Prime Minister Keir Starmer is taking the first steps to help UK businesses withstand US tariffs by easing the government’s electric vehicle sales mandate.

Sir Keir Starmer is ready to deploy “sharp teeth” against the US if Donald Trump hits the UK with tariffs this week.

Starmer says he will continue to seek an economic deal with the US to avoid some tariffs, but mooted state intervention Experts warn the tariffs could push up prices for consumers, but Trump urges the US to "hang tough" after market turmoil Businesses are scrambling to adjust - Jaguar Land Rover confirms it's pausing shipments to the US,