Daily Express - May 09, 2025

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May 09, 2025

UK 'SHAFTED' BY STARMER'S US TRADE DEAL

SIR Keir Starmer has been accused of allowto be ing Britain \"shafted\" by Donald Trump after securing a trade deal with the US.

3 mins

The nation's sweethearts

RAF lovebirds Kathleen and Roy Lawrence wed 74 years ago—and yesterday they became the nation's sweethearts as they sealed the VE Day celebrations with a kiss.

2 mins

Don't repeat mistakes of the 1930s, Sir Keir told

AN ex-bomber pilot warned the Government not to repeat the errors that allowed Hitler's ascension as the nation came together to remember VE Day.

1 min

The debt can never truly be repaid; but we can, and will, remember them

THE King hailed “the service and sacrifice” of the wartime generation in a historic speech on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

2 mins

Mortgage bills fall for millions after interest rates cut

...but Bank warns UK growth will slow

1 min

American is new Pope

CHEERS erupted and crowds chanted “Viva il papa!” as US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made his first appearance as the new Pope yesterday.

1 min

Post Offices ready to deliver so much more for the nation

THERE are many who say “cash is dead” or “why pay using cash when it’s easier to just tap your phone?” But look what happened across Spain and Portugal last month when a major power outage resulted in lengthy queues to get cash out from ATMs.

3 mins

PM does not 'get it' as Labour is lamed

UNTIL recently, our democratic system was a pendulum that oscillated between Labour and the Conservatives.

2 mins

William Hickey

Bringing the gossip since 1933

1 min

Barry: Ringo made me so Starr-struck

Actor on Beatle encounter

1 min

Will we do a farewell UK tour...Who knows?

THE Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend say they have no plans for a last British tour, despite farewell dates in the US.

1 min

William's tribute to TV legend Sir David

Praise, Prince and David

1 min

Gates gifts last £81bn to charity

20-year legacy...Bill Gates

1 min

£7m drug haul gang are jailed

Pose...James with cash

1 min

Iran denies link to embassy attack plot

IRAN has denied plotting a terror attack in London and slammed what Tehran suggested could be a “false flag operation”.

1 min

Bargain Hunt star charged after probe into terror funding

BBC Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri has been charged by police after a probe into alleged terrorist financing.

1 min

Pakistan shells Indian villages as four of its soldiers injured

INDIA and Pakistan exchanged more deadly cross-border fire yesterday as tensions soared between the nuclear-armed rivals.

1 min

Resort pair found dead

A INVESTIGATION has been launched into the death of a man and woman in a resort town.

1 min

P-p-picture-perfect chicks pop out

A HUNGRY penguin chick lifts its beak expectantly in the shelter of its protective parent as Edinburgh Zoo celebrates its first hatchlings of the year.

1 min

43 held as fans riot after Champions League semi

Violence as Paris supporters celebrate win over Arsenal

2 mins

Crumbling defences 'up cyber attack risk'

DEFENCES against cyber attacks on Britain's critical infrastructure and public services have been \"outpaced\" by criminals and hostile states, a report from the public accounts committee warns

1 min

Assurance after diet firm crash

SLIMMERS in the UK have been assured it is “business as usual” after WeightWatchers filed for bankruptcy in the US.

1 min

Victim set water trap for stalker

A STALKER has been snared after his victim doused him with a canister of SmartWater enabling police to prove he had breached bail conditions.

1 min

BGT finalist will 'slowly rebuild' life after being cleared of rape charges

A FORMER Britain's Got Talent finalist sobbed in the dock as a jury cleared him of raping two women.

2 mins

Blood test for early warning

AN annual blood test for the earliest signs of cancer could prevent around half of cases reaching an advanced stage, research suggests.

1 min

I beat my deadly cancer to be crowned Mrs Universe

A CANCER survivor and pageant star who defied her diagnosis to be crowned Mrs Universe has opened up about the “psychological torment” she suffered while battling the disease.

1 min

Lightning jets line up on deck for top mission on the fly seas

AN impressive line-up of Lightning jets stands at the ready on HMS Prince of Wales -as the Royal Navy’s flagship leads a multi-national eight-month mission.

1 min

Sam joins the Loose Men panel

REALITY TV star Sam Thompson is joining the Loose Men panel for a special episode during Mental Health Awareness Week.

1 min

UK land mine clearing expert dies in Ukraine

A BRITISH bomb disposal expert who was “dedicated” to clearing mines in Ukraine has died, his colleague has confirmed.

1 min

Death of Brit in France now a murder inquiry

Police probe 'grudge' motive in hunt for Karen's attacker

2 mins

Cop killer loses his appeal bid

A FORMER tax office data analyst handed a whole-life order for the murder of Met Police sergeant Matt Ratana has lost bids to challenge his conviction and sentence.

1 min

Perverted doc spied on guests

Jailed...Ju Young Um, 34

1 min

'Can't stop, won't stop' dealer gets 16-year sentence

A BRAZEN drug dealer who posed for selfies with diamond teeth, a gold chain and wads of cash has been jailed.

1 min

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE STREAMS AHEAD AT 80...

As a long-lost TV pilot makes its screen debut, creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry's granddaughter Claire Chambers and producer Ian McCue share their personal memories of the cheeky locomotive and what keeps his appeal firmly on track

5 mins

Lack of tables floors diners

TV star Gok Wan is hosting a table-less restaurant where food is served on the floor.

1 min

'Swastika cake and Nazi flags'

NINE people have been arrested after throwing birthday party for Adolf Hitler'

1 min

Nine arrested after throwing 'birthday party for Adolf Hitler'

NINE people have been arrested after a neo-Nazi group allegedly held a party in a British pub to “celebrate” Adolf Hitler’s birthday.

1 min

Around the UK by bus

AN almshouse resident is to travel 3,000 miles around the coast of Britain by bus, wearing the traditional black cloak, hat and cross of his historic home.

1 min

'I'm lucky to be alive after an 80st cow attacked me'

Dog walker 'nearly killed'

1 min

Cage is rattled

Men will be mental and boys will be bonkers in Irish director Lorcan Finnegan's sun-scorched psychological thriller.

1 min

Four new books to read this week

Swept Away By Beth O'Leary, hardback £18.99

2 mins

Norton's happy Mondays

GETTING excited yet? Course you are! We're little more than a week away from Eurovision, that wonderful annual event in which our brothers and sisters from all across Europe, and in some cases beyond, come together for a joyous, colourful, flag-waving celebration of just how much they hate us.

2 mins

Rebirth of the commuter belt

IT’S hard to believe it was only five years ago that the nation was told to work from home because of Covid. The bad news for those who moved to isolated coast or countryside is that a return to the office is the new normal for 2025 - at least it is from Tuesdays to Thursdays.

2 mins

VE Day buffet food Good Food daily recipe to collect

No-bake raspberry cheesecake

1 min

Property still buoyant despite end of duty relief

HOUSE prices ticked up in April as the market unexpectedly bounced back from the end of stamp duty relief.

1 min

Cost-hit construction 'won't recover before end of year'

THE construction industry is unlikely to recover before the end of the year, one of Britain’s biggest building materials suppliers has said, as firms wrestle with rising taxes and increased uncertainty.

1 min

KILIMANJARO ON HIGH

MOUNT KILIMANJARO continued Aidan O’Brien’s dominance of Chester’s Epsom trials by giving the Ballydoyle trainer a record-extending 12th victory in the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes yesterday.

1 min

Fearnley ruins Fab's final show in Rome

BRITAIN’S Jacob Fearnley sent Fabio Fognini packing as the Italian made his final appearance at his home tournament.

1 min

Humphries had little doubt over Luke

LUKE HUMPHRIES never had any doubts that Luke Littler would form a dream ticket with him to defend England’s crown at the World Cup of Darts.

1 min

Mercedes pledge to give rapid Russell a boost

SILVER ARROWS TEASE TRICKLE OF UPGRADES

2 mins

Marcus losing England No.10 spot turns out to be big gain

ANDY FARRELL said Marcus Smith's versatility got him the nod for the Lions tour - and backed him to shine.

1 min

Sorry son, but you haven't made it

by Lyon on Sunday with a head knock. But head coach Farrell left the door open.

1 min

THE LION CUB

MARO ITOJE told wonderkid Henry Pollock to keep doing his thing on this summer’s Lions tour — and the new captain knows what he is talking about.

2 mins

Dickie sending off hands it on a plate to battling Blades

AFTER puffs of white smoke above the Vatican, Rob Dickie's cardinal sin cost Bristol City dearly.

2 mins

Lamps lauds Coventry's unexpected journey

FRANK LAMPARD did not expect Coventry to make the play-offs - but now they are shooting for a £200million jackpot.

1 min

Ange can still enjoy the last laugh after his cool guys rule on edge of Arctic Circle

ANGE POSTECOGLOU “always” wins a trophy in his second season and now Bilbao-bound Spurs are just 90 minutes away from ending their 17-year wait for silverware.

1 min

Ange can still enjoy the last laugh after his cool guys rule on edge of Arctic Circle

MATURE DISPLAY KEEPS PRIZE PREDICTION ALIVE

2 mins

Merino adamant Arsenal will learn to win big games

MIKEL MERINO believes Arsenal's \"huge learning curve\" will help them in the long run.

1 min

Reggie, 16, makes history as Blues cruise into final

ENZO MARESCA gave a first start to a 16-year-old and it was child's play for Chelsea to reach the Europa Conference League final.

2 mins

UNITED CAN BASQUE IN GLORY

Stunning late comeback sees Amorim's men seal spot in Bilbao showpiece

2 mins

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