Keir Starmer and Donald Trump had a conversation about a UK-US economic prosperity deal, with Downing Street emphasizing that any deal made will be in the national interest. While the specifics of the deal were not revealed, there was mention of progress being made in discussions. The UK government did not confirm if the digital services tax came up in the call, but reiterated their support for the tax in principle.
In other news, there is speculation about possible cuts to free school meals for infants, which has been met with criticism from opposition parties. Additionally, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has come under fire for accepting free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert, defending her actions by citing security concerns.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander addressed the closure of Heathrow Airport due to a substation fire, emphasizing the complexity of the situation and refraining from direct criticism of Heathrow’s management decisions. The closure raised questions about the resilience of the UK in handling future crises, with concerns raised by the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK group about the potential impact of cuts to disability benefits.
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