Dr Livia Tossici-Bolt has been found guilty of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic in 2023. The campaigner, at the heart of a free speech controversy involving the US government, appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court for trial over two charges related to the clinic’s designated "buffer zone." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride warns that the UK could face higher prices, job losses, and lower wages without a trade deal with the US. He said that businesses, investors, and stock markets are unhappy, urging the government to accelerate negotiations and secure a deal quickly to avoid economic difficulties. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK car industry chief Mike Hawes warns that new 25% US tariffs could severely impact manufacturers, raising prices for American consumers and depressing demand. He said the tariffs, alongside existing 10% global levies, risk fuelling inflation and recession. Hawes urged the UK government to secure a deal to protect the sector. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers say they will stay "cool and calm" while negotiating an economic deal to ease the impact of US tariffs but are not ruling out retaliatory measures. Treasury minister James Murray stressed the focus is on avoiding a trade war and boosting economic growth, with upgraded forecasts for 2026 following government reforms. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall launched a community-led pilot in Barnsley to help people back into work. She said many on sickness and disability benefits want to work but need the right support. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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