The UK is preparing for potential trade repercussions from a protectionist stance by Trump, which could lead to tariffs on products like Harleys and Jack Daniel’s. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch has been appointed as the first Black woman to lead a major UK political party, aiming to revitalize the Conservative Party. Additionally, the new chancellor's budget plans are set to significantly reshape the British state, while the UK remains cautious about severing ties with Iran amid ongoing global tensions.