PM reacts to criticism against UK-India trade deal
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PM reacts to criticism against UK-India trade deal
The prime minister has defended ongoing criticism from the Conservatives in response to the landmark trade agreement between the UK and India.
Sir Keir Starmer insisted the deal will "see tariffs slashed for car sales and that is good for British jobs" and the criticism surrounding the deal is "incoherent nonsense".
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The business secretary has reacted to the news the US has struck three nuclear sites in Iran. Jonathan Reynolds said the government "supports the prevention of the Iranian Regime having a nuclear weapon".
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The shadow foreign secretary has said the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facillities were "absolutely necessary". Priti Patel said: "I've maintained for a long while now even when I was in government that Iran is a threat to our country."
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The warning is in place for parts of the East and West Midlands, North and East England, Yorkshire and Wales.
It will last from 3pm and will last until 4am on Sunday.
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The culture secretary has announced a major boost in investment for the creative industry in the UK. Lisa Nandy said the creative industries sector plan "will almost double the amount of investment going into the creative industries over the next decade."
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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..