Trump signs four executive orders on coronavirus aid after Congress negotiations stalled

President Donald Trump is moving to suspend payroll taxes and extend expired unemployment benefits after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed. Trump signed four executive orders related to what he called ‘China virus relief’ during a press conference at his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Saturday afternoon.  It came hours … Read more

Tory MPs fear ‘growing cracks’ between Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak after China and US negotiations

Tory MPs have expressed concern about ‘growing cracks’ between Boris Johnson and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak, as Cabinet splits widen over post-Brexit economic policy and the UK’s tense relationship with China. Differences between the two most powerful members of the Government came to a head last week in meetings about the security threat posed by … Read more

Brexit talks ‘must end by the autumn’: UK tells EU negotiations cannot go on for ever

Brexit talks ‘must end by the autumn’: UK tells EU that negotiations CANNOT go on for ever Sources said the EU accepted the UK would not budge on its red lines in talks But Michel Barnier warned the UK there would not be an ‘agreement at any cost’  This comes ahead of crucial Brexit trade … Read more

Have Karl’s contract negotiations stalled? Today star enjoys a day on a yacht with Sky News CEO

Have Karl’s contract negotiations stalled? Today star enjoys a day on a yacht with brother Peter Stefanovic and the Sky News CEO By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:44 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 01:46 BST, 31 May 2020 His contract with Channel Nine ends in December.  And Karl Stefanovic set tongues … Read more

Britain will begin formal negotiations with the US on a trade deal next week via video conference

Britain will begin formal negotiations with the US on a trade deal next week via video conference after Boris Johnson promises to ‘drive a hard bargain’ International Trade Secretary Liz Truss will begin the talks by video conference More than 100 negotiators will be involved in the first round of negotiations These talks will be … Read more