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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.02.2025.
It displays 79 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.02.2025 โข Trade Arrows Fly Above Northern Lights
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Trump's imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China triggered cascading responses throughout the day. By dawn, Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory measures, while China elevated the confrontation by announcing WTO legal action. Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming "the cherished 51st state" prompted Trudeau to urge Canadians to "choose Canadian" products.
The identity of the DC air disaster's Black Hawk pilot emerged as Captain Rebecca Lobach, a former White House aide, providing closure to the three-day mystery that followed the Potomac crash. Investigators promised to "leave no stone unturned" in their probe.
In Kyiv, media attention shifted to the city's drone defense operations, highlighting the use of World War Two-style machine guns mounted on farm trailers. The evening brought news of the first British casualty from Russian drones in 2025, an 18-year-old volunteer killed minutes into his first mission.
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00:41โขTrump's Tariffs Meet Canadian Retaliation
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump imposing new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, with Canada preparing retaliatory measures (BBC, Guardian, Independent). The identity of the previously unnamed pilot in the DC air disaster has been revealed (Daily Mail), while Prince Andrew's connections to China receive scrutiny over his relationship with an alleged spy (Times). Protests in London demand the release of Tommy Robinson (Breitbart London).
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BBC
Mexico says it will retaliate against Trump tariffs as Canada PM to hold news conference
Canada is also poised to hit back by slapping tariffs on US products, with PM Justin Trudeau due to make an announcement.
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BBC
Mexico says it will retaliate against Trump tariffs as Canada PM holds news conference
Canada is also poised to hit back by slapping tariffs on US products, with PM Justin Trudeau speaking now.
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BBC
Canada will retaliate against Trump with matching 25% tariffs
After Donald Trump signed orders imposing sweeping tariffs against its biggest trading partners, Canada and Mexico are setting out their responses.
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The Guardian
Canada and Mexico hit back after Trump signs order for punishing tariffs
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The US president will tax imports from America's three largest trading partners. Both Canada and Mexico plan retaliatory tariffs.
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A 29-year-old man reportedly from Syria has been arrested after a young girl was stabbed to death in The Netherlands.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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The Spectator
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08:41โขTariff Wars Strike Back
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's new tariffs against major trading partners, with Canada and Mexico announcing retaliatory measures (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Spectator). This marks a shift from earlier reporting, with more sources now covering international response. The identity of the DC air disaster pilot has been revealed as a former White House aide (Daily Mail), while British domestic politics feature coverage of Kemi Badenoch's recognition in Conservative strongholds (Mirror).
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The Spectator
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World | Jen Mills
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Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.
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Trump accuses the US's main trading partners of not addressing concerns over illegal drugs and migration - his main election pledges.
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The Independent
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The Guardian
China to file lawsuit at WTO over Trumpโs trade tariffs
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MUM'S HELL | Real Life
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BBC
China, Canada and Mexico promise retaliation after Trump's tariffs move
Donald Trump accused the US's main trading partners of not taking action over illegal drugs and migration.
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11:29โขChina Takes Trump to Court
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's new tariffs triggering international responses, with China announcing WTO legal action while Canada and Mexico prepare retaliatory measures (BBC, Guardian, Spectator, Sky News). China's response marks an escalation from earlier reporting, moving from diplomatic protests to legal action. The ongoing Ukraine conflict receives renewed attention with reports from Kyiv's drone defense operations (Independent), while entertainment news covers Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds (Daily Mail).
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The Guardian
Mexico and Canada announce retaliation over Trump trade tariffs as China says it will file WTO lawsuit
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that excluding his country from talks between the U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be โvery dangerousโ and asked for more discussions between Kyiv and Washington to develop a plan for a ceasefire.
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Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state and CIA chief in Trumpโs last administration, predicts president will stick with policy
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BBC
China, Canada and Mexico retaliate after Trump carries out tariff threat
Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau unveils matching tariffs while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to introduce retaliatory measures.
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BBC
Trump says pain from tariffs 'worth the price' as Canada and Mexico retaliate
Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% import taxes on goods.
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The Guardian
Trump warns Americans that tariffs may cause โpainโ
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A man was arrested in Manchester, England, on Saturday after appearing to burn a copy of the Qurโan in the city centre.
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NANDO'S SLAP | UK News
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UK | Josh Milton
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'TAKEN TOO YOUNG' | News
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16:49โขPain Worth The Price
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's tariffs, with expanded coverage of his "pain worth the price" statement and retaliatory measures from Canada and Mexico (BBC, Guardian, Times, Sky News, Breitbart). Two separate fatal accidents dominate domestic news: four University of Essex students died in a car crash (Metro), while two siblings were killed in an e-scooter hit-and-run (Mirror, Sun).
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MOWED DOWN | News
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BBC
Trudeau urges buyers to 'choose Canadian' as Trump tariff dispute intensifies
Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% import taxes on goods.
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Mexico and Canada threaten retaliatory tariffs and China dismisses drugs as pretext
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The Labour Party government is reportedly preparing to revoke the ban on illegal boat migrants from obtaining citizenship in Britain.
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TRADE wars, tariffs and rising prices provide the worst possible climate for Labourโs vacuous reliance on private-sector-led โgrowthโ to rescue the
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Morning Star
Thousands take to streets to protest against far right
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This exclusive extract reveals what led to the undoing of Keir Starmerโs chief of staff
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Canada and Mexico have both retaliated with tariffs after President Trump imposed a steep tax on goods imported from Americaโs neighbours.
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WHERE'S ANNIE? | Football
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The Guardian
Trump tariffs: markets brace for falls as Mexico and Canada hit back
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20:25โขTrudeau Boycotts While Trump Dreams of 51
โจThe newspapers extensively report on escalating trade tensions as Trump's new tariffs trigger stronger international responses. Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory measures, while Trudeau urges Canadians to boycott US goods (BBC, Channel 4, Guardian, Independent, Sky). In a notable escalation, Trump suggests Canada should become the 51st state (Independent). Domestically, Labour plans to reverse the ban on citizenship for illegal boat migrants (Breitbart London), while Sue Gray's departure from Starmer's office receives coverage (Times).
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BBC
Mexico rejects Trump cartel claims as they prepare to unveil tariff plans
Donald Trump accused the Mexican government of having an "intolerable alliance" with drug carted as he announced his tariffs.
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TRAGIC BRIT | World News
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PM wants to negotiate a defence and security pact as part of his EU reset
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