UK insists US tech deal not dead as Trump threatens penalties against European firms
Downing Street insists the $40bn Tech Prosperity Deal between the US and UK that is on hold is not permanently stalled. “We look forward to resuming work on this partnership as quickly as possible,” a Downing Street spokesperson said in a statement. The Trump administration threatened European tech firms on Tuesday with economic penalties if the EU refused to roll back what it called “discriminatory actions”. The Trade Representative’s office said in a post on Twitter/X that these companies could face fees and restrictions on foreign services. The EU has proven much more willing than the US to regulate, investigate and penalize tech giants, a point of contention with the Trump administration.
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December 18, 2025 00:51 UTC
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Family friends said argument between Reiners hours before killing was ‘overblown’ as they provide new details on shocking murder
“When Nick would tell us that it wasn’t working for him, we wouldn’t listen,” Rob Reiner told the LA Times. Police responded to the Reiners’ home around 3:40 p.m. local time on Sunday, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell told reporters. There were no signs of forced entry at the property and Nick Reiner was not on the premises. If convicted, Nick Reiner faces a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life in prison without parole, according to Hochman. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience.
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December 17, 2025 22:52 UTC
Motorcyclist suffers 'life-changing injuries' in A595 crash
The crash, which involved a car and a motorbike, happened on the A595 near Lillyhall roundabout at 7.36am today, December 17. The driver of the car sustained only minor injuries. Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101, quoting incident number 25 of December 17, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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December 17, 2025 20:49 UTC
Worst times to travel this weekend as millions of drivers to hit the road to get home for Christmas
UK motorists have been advised of the worst times to hit the road as the busiest travel weekend of the year approaches. Christmas is a notoriously busy time of year for roads across the UK, with London’s M25 expected to be one of the worst for traffic. According to a study conducted by DiscoverCars.com identifying the busiest roads around Europe over Christmas, the busiest UK conditions are expected on the M25 on Friday, December 19. After lunchtime on Saturday, December 20 is also set to be among the busiest times to travel this festive season, according to the RAC. You can read more about all the travel chaos expected across roads, rails, and air, here.
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December 17, 2025 19:28 UTC
Politics latest: Long-awaited strategy for tackling violence against women and girls being announced
'We have not done enough to tackle antisemitism', admits cabinet minister in wake of Bondi attackBy Ben Bloch, political reporterIn the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack and the Bondi beach massacre, a cabinet minister has admitted that the UK government has not done enough to tackle antisemitism. "The battle we're facing now is the battle to win hearts and minds, and it's a battle that requires the silent majority to speak up." He was determined to murder myself, my friends, and my family simply because we were Jewish." He said Jews had "pleaded with those in positions of power to listen", but seen no substantial action. And Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called for a "comprehensive strategy" to tackle antisemitism, vowing to work cross-party to ensure that Britain is "the safest place in the world" for Jewish people to live.
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December 17, 2025 19:19 UTC
Universal Studios granted permission for Bedford theme park
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December 17, 2025 19:07 UTC
Jennifer Lawrence reveals times she accidentally took drugs on movie sets: 'I was hallucinating!'
Jennifer Lawrence revealed Wednesday how she managed to accidentally take prescription drugs while filming two different movies. Maybe she didn't know that I was on an Ambien, but I kept asking the director [Francis Lawrence], "Wait, and what does this mean? Maybe she didn't know that I was on an Ambien, but I kept asking the director [Francis Lawrence], "Wait, and what does this mean? and a Golden Globe Award (airing January 11 on CBS). For her role as postpartum-depressed mother Grace in Die My Love, Lawrence is nominated for a Golden Globe Award (airing January 11 on CBS) for best actress in a motion picture drama.
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December 17, 2025 18:51 UTC
Rob Reiner death latest: ‘Devastated’ children Jake and Romy issue statement on parents’ murder as brother Nick appears in court
Read our Privacy noticeJake and Romy Reiner, the children of Hollywood movie director Rob Reiner and his photographer-producer wife Michele Singer Reiner, issued a statement Wednesday in the wake of their parents’ deaths, according to The New York Times. “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” the statement reads. “The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. The 32-year-old, who is being held without bail, briefly appeared in court but did not enter a plea. His defense attorney, Alan Jackson, said it was “too early” and requested that his arraignment be moved back.
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December 17, 2025 17:56 UTC
EFL star admits to 'overdosing a gazillion times' and wouldn't have seen 32nd birthday without help
CREWE ALEXANDRA striker Omar Bogle has bravely opened up about his battle with addiction. The 32-year-old became reliant on painkillers after suffering a back injury during pre-season last summer, shortly after joining Crewe from Newport County. He was prescribed some painkillers by the club doctor to manage the issue and went on to make his debut in August. He netted six times in 32 appearances for the club last term. RECOMMENDED STORIESBogle has also played for the likes of Grimsby Town, Wigan, Cardiff City, and Charlton in his career.
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December 17, 2025 16:23 UTC
Maryport: Teenage boy injured after vehicle collison
The incident happened at 4.10pm on December 14 at the junction of Curzon Street and Mealpot Road in Maryport. The car, described as a white vehicle with a male driver and a female passenger, failed to stop at the scene. The boy, who is in his mid-teens, suffered minor injuries. Cumbria Police are appealing for information and are particularly keen to speak to the occupants of a Silver Nissan Quashqai who stopped to help. A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 171 of 14 December 14.
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December 17, 2025 13:32 UTC
Colliers Wood Northern line stabbing: Man taken to hospital
The incident happened on the Northern line at Colliers Wood station just before 10.30am today (December 17). Medics treated a man at the scene for a head injury and he was taken to hospital. Colliers Wood station remains closed as police investigate. Emergency services at Colliers Wood station (Image: Contributor)A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.29am today (17 December) to reports of a stabbing at Colliers Wood Underground Station, SW19. “We treated a man for a head injury and took him to hospital.”
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December 17, 2025 12:46 UTC
British drugs company Cycle Pharma snaps up US competitor
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December 17, 2025 07:36 UTC
Putin’s mission to derail Ukraine, one train at a time
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December 17, 2025 03:04 UTC
Newspaper headlines: 'UK to rejoin Erasmus' and 'BBC comes out fighting'
'UK to rejoin Erasmus' and 'BBC comes out fighting'There's a mix of stories on the front pages of Wednesday's papers. The UK is set to rejoin Erasmus, the EU's student exchange programme, with the announcement expected on Wednesday, the Guardian reports. The Times also leads on British students being allowed to rejoin Erasmus, saying the deal is the "first tangible outcome" of the PM's reset with the European Union. The Daily Mail makes its focus the BBC's charter renewal. It says Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were "beaming" as they left Buckingham Palace following the festive celebration.
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December 17, 2025 02:02 UTC
I went on a £20 Mystery Christmas Market day trip in the UK
IF YOU love a Christmas market but don’t know which one to visit, I hopped on a £20 mystery day trip to see where I’d end up. So when I saw a local coach company was offering a £20 mystery midweek market trip a fortnight before Christmas, it seemed the perfect solution. Would I recommend a mystery midweek market trip? So why not add a mystery day trip to your Christmas wishlist and see if Santa pops a ticket in your stocking? RECOMMENDED STORIESFor more festive market trips, here’s what the UK’s best Christmas market is like – and it’s had a glow up.
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December 17, 2025 00:21 UTC