-imposed deadline passes
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
US will impose 104% tariffs on some Chinese goods from tonight, White House confirms
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says countries are "falling over themselves" to make a trade deal with Donald Trump.
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His defence of โtrans inclusionโ is a masterclass in liberal sophistry.
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SHADOW ARMY | World News
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Markets around the world have rallied slightly after the last few days of heavy losses โ although theyโve only recovered a fraction of the amount thatโs been wiped off the value of shares since Donald Trumpโs tariff turmoil was unleashed.
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The Guardian
Wall Street slumps as hopes wane for tariff delays
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The Guardian
US to impose 104% tariffs on China, with markets sliding as calls to reconsider global trade war go unheard
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BBC
Trump praises 'explosive' tariffs, hours before imposing 104% rate on China
The US president has threatened to hit Beijing with the higher tariff if it did not withdraw its own retaliatory levy.
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The Guardian
Trump threatens 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war
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21:01โขTrump Slaps China With 104% Tariffs
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the escalating US-China trade war, with Trump set to impose 104% tariffs on Chinese goods after rejecting Beijing's counter-measures (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Channel 4, Sky News, Spectator). Global financial markets have slightly recovered but remain volatile amid concerns about worldwide economic impact (Channel 4, Independent). In other news, reports suggest Chinese soldiers may be fighting for Russia in Ukraine (Sun, Times), while a nightclub collapse has killed at least 44 people including a baseball player (Mirror). Domestically, a tragic car crash has resulted in a toddler's death (Metro).
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MOAN ALONE | Royals
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MOAN ALONE | Royals
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World | Danny Rigg
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The Guardian
Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war
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World | Danny Rigg
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