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UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power

The anti-immigration Reform UK, led by the veteran hard-right politician Nigel Farage, holds just eight of the 650 seats in the House of Commons — Labour has 404 — but has topped national opinion ...

How the EU’s crypto tax rules are expected to work for users and platforms

From DAC8 to CARF, here’s how the EU plans to collect and share crypto tax data and what it means for users and platforms.

European Union-African Union summit, 24-25 November 2025

Leaders of the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) member states met in Luanda, Angola for the seventh EU-AU summit under the theme ‘Promoting peace and prosperity through effective ...

Leonardo Will Build UK's New Medium Helicopter After Contract Award on Brink of Deadline

After an official announcement at Leonardo’s Yeovil plant on Feb. 26 was scrubbed at the last minute, it is now reported that ...

The UK's mass surveillance regime has broken the law (again)

The UK has a long history of surveillance – and it continues to be unlawful. In the latest damning judgement of British security operations the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled the ...

EU faces transition period with US after Trump tariff move, says EU trade chief

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The European Union is facing a "transitional period" of a few months in ...

UK to enforce travel permit requirement on foreign visitors

LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Starting on Wednesday, visitors to Britain from 85 countries must obtain an electronic permit in ...

Why UK introduced ‘no permission, no travel’ rule: What is ETA and how does it affect travel to Britain?

UK introduces Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visa-free travellers from 85 countries. Check cost, validity, application process and exemptions.

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: With shares up 1,200%, Rolls-Royce’s CEO has lots to shout about

As with its aircraft engines, there are a lot of moving parts to Rolls-Royce — not least in some of its newest ventures.

EU countries give final approval to weaken company sustainability laws

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Feb 24 (Reuters) - EU countries on Tuesday gave their final approval to scale back rules that ...

EU Memo Raises Security Concerns Over Mass Escape From IS-Linked Syria Camp

In a section entitled "Security concerns stemming from the evolving situation in northeast Syria", the EU memo said the ...

UK entry passport changes come into effect for dual citizens today. Here is what you need to know

Your guide to the dual citizen entry requirements for the UK that are coming into effect today.

UK Type 31 Programme Rolls On with Roll-Out of Ship Two

Babcock has achieved a major moment in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31, Inspiration Class programme, as two key milestones – the Steel Cut for HMS Bulldog and the Rollout of HMS Active –took place at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.

UK police arrest Peter Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct

UK police arrested Labour Party grandee Peter Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office after the US Department ...

UK fines Reddit for not checking user ages aggressively enough

A UK regulator today fined Reddit £14.5 million ($19.6 million) for not verifying the ages of users. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) alleged that the failure to check ages resulted in ...

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia due to Hungary’s objection

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up new aid for Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ministers did not agree on a 20th sanctions package at a meeting in Brussels on Monday.

'Miracle' as baby boy born from dead donor womb transplant

A baby boy has become the first child in Britain to be born to a mother with a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.

Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK

One of the major complaints was that Discord planned to collect more government IDs as part of its global age verification ...

Epstein controversy weighs on UK prime minister's 'fragile' future

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure following resignations from his cabinet tied to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

The EU Has Officially Dropped The 2035 Gas Car Ban

The European Union has dropped its controversial gas car ban that was supposed to go into effect in 2035. Automakers now need to lower their fleet emissions by 90% in 2035 compared to 2021 levels, not ...