Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has lauded a new trade agreement with Greenland, ahead of an anticipated meeting with former US President Donald Trump. While Burnham praised the deal, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey dismissed it as a 'pretend' victory for Trump, suggesting it would offer negligible benefits to the UK.
UK inflation remained at 2.8% in May, defying predictions of a rise to 3% despite ongoing global energy price pressures stemming from the Iran war. Transport costs saw the sharpest increase, while food inflation slowed, providing temporary relief ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision.
Fraud cases in the UK surged to over four million last year, with criminals employing artificial intelligence to manipulate victims. UK Finance reported nearly £1.3 billion stolen, highlighting a growing threat exacerbated by sophisticated tactics including romance scams leading to marriage for financial gain.
