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Trump tariffs loom over Britain's debt-laden economy

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Trump tariffs loom over Britain's debt-laden economy
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

UK tanker crash aftermath 'reasonably contained,' says PM Starmer

The aftermath of a tanker crash off the English coast earlier this week is "reasonably contained," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday as fears of

UK tanker crash aftermath 'reasonably contained,' says PM Starmer
Europe|Political|US|World

UK plans Ukraine talks, Trump debrief with European leaders on Sunday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Sunday host leaders of Italy, Germany, Poland and other allies - possibly including Ukrainian

UK plans Ukraine talks, Trump debrief with European leaders on Sunday
Africa|Europe|Political|World

UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring

UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Europe|Finance|Political|World

It's time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them, says UK's Lammy

Europe should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Tuesday, hardening Britain's position on how the West

It's time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them, says UK's Lammy
Europe|Political|US|World

Macron, Starmer to meet Trump as Europeans flesh out ideas for Ukraine guarantees

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Washington next week amid alarm in Europe

Macron, Starmer to meet Trump as Europeans flesh out ideas for Ukraine guarantees
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|US

US Energy Secretary attacks 'sinister' net zero goals, singling out Britain

U.S.

US Energy Secretary attacks 'sinister' net zero goals, singling out Britain
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UK finance regulator warns government over 'harm' from reduced regulation

Britain's finance watchdog told the government on Friday that it would "take greater risks" to support its drive for more economic growth

UK finance regulator warns government over 'harm' from reduced regulation
Environment|News

Leadership lingo guides climate summit towards its 'North Star'

The COP28 climate summit has generated a lot of words over the past two weeks and some clear favourites have emerged.

Leadership lingo guides climate summit towards its 'North Star'
Europe|News|Political

UK's Labour claim big early win over PM Sunak's Conservatives

Britain's opposition Labour Party won a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday and control of several councils, inflicting heavy losses

UK's Labour claim big early win over PM Sunak's Conservatives
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are

Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4
Election|Europe|News|World

'Time to choose': Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday for July 4, saying Britons would be able to choose

'Time to choose': Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4
Election|News

Sunak and Starmer hit UK campaign trail after shock election call

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Labour Party rival Keir Starmer kicked off their election campaigns on Thursday, each arguing that only

Economy

In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour challenger Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Tuesday over how to boost Britain's economy,

In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy
Europe|World

UK's Nigel Farage says the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, said the eastward of expansion of the European Union and NATO had provoked Russian President

UK's Nigel Farage says the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine
Election|News

In election campaign blow, UK's Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day events early

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a new setback to his election campaign, apologised on Friday for leaving D-Day commemorations early to

In election campaign blow, UK's Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day events early
Asia|News|World

Hong Kong rule of law 'profoundly compromised', says British judge who quit post there

The rule of law in Hong Kong is profoundly compromised in areas where the government has strong opinions, a British judge who resigned

Hong Kong rule of law 'profoundly compromised', says British judge who quit post there
Election|Europe|Political

UK's Sunak, Starmer face televised grilling by unhappy voters

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer were grilled by voters at a televised event on Wednesday, with both challenged

UK's Sunak, Starmer face televised grilling by unhappy voters
Europe|News

UK PM Sunak warns: A vote for Farage gifts Labour the election

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned on Friday that a vote for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party would hand electoral victory to Labour, after a poll put the right

UK PM Sunak warns: A vote for Farage gifts Labour the election
Europe|News

Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise appearance in the British election campaign on Tuesday, issuing a last-ditch bid to rally support for the

Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry
Europe|News

Taking aim at UK's Sunak, Nigel Farage pledges border control, tax cuts

British Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage pledged on Monday to get migration under control and cut taxes for smaller businesses,

Taking aim at UK's Sunak, Nigel Farage pledges border control, tax cuts
Economy|Health|News|World

UK to spend $12.7 billion on compensation in infected-blood scandal

Britain will spend more than 10 billion pounds ($12.70 billion) compensating thousands of people who were treated with blood contaminated with HIV or hepatitis C in

UK to spend $12.7 billion on compensation in infected-blood scandal
Environment|News|Science|World

Proposed COP28 climate deal hints at looming end to fossil fuel era

The COP28 Presidency released a proposed text of a final climate deal on Wednesday that would, for the first time, push nations

Proposed COP28 climate deal hints at looming end to fossil fuel era
Environment|News|World

The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?

There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 U.N. climate summit over who will host next year's event.

The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?
Election|News

UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win

Britain's Conservative Party all-but conceded election defeat to Keir Starmer's Labour on Wednesday, a day before polling stations even opened, and warned that the

UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win

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