Chancellor to head to Washington amid hopes of US trade deal

PM joins Reeves and Reynolds to promote industrial strategy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds visit a business in Nuneaton to promote the government’s new industrial strategy Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chancellor: It’s up to the US to make the case for bombing

Rachel Reeves doesn’t say whether the UK believes strikes by the US on Iran were legal. The Chancellor tells broadcasters during a visit in the West Midlands: "It is up to the US to make that case. We were not involved in these actions and, of course, we would never comment on the legal advice that the government receives." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chancellor reacts to latest interest rates decision

Following the Bank of England’s decision to leave UK interest rates at 4.25%, Rachel Reeves says the government respects the Bank's decision. Speaking at the Times CEO Summit in central London, the Chancellor says, "we respect independent economic institutions, and the Bank has got an incredibly important but difficult job to do”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves 'disappointed' that economy shrunk 0.3% in April

Rachel Reeves says it is "disappointing" to have a month of "bad data", as the latest figures show the UK economy shrunk by 0.3% in April, a figure higher than expected. But the chancellor says U.S. trade tariffs have had an impact. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump’s “Very Big” Announcement On India-US Trade Deal | Signs Trade Deal With China, India Next?

Speaking at the ‘Big Beautiful Event’ at the White House, Donald Trump hinted at a “very big” trade deal with India, weeks after high-level bilateral talks concluded in Washington. The potential agreement, focused on boosting market access and slashing tariffs, could push annual trade from $190B to $500B by 2030. Trump also confirmed a trade deal with China targeting rare earth shipments. As global trade tensions simmer, India finds itself at the heart of U.S. trade strategy under Trump’s renewed protectionist yet high-stakes approach to bilateral negotiations. #TrumpIndiaDeal #USIndiaTrade #ModiTrump #TradeAgreement #TrumpSpeech #USChinaDeal #IndiaEconomy #USIndiaRelations #BigBeautifulEvent #Trump2025 #RareEarths #USIndiaTradeTalks #PiyushGoyal #RajeshAgrawal #BilateralTrade #GlobalMarkets #USIndiaBusiness #IndiaUSAlliance #AmericaFirst #TrumpTrade ~HT.178~ED.346~GR.122~

Vance Raises Middle Fing@r on Live TV After Trump Drops F-Bomb; Mocks Washington; ‘We’re #1 in D.C.’

In a moment that instantly went viral, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance raised his middle fing@r on live TV during a fiery GOP event in Lima, Ohio—just moments after Donald Trump dropped an F-bomb over the broken Iran-Israel ceasefire. Vance used the gesture to mock Washington’s political culture, joking, “In D.C., this means we’re number one!” He took direct aim at “pink-haired people,” a jab widely interpreted as a swipe at progressive critics. #JDVance #VanceMiddleFinger #MiddleFingerMoment #VanceFlipsBird #JDVanceViral #VanceFingerFlip #VanceGOPDinner #JDVanceGesture #VicePresidentVance #VanceControversy #GOPDrama #JDVanceVideo #ViralMiddleFinger #VanceBacklash #JDVanceScandal ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~