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6 days ago | 
theguardian.com | Jonathan Freedland |Danielle Stephens |Zoe Hitch
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1 week ago | 
theguardian.com | Kiran Stacey |Eleni Courea |Frankie Tobi |Zoe Hitch
Presented by Kiran Stacey with Eleni Courea, produced by Frankie Tobi, music by Axel Kacoutié, the executive producer is Zoe HitchThu 17 Apr 2025 00.00 EDTThe future of the steelworks in Scunthorpe has been hanging in the balance after the government stepped in to try and save it from collapse. So what happens next for the UK steel industry and the people of Scunthorpe? And why does it matter for our national security?
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1 week ago | 
theguardian.com | Jonathan Freedland |Danielle Stephens |Zoe Hitch
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2 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Zoe Hitch |John Harris |Natalie Ktena
As fears of a global recession continue in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Keir Starmer insists the UK should keep a cool head. But with markets in turmoil and a looming economic crisis, does the prime minister need to be bolder? John Harris asks the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. Plus, he speaks to Daisy Cooper, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, about whether people should ‘buy British’ to combat the tariffs.
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2 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Jonathan Freedland |Danielle Stephens |Zoe Hitch
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2 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Rachel Leingang |Danielle Stephens |Zoe Hitch
This week Donald Trump announced a blanket 10% tariff on all goods imported into the US from Saturday, and higher ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on countries taxing US exports from next Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Trump administration was forced to deny that Elon Musk would be leaving his role as a special government employee soon. The reports came a day after a Democrat defeated a Musk-backed Republican for a seat on the Wisconsin supreme court.
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3 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Zoe Hitch |Natalie Ktena |John Harris |Kiran Stacey |Kim Darroch
After weeks of cosying up to Donald Trump, the UK has still been hit with 10% tariffs on exports to the US, which is bad news for the economy and the public finances. So, how tough could things get for Britain? And how should Keir Starmer’s government respond? John Harris asks the former UK ambassador to the US Kim Darroch and the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee. • Send your questions and feedback to [email protected]
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3 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Pippa Crerar |Kiran Stacey |Natalie Ktena |Zoe Hitch
It’s shaping up to be another tricky week for the government, with Donald Trump’s tariffs threatening to blow up everything the chancellor announced in her spring statement. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what the fallout might be, and whether Keir Starmer’s friendly approach will pay off. Plus, with major bill increases hitting millions of households, can the government keep its promise to improve living standards?
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3 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Jonathan Freedland |Danielle Stephens |Zoe Hitch
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3 weeks ago | 
theguardian.com | Zoe Hitch |Pippa Crerar |Kiran Stacey |Frankie Tobi |Wes Streeting
The government has put improving the NHS at the heart of its plans, but will it be able to deliver on its promises? And how long could it take to turn the health service around? Pippa Crerar asked health secretary Wes Streeting at a special Guardian Live event. In a wide-ranging discussion, he also took questions on others issues including assisted dying, transgender rights and the war in Gaza. To purchase the full event video on demand, go to the theguardian.live
