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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 1d

Hooray for Bollywood! UK looks to India as Trump threatens movie tariffs

www.politico.eu/article/hoor...

Hooray for Bollywood! UK looks to India as Trump threatens movie tariffs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was joined in India by a delegation of U.K. industry representatives.

www.politico.eu

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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 2d

Sharp rise in UK plastic exports shows how behind the country is

The EU has agreed to ban exports of waste to poorer nations. The ban comes into force in November 2026

The UK does not have a similar ban in place

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows

Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 2d

" #India plans to increase its coal power capacity by 46% from 210 GW currently to 307 GW by 2035"

##ClimateEmergency

Indian states sign more coal power deals to meet rising demand

Indian states are signing new long-term deals for coal power. This is to meet rising evening electricity demand. This comes as clean energy capacity grows. States like Uttar Pradesh and Assam are seek...

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 2d

I see @iandunt.bsky.social has done an article-length version of my Meatloaf post.

It's excellent.

inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...

Trump's migrant obsession offers Starmer a rare win – but Farage has scared him off

We have a golden opportunity to kick-start the British economy

inews.co.uk

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 1d

It's just one of many options, they're just not ruling anything out: “We have a number of different options available to us, and at this point, we’re not making any decisions about how we would use them, but all of this remains possible.”

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 1d

UK could retaliate against EU steel tariffs, says top official

www.politico.eu/article/uk-c...

UK could retaliate against EU steel tariffs, says top official

The proposals risk dealing a devastating blow to Britain’s embattled steelmakers.

www.politico.eu

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 2d

We won't know until we see the text. Deal with UK very much seen as the new ceiling for future deals in India, though.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2d

EXCLUSIVE: The UK government has drawn up proposals to increase the amount the NHS pays pharmaceutical firms for drugs, in a bid to steer US President Donald Trump away from his threatened tariffs on the sector.

Britain prepares NHS drug spending hike to stave off Trump tariffs

Officials briefed the Trump administration on fresh proposals for pharma pricing earlier this week.

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 2d

Britain has become BYD’s largest international market.

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/06/b...

BYD's UK sales soar 880%, making it the EV-maker's largest market outside China

BYD's hybrid SEAL U DM-i and electric SEALION 7 proved popular among U.K. consumers and dominated sales, the company said.

www.cnbc.com

Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 2d

EU to set 50 percent steel tariff as opening bid to Trump

www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...

EU to set 50 percent steel tariff as opening bid to Trump

The proposal is meant to be a “stepping stone” toward a better deal with the United States, which also charges 50 percent on all steel.

www.politico.eu

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Sense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 3d

China ‘spies’ case was dropped after government failed to provide evidence of Beijing threat – Guardian: ‘Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, wrote to two select committee chairs to explain that despite trying over “many months”, the sought-after statements were not forthcoming.’

China ‘spies’ case was dropped after government failed to provide evidence of Beijing threat

Ministers and officials did not provide statements that China was threat despite ‘many months’ of effort to obtain them

www.theguardian.com

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Alan Beattie @alanbeattie.bsky.social · 3d

Henceforth the red robes will only be worn as an away kit when the Canadian Supreme Court is playing the US one.

Pwnallthethings @pwnallthethings.bsky.social · 3d

Tragic news from Canada where the Canadian Supreme Court has gone from the official dress on the left to the one on the right

Canadian Supreme court. Everyone is dressed in bright red wooly gowns, with a beige trim. It looks sort of like a Santa robe

The Canadian Supreme court. Everyone is dressed in black gowns with a bright white kravat, and two thin red vertical lines on the side of the robe

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 4d

‘Worse than Trump’s tariffs’: EU steel protections are poised to pummel British industry

www.politico.eu/article/dona...

‘Worse than Trump’s tariffs’: EU steel protections are poised to pummel British industry

The EU is preparing to reduce foreign steel quotas by almost half as part of new measures set to be proposed next week.

www.politico.eu

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 4d

British Airways plans to expand services to India, as it seeks to capitalize on new UK-India trade deal, Chairman says.

www.thetimes.com/business-mon...

British Airways looks to increase number of flights to India

Every flight we operate strengthens a bond or enables a business deal, says airline chief executive Sean Doyle

www.thetimes.com

Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 7d

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet India’s Narendra Modi in Mumbai next week to drive forward their tech and security partnership, multiple people familiar with the planning told POLITICO.

www.politico.eu/article/keir...

Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi eye closer tech ties at Mumbai summit

The U.K. PM‘s first India visit comes just months after the two nations closed their long-desired trade deal.

www.politico.eu

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 7d

Brits want Nigel Farage to step away from the Brexit shredder

Polling commissioned by POLITICO shows wide public support for Labour’s EU reset.

www.politico.eu/article/uk-w...

Brits want Nigel Farage to step away from the Brexit shredder

Polling commissioned by POLITICO shows wide public support for Labour’s EU reset.

www.politico.eu

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Sense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 14d

Car trade in reverse as Germany’s deficit with China jumps 143% – SCMP: ‘Europe is buying Chinese hybrid vehicles by the shipload – imports are up more than 400 per cent this year – while Germany’s car exports to China have slumped’

Car trade in reverse as Germany’s deficit with China jumps 143%

Carmakers from the EU’s biggest economy suffer decline in Chinese market while China’s models boom in Europe.

www.scmp.com

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James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 15d

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Laura Kayali @laukaya.bsky.social · 15d

FCAS latest — France is now also floating a plan B in case talks with Germany fail on the next generation fighter jet: Build the warplane alone www.politico.eu/article/fran...

France ready to make next-gen fighter jet alone if talks with Germany fail

“If the needs are divergent [between France, Germany and Spain], we must say so,” a French official told reporters.

www.politico.eu

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 17d

Talks are intensifying about a so-called drone wall to protect Europe's eastern borders from the Kremlin after a series of airspace violations by Russian warplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles.

EU steps up ‘drone wall’ talks after Russian incursions

A new round of discussions will involve seven bloc nations, Ukraine and the European Commission.

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 18d

The British government is considering funding a new wave of loans to Ukraine with billions of pounds of Russian state assets frozen in the U.K.

www.politico.eu/article/russ...

UK proposes using billions in frozen Russian cash for Ukraine loans

The controversial plan could mirror a similar proposal being considered by the European Union.

www.politico.eu

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 18d

Any journalist quoting this absurd, invented £234 billion number cited by Farage/Reform should make absolutely clear that it has been withdrawn by *its own authors* (the Centre for Policy Studies) after they admitted it contained several major errors (1/3)

Farage pledges to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants
Reform says mass deportation would save £234bn as it warns ‘Boriswave’ of migration will take critical toll on welfare system

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NPR @npr.org · 20d

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

www.npr.org

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Graham Lanktree @glanktree.bsky.social · 21d

Hopes the visit would provide a breakthrough on efforts by UK negotiators to axe the 25% tariffs facing Britain’s beleaguered steel and aluminum industry were dashed even before Trump landed.

www.politico.eu/article/keir...

Starmer’s state visit honeymoon may be short-lived

Israel-Gaza politics and a tricky party conference season lie ahead for the British PM.

www.politico.eu

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Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 22d

Headlines on the Bloomberg Terminal from Air Force One:

*TRUMP: TV LICENSES SHOULD BE TAKEN AWAY IF BAD PUBLICITY FOR ME
*TRUMP: IF TV SHOWS 'HIT TRUMP' SHOULD BE DISCUSSED ON LICENSES
*TRUMP ON TV SHOWS CRITICIZING HIM: THEY'RE NOT ALLOWED TO

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