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Party leaders arrive for VE Day Thanksgiving Service

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Business Secretary responds to criticism of trade deal

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has responded to criticism of the India-UK trade deal following backlash from Conservatives. Mr Reynolds insisted the deal will result in "higher wages, more jobs and more tax revenue coming in to pay for public services". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Business Secretary: UK-India deal 'great news for the UK'

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said the UK-India trade agreement is "great news for the UK". "Things like clothes and footwear in the UK will be cheaper for British consumers so this is great news for the UK," Mr Reynolds added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reynolds hails steel lifeline but warns on jobs

Jonathan Reynolds says he is “delighted” vital raw materials have arrived to keep the blast furnaces operating at British Steel’s plant in Scunthorpe. Speaking at nearby Immingham Port, the business secretary also hinted at concerns over future Chinese involvement in the steelworks following a clear ‘difference of opinion’ with its previous owners. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Politicians react to prison officer attack

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith share their concern after Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi attacked prison officers with boiling oil and improvised weapons at HMP Frankland. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Business Secretary defends steel takeover

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says public ownership of British Steel is now a likely option, as the government works to secure the industry's future and attract private investment. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hamas Terrified by Trump? Trump FORCES Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas has decided to release Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held since the October 7 attacks. The announcement comes just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded Alexander’s release, urging immediate talks. Sources say the decision is a calculated “gesture of goodwill” toward Trump, aimed at restarting stalled ceasefire negotiations and easing humanitarian conditions in Gaza. #EdanAlexander #HamasHostage #TrumpVsHamas #IsraelHamasWar #IdanAlexander #EdenAlexander #TrumpNews #HamasNews #IsraelVsHamas #FreeEdanAlexander #TrumpWarnsHamas #IDFSoldier #HamasTerror #HostageCrisis #EdanAlexanderVideo Also Read Pakistan Welcomes Trump's Offer To Mediate Kashmir Dispute, Says Islamabad Dedicated To 'Promote Peace' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pakistan-welcomes-trumps-offer-to-mediate-kashmir-dispute-says-islamabad-dedicated-to-promote-pea-4150395.html?ref=DMDesc Bengaluru Resident Urges Donald Trump To 'Intervene' In City's Infrastructure Delays As Well :: https://www.oneindia.com/bengaluru/bengaluru-resident-urges-donald-trump-to-intervene-in-citys-infrastructure-delays-as-well-4150377.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump 'Proud' Of India, Pakistan For Reaching Ceasefire: 'Will Work With You Both On Kashmir' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-trump-praises-india-and-pakistan-for-reaching-ceasefire-will-work-with-you-both-on-ka-4150129.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.336~GR.125~

Zelensky Says ‘NO IFs, BUTs’ —Demands Full Ceasefire Before Meeting Putin as Trump Urges Peace Talks

In a dramatic escalation of diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks in Turkey — but with a firm condition: no negotiations without a full, reliable ceasefire. Citing relentless drone strikes and broken truces, Zelensky declared there would be "NO IFs OR BUTs" when it comes to peace. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has called for immediate talks to end the "bloodbath" and labeled the moment a "potentially great day" for both nations. As European leaders demand unconditional ceasefire and warn of further sanctions, tensions are peaking. #Zelensky #Putin #UkraineRussiaWar #PeaceTalks #Ceasefire #Trump #UkraineNews #RussiaUkraineConflict #Geneva #BreakingNews #WorldPolitics #UkraineUpdate Also Read article testing new :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/article-testing-new-4058241.html?ref=DMDesc test plugins :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/test-plugins-4044991.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Claims Google Censors News About Him; Google Denies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-accuses-google-of-censoring-news-011-3896863.html?ref=DMDesc

Trump hails 'great progress' as US-China trade talks in Geneva continue

Trump hails 'great progress' as US-China trade talks in Geneva continue The lead US negotiator described “a great deal of productivity” in resolving US-China trade differences after two days of talks in Switzerland, following Trump’s tariffs and Beijing’s retaliation. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/11/us-says-to-have-made-substantial-progress-during-its-two-day-talks-with-china-on-tariffs-d Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Farage: Keep China out of UK infrastructure

Nigel Farage says Chinese firms should have no role in UK infrastructure after ministers took control of British Steel. The government acted over the weekend amid fears its Chinese owner planned to shut Scunthorpe’s furnaces. Farage said China is “not a friend of ours” and warned the UK must “find alternatives” even if it means less investment. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Supplies arrive as UK moves to save British Steel plant

Raw materials secured by the Government have arrived in the UK to keep British Steel blast furnaces burning after a race to save the company’s Scunthorpe plant. Ministers have taken control of the firm to ensure supplies such as coking coal and iron ore reach the site after talks with its Chinese owner, Jingye, broke down. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Government defends Scunthorpe steel deal

Industry minister Sarah Jones says the government would prefer to find a private sector partner to manage the steelworks in Scunthorpe – but refuses to rule out the involvement of another Chinese firm. Speaking on the day a shipment of raw supplies is due to arrive at the plant, Jones also defended the government’s support package, saying the £2.5 billion fund will help ensure the site’s future and avoid even higher costs from closure and job losses. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Deputy PM 'confident' furnaces will continue firing

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed that the government has secured the raw materials needed to keep Scunthorpe steel plant going. It comes as the government stepped in over the weekend to take it over from Chinese company Jingye after it threatened to shut down one of the furnaces today. "We've got the raw materials, they've been paid for and we're confident that the furnaces will continue to fire," Ms Rayner said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn