By Chris Evans,
EDITOR

Dear Reader,

Boris Johnson might not have secured a trade deal on his trip to America, but he and Joe Biden were seemingly united in their reaction to Emmanuel Macron’s fury at being frozen out of a new security pact. Political Editor Ben Riley-Smith reports what the leaders expressed privately in their White House meeting.

Mr Biden also used Mr Johnson’s visit to issue a warning against the UK ripping up the Northern Ireland Protocol. But why is Brussels dragging its feet over a permanent fix to the issue? In this fascinating in-depth piece, Associate Editor Gordon Rayner suggests it could mask a secret agenda to reunite Ireland.

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Britain remains on the edge of an energy disaster, with more suppliers going out of business and fears of long-term higher wholesale prices. Yet, the causes are not as straightforward as some would have you believe. Economics Editor Russell Lynch has the inside story of the crisis - and how to fix it. And we detail what to do if your provider goes bust.

How are your fitness levels? Even regular gym-goers might struggle to run for a bus if they are following the wrong training routine. Our experts have identified five physical exercises to test if you are in good shape - as well as tips on how to improve.

Finally, Emma Raducanu has the world at her feet - and, it seems, her ears. The tennis sensation has become an ambassador for Tiffany, whose diamond earrings she has recently been sporting. Read what the deal means for the teenager’s bank balance.

Chris

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