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| Newspaper headlines: Trump easing China tariffs and Navy chief steps back | Newspaper headlines: Trump easing China tariffs and Navy chief steps back |
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| The Financial Times weekend edition says US President Donald Trump has signalled "openness to cutting tariffs on China", ahead of upcoming talks. In a Truth Social post, Trump suggests that the US could almost halve the tariffs on Chinese goods, which currently stands at 145%. The head of public policy for investment management firm Pimco warns that while it is likely there will be some softening of tariffs, the chances of a "durable substantive deal" from the talks is "very low". | The Financial Times weekend edition says US President Donald Trump has signalled "openness to cutting tariffs on China", ahead of upcoming talks. In a Truth Social post, Trump suggests that the US could almost halve the tariffs on Chinese goods, which currently stands at 145%. The head of public policy for investment management firm Pimco warns that while it is likely there will be some softening of tariffs, the chances of a "durable substantive deal" from the talks is "very low". |
| "Net fall in migration set to stall", headlines the Times on what it calls the Home Office's "fears" that it will be above expected unless "radical policies are introduced". It says officials believe net migration from 2028 will be close to Office for National Statistics high-end projections of 525,000, and that government forecasts have been "overstating" migration's economic benefits. | "Net fall in migration set to stall", headlines the Times on what it calls the Home Office's "fears" that it will be above expected unless "radical policies are introduced". It says officials believe net migration from 2028 will be close to Office for National Statistics high-end projections of 525,000, and that government forecasts have been "overstating" migration's economic benefits. |
| The Daily Express claims "obesity dugs can give £4.5bn back to work boost", with experts estimating "benefits beyond immediate health improvements". It adds that political parties have been urged "to work together", as experts allege that the medication could raise production value by an average of £1,127 per person per year. | The Daily Express claims "obesity dugs can give £4.5bn back to work boost", with experts estimating "benefits beyond immediate health improvements". It adds that political parties have been urged "to work together", as experts allege that the medication could raise production value by an average of £1,127 per person per year. |
| Many of Saturday's papers report on Adm Sir Ben Key, who according to the Daily Mail's lead story is the first Navy chief to face a "misconduct probe in 500 years" over a reported affair. The paper says the 59-year-old stepped back for "private reasons", according to the Navy, amid the investigation into his alleged relationship with a "younger woman" said to be a senior officer. | |
| The Daily Telegraph reports on the same story, quoting a Royal Navy source that while the affair was "consensual", it is seen as "disappointing" because Adm Key is held with high regard in the Navy. The paper adds that the detail that he had previously announced his intention to retire as First Sea Lord this summer. | |
| The Daily Mirror runs with an exclusive on the alleged row between David and Victoria Beckham and their son Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz. The paper says it spoke to Peltz's friends, who launched what a source close to the former footballer and Spice Girl, called a "deeply unpleasant attack" on them. | The Daily Mirror runs with an exclusive on the alleged row between David and Victoria Beckham and their son Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz. The paper says it spoke to Peltz's friends, who launched what a source close to the former footballer and Spice Girl, called a "deeply unpleasant attack" on them. |
| "Reform UK surges to 10-point poll lead over Labour", leads the i Paper's weekend edition. It says Nigel Farage's party has gone up by nine points in a month to 32%, ahead of Labour, which is says is down four points on 22%, according to a BMG Research poll for the paper. The paper adds that if this is repeated at a general election, "Reform would win a majority". | "Reform UK surges to 10-point poll lead over Labour", leads the i Paper's weekend edition. It says Nigel Farage's party has gone up by nine points in a month to 32%, ahead of Labour, which is says is down four points on 22%, according to a BMG Research poll for the paper. The paper adds that if this is repeated at a general election, "Reform would win a majority". |
| "It's sooooooo unfair", reads the Daily Star, on a survey that alleges that people called Kevin get fewer online dates than other people. The news is illustrated by a picture of Harry Enfield's Kevin the Teenager character who often used the catchphrase repeated in the Star's headline. | |
| Claims that the head of the Royal Navy, Adm Sir Ben Key, was suspended from his job because of an affair with a female officer are the focus of some of the front pages. The Sun - which first reported the development - says he's suspected of breaking the Navy's strict "service test" which the paper explains "outlaws sexual relationships between commanders and their subordinates". | |
| According to the Daily Mail, it is the first time in the organisation's 500 year history that its First Sea Lord is facing a misconduct inquiry. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed an investigation is "ongoing" but that it would be inappropriate to comment further. | |
| The Guardian reports that Sir Keir Starmer has "ambitious" plans to secure a closer trading partnership with the EU. In an interview with the paper, the prime minister has said he believes the public have moved on from Brexit, and people should be looking forward, not back. | |
| The Times reports on Home Office forecasts for net migration, and suggestions the annual figure will be closer to 525,000 in 2028 - above the 340,000 level expected by the government. The paper says the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, will publish the government's immigration white paper next week. | |
| Most of the papers cover yesterday's guilty verdict of the two men who cut down the world famous Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland in 2023. Daniel Graham will be sentenced next month. | |
| "Sycamorons" declares the Daily Star, while the Daily Mirror reads: "Mindless". The Sun runs with "Saw" - spelt S-A-W - "losers" for its headline. | |
| Meanwhile, the Times argues that the pair's behaviour is "hard to fathom" and "impossible to excuse". Its editorial goes on to say "boneheaded" and "nihilistic stupidity" requires no further analysis, and instead turns to the encouraging news that the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree has shown signs of regrowth. The paper says this is a sign nature is healing. | |
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