President Trump has said he will talk to Putin after negotiations between Kyiv and the US ended with America restoring military aid
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 12.03.2025.
It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.03.2025 ā¢ Day Trump Wielded Both Carrot And Stick
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Trump employed dual strategies on the global stage. Following Ukraine's acceptance of the 30-day ceasefire proposal, Trump escalated pressure on Putin with threats of "devastating" consequences should Russia reject the deal, even dispatching envoys to Moscow "right now." Putin, visiting frontlines in camouflage, responded by demanding more details and threatening to treat Ukrainian soldiers as "terrorists."
Simultaneously, Trump launched a trade war by implementing global 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, triggering immediate retaliation. The EU targeted "Republican heartland" states, while Canada announced $20bn in counter-tariffs. PM Starmer indicated the UK would "keep all options on the table" regarding potential retaliation.
Maritime news took on geopolitical dimensions when the captain of the cargo ship that rammed a US military fuel tanker was revealed to be Russian, with some outlets questioning whether this constituted "hybrid warfare."
12.03.2025
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day US ceasefire deal; explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv ā live
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President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.
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The Guardian
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
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Duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of the US's top trading partners.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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The Guardian
Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate ā business live
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BBC
EU retaliates after Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium take effect
The measure raises a flat duty on steel and aluminium entering the US to 25% and ends all country exemptions to the levies.
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The Guardian
Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate
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World | Katie Boyden
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07:48ā¢Trump's Global Metal Tariffs Spark EU Retaliation
āØThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's new global 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, with the EU preparing retaliatory measures, escalating trade war fears (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Mirror). Simultaneously, the Ukraine ceasefire situation deteriorates as Putin launches drone strikes on Kyiv, including Zelensky's hometown, despite Ukraine accepting the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire (Daily Mail, Metro, Times). Trump has challenged Putin to "tango" and agree to the ceasefire as pressure mounts on Russia to respond (Daily Mail, Times). The US has restored military aid to Ukraine following their acceptance of the ceasefire proposal (Times).
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New Statesman
How the benefits system became a danger to the economy and a battleground for Labour.
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The Independent
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The Sun
FANCY A FLUTTER? | Horse Racing
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UK | Noora Mykkanen
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SHIP BLAZE | UK News
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The Independent
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The Spectator
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The Spectator
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BBC
Trump trade war intensifies as EU, Canada and China hit back vowing strong response to tariffs
The EU retaliates with tariffs on US goods "from boats to bourbon" in response to Donald Trump's 25% tax on steel and aluminium imports.
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The Independent
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DEADLY TWIST | UK News
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Russian captain of a ship that rammed into a U.S. govt-contracted jet fuel tanker off England has been arrested on a Manslaughter charge.
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11:27ā¢Trump Tariffs Trigger Global Trade War
āØThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's implementation of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, sparking a significant trade war with international retaliation. The EU, Canada, and China have vowed strong responses, with the EU already imposing counter-tariffs on US goods "from boats to bourbon" (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, HuffPost, Independent). In maritime news, the captain of a ship that rammed a US military-contracted fuel tanker has been identified as a Russian national and arrested on manslaughter charges, prompting speculation about potential "hybrid warfare" (Breitbart, Metro, Sky News).
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Russian captain of a ship that rammed into a U.S. govt-contracted jet fuel tanker off England has been arrested on a Manslaughter charge.
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Campaigners urge government to roll out universal free school meals
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BBC
Trump's global steel and aluminium tariffs begin as trade war intensifies
US businesses wanting to bring steel and aluminium into the country will have to pay a 25% tax on them, as the EU says it will retaliate.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Russia demands details from US before decision on Ukraine ceasefire
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Breaking | Live
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NEW LOVE | Horse Racing
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13:50ā¢Trump Tariffs Ignite Global Trade War Fears
āØThe newspapers report extensively on escalating trade tensions as Trump implements 25% tariffs on global steel and aluminum imports, prompting EU retaliation and fears of a worldwide economic impact (BBC, Breitbart, HuffPost, Independent, Mirror). The Ukraine-Russia conflict continues as Russia demands more details about the proposed ceasefire plan, while the US increases pressure on Putin to accept (Guardian, Sky News, Times). In maritime news, the Russian captain of a ship that rammed a US fuel tanker has been arrested on manslaughter charges (Breitbart, Metro). Domestically, child poverty remains a concern, with reports that nine children in every classroom of 30 live in poverty (Morning Star).
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
Canada announces $20bn in retaliatory tariffs on US goods as global trade war ramps up
US businesses bringing steel and aluminium into the country now have to pay a 25% tax on them, as the EU says it will retaliate.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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The Guardian
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on nearly $30bn in US imports as trade war flares ā live
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Breaking
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BBC
Trump tariff war ramps up as Canada retaliates and UK says 'all options' open
Canada imposes reciprocal tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods in response to a 25% tax on all steel and aluminium into the US.
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How the ECHR and an arrogant judiciary opened the UKās borders to terrorists and criminals.
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The EU must act āto protect consumers and businessā said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Breaking | Live
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World | Sarah Hooper
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The Guardian
Zelenskyy expects āstrong stepsā from US if Russia rejects ceasefire
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baby joy! | Celebrity
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16:13ā¢Global Powers Counter Trump's Steel Tariffs
āØThe newspapers report extensively on an escalating global trade war after Trump's 25% steel and aluminum tariffs. Canada has now imposed reciprocal tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods, while the EU targets "Trump heartland" with multi-billion counter-tariffs (BBC, Channel 4, Independent, Sky News). UK Prime Minister Starmer indicates "all options" remain open for potential UK retaliation (BBC, Independent, Sky News). In Ukraine news, Zelenskyy expects "strong steps" from the US if Russia rejects the proposed ceasefire (Guardian, Spectator). Celebrity news features extensively on Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright welcoming their first child, a baby girl (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun).
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The European Union is reportedly seeking to put pressure specifically on Republican-controlled states as it enacts so-called retaliatory tariff measures on American businesses amid the trade war with the Trump administration.
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The Guardian
āWe have people going to Russia right now,ā says Trump as Zelenskyy hopes for āstrong stepsā if Russia rejects ceasefire
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Breaking | Live
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BBC
One cartel member tells the BBC's Quentin Sommerville the impact of the illegal drug is "not my problem".
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Tax rich instead of cutting benefits, PM told
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk as āterroristsā ahead of US envoyās Moscow visit
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Palestine Action activists will serve the equivalent of a two and a half year sentence before they even go to trial. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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Trump administration adds to pressure on Russia to agree to truce
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We live in serious times, and yet weāre lumbered with shallow, narcissistic leaders.
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Ukraine is on board. Now all eyes are on Moscow, but will Vladimir Putin will also sign up to the 30-day ceasefire?
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20:23ā¢Trump Threatens Putin Over Ukraine Ceasefire
āØThe newspapers report extensively on two major international issues: a proposed Ukraine-Russia ceasefire and Trump's trade war. Trump is threatening "devastating" consequences if Putin rejects the US-Ukraine 30-day ceasefire agreement (Daily Mail, Guardian, Sky News, Times), with Putin visiting Russian frontlines and threatening to treat Ukrainian soldiers as "terrorists" (Guardian, Sky). Simultaneously, Trump's tariffs have ignited international tensions, with the EU reportedly targeting Republican states specifically (Breitbart) and UK PM Starmer warning Trump that "all options are on the table" for potential UK retaliation (HuffPost, Independent).
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Europe hopes a pause in the fighting could come as soon as Thursday after Ukraine agreed to a truce plan in Jeddah
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OUR GIRL | Celebrity
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The Guardian
Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire
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