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Donald Trump’s arrival in the UK for his unprecedented second state visit has been met with fury, placards and orange manbaby inflatables. A massive ‘Trump baby’ blimp of the US president first featured in protests against his arrival this side of the Atlantic in 2019.We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit: News – Latest UK & World News Stories | Express.co.ukStay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow our social media accounts…

When I was 51, I started to feel ill all the time. I had a constant cold, respiratory-type viruses and I was constantly tired. I had a lot on my plate; I was travelling 60 miles each day to work at Hampshire County Council, and I was also caring for my elderly mother following a stroke. But I felt like there was something else going on. My doctor repeatedly told me these were just typical signs of the menopause, and I was sent home, once with the offer of antidepressants.It took three more years and countless trips to the GP…

Britain runs on jacket potatoes: piping-hot spuds with glassy, crackling skins giving way to a cloud-light interior. From school canteens to market stalls, the humble jacket is a national staple because it’s inexpensive, filling and endlessly adaptable. Most of us crown it with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese, yet there’s a creamier alternative that chef Mary Berry loves. A drizzle of Mary Berry’s Blue Cheese Dressing provides a tangy richness without lots of ingredients.The brand bills it as the UK’s top-selling blue cheese dressing. It works not only over salad but also as a finishing drizzle that brings salt, acidity…

An America-loving London pub has rebranded itself for the US State Visit, with signs going up to commemorate the historic second visit by Donald Trump. The Biddy Mulligan’s pub, near West London’s Kensington Olympia, has put up new branding to call itself “The Trump Arms” in honour of Mr Trump’s state visit.While the pub did the same for his last state visit, Landlord Damien Smith has also put up a new permanent display commemorating the life of Charlie Kirk. To honour the legacy of the assassinated MAGA influencer, Mr Smith has set up a new “Charlie Kirk Debate Room”, offering…

Charing Cross station has been transformed into a pop art spectacle, rebranded as ‘Haring Cross.’For two days only, the London underground station has been ‘taken over’ with two original masterpieces by late American street artist Keith Haring in a striking pop-up tribute to the artist.The social activist, who died in 1990, gained fame in the 1980s largely due to the thousands of drawings he created on the walls of the New York subway.’Haring Cross’ was unveiled today, coinciding with the launch of the limited-edition Absolut Haring Artist-Edition bottle.The artist’s association with the vodka brand goes back nearly four decades when…

After years of construction, Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam aims to open its doors in 2026. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, it is set to become Vietnam’s largest airport.The new building is located on 5,000 hectares of land in Long Thanh, and is aiming to eventually welcome as many as 100 million passengers a year. This puts it on par with huge airports in Dubai and Dallas. The airport is set to have three terminals and four runways, at a total cost of VND336 trillion (£9.5billion).The main concourse will have an 82m glass roof in the shape of…

A gorgeous town on the doorstep of the Cotswolds has recently been named as one of the best places to live in the UK. If you want all the charm of the Cotswolds, without the  thousands of tourists descending on your home, then Dursley in Gloucestershire is perfect. Recently awarded the best place to live in Gloucestershire by luxury UK news site Muddy Stilettos, it’s easy to see why Dursely is so popular. Right on the edge of the south Cotswolds, the town has a strong streak of independent artists and some truly gorgeous pubs. It’s also recently had some cash…

Donald Trump delivered a glowing compliment to Princess Kate mere moments after touching down at Windsor with his wife Melania Trump this afternoon.The US President, 79, stepped off Marine One for his landmark state visit where he was met by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Lip-reading specialist Jeremy Freeman scrutinised the footage capturing the American leader and the First Lady’s encounter with the royals.According to his analysis, Trump instantly expressed his admiration for the royals, particularly Kate. The POTUS, as interpreted by Jeremy, declared to Kate during their first exchange of the day: “You’re so beautiful, so.”Trump later received…

Belgium has announced it will ban smoking and vaping on public terraces as well as scrap smoking rooms in bars, airports and shisha lounges from January 1, 2027, following a federal government approval earlier this month. The move was originally planned to be implemented next year, but has been delayed by a year to give businesses time to adapt.”Protecting people’s health and creating a healthy environment for everyone is what matters to us,” said Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke. “With these measures, we prevent children and adults from involuntarily inhaling harmful cigarette smoke and ensure that people are not tempted to…

The cheapest petrol stations in England have been revealed. RAC Fuel Watch has found eight refuelling locations that offer prices way below the national average.The average cost of a litre of unleaded petrol dropped by just 0.39p in August, from 135.03p at the start to 134.64p on August 31. Diesel was down by 0.72p per litre, from 142.92p to 142.2p. The RAC believes “drivers are still paying more than they should” at the pumps. This is a point echoed by the Competition and Markets Authority, which said earlier this summer that the margin on fuel remains high, and that “overall…