Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is poised to confront European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding the EU's proposed 'Made in Europe' scheme. The discussions, scheduled during their meeting in New York, will see Sunak articulate concerns that the initiative could harm British businesses and distort global trade.
Kirklees Council is without a leader until at least 15 July following a second failed attempt by councillors to elect one. Neither Reform UK group leader Sarah Wood nor Green Party head Andrew Cooper secured a majority, necessitating interim leadership by the council's chief executive.
A man, a woman, and a child were pronounced dead after falling from a high-rise residential building in south London. Emergency services attended Churchyard Row in Elephant and Castle, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Four prominent UK chefs and restaurant owners are advocating for a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) to 10% for the hospitality sector, arguing current tax burdens make business unsustainable and threaten employment, particularly for young people. This proposal seeks to align UK VAT rates with those across Europe, offering a critical lifeline to an industry grappling with high operating costs and reduced consumer spending.
