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Elections watchdog warns UK rules are ‘out of date’ and ‘inconsistent’
MPs urged to act as government comes under pressure to close loopholes on foreign donations to political partiesFinancial Times - 1d -
EU pushes forward with enforcing AI Act despite Trump warnings
Brussels set to issue guidance on banned uses of AI, even as US president threatens retaliation over treatment of Big TechFinancial Times - 1d -
UK visa rules hurt science and tech ambitions, ministers warned
High costs and inflexible immigration system deter talent, say peersFinancial Times - 1d -
Starmer urges EU to re-engage with UK at leaders’ meeting
British prime minister wants a new defence accord as part of a ‘reset’ relationshipFinancial Times - 1d -
Keir Starmer first UK PM to join EU meeting since Brexit
The trip is part of what the PM calls a "reset" between the UK and the European Union.BBC News - 2d -
Reeves to warn that UK must ‘fight’ for economic growth
Chancellor will use keynote speech to signal she wants to face down opponents of developmentFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
UK ministers demand safety for defence groups at university job fairs
Defence secretary John Healey says industry recruiters face ‘harassment and intimidation’ on campusFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
How low will UK interest rates go?
There is more room for the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy than the market expectsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
One in five UK-listed companies warned on profits in 2024 as costs rise
Proportion is third highest this century and exceeded only by figures in 2001 and 2020Financial Times - Jan. 27 -
Drugmakers warn NHS clawback tax is putting UK at a disadvantage
Pharma groups say higher levy will stifle growth of life sciencesFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Luxury brands urge return of UK tax-free tourist shopping
Watch and jewellery companies report double-digit falls in sales to foreign visitors since measure was abolished post-BrexitFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
The decision would close an unprecedented leadership gap at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Ousting of CMA chair prompts warnings of interference in UK regulation
Move was part of Labour government’s drive to remove obstacles to economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
UK faces terror risk from radicalised ‘loners and misfits’, warns Starmer
PM vows to introduce tougher laws if necessary after Southport killer pleaded guiltyFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
UK PM: Killing of 3 girls must spark ‘fundamental change’ in state protection
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the killing of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class must lead to “fundamental change” in how the British state protects citizensABC News - Jan. 21 -
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns of UK ‘debt death spiral’
Sell-off in gilts since Budget suggests market balking at higher borrowing needs, says billionaire investorFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Biden urges Americans to stay 'engaged': 'I'm not going anywhere'
President Biden on Sunday vowed that he’s “not going anywhere” even as he exits the Oval Office, urging Americans to “stay engaged” in remarks on his last trip as commander in chief. “We know the ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
‘A small act of patriotism’: Canada’s anti-Maga hats go viral
Ontario premier’s ‘Canada is not for sale’ cap emerges as an unlikely expression of unity amid Trumpian threats. Few items of clothing have come to exemplify American far-right nationalism in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ in US on Sunday unless Biden acts
App used by 170m people in US will become unavailable unless outgoing president directs DoJ not to enforce law, company says . TikTok says it “will be forced to go dark on January 19” in the United ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures
Financial Conduct Authority chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook
Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF saysBBC News - Jan. 17 -
Molly-Mae on 'kiss' with Tommy: 'It's complicated'
The former Love Island star says she and her ex, Tommy Fury, are "figuring out" their situation.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Polish PM accuses Russia of planning ‘acts of terrorism’ around the world
Donald Tusk claims Warsaw has been involved in countering ‘acts of sabotage’, referencing incendiary parcel attacks in Poland and the UK. Russia planned to conduct “acts of terrorism in the air”, ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Russia plans terror attacks ‘in the air’, warns Polish PM
Security experts say evidence points to Kremlin masterminding sabotage campaign on air cargoFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Pension managers urge UK to ditch ‘megafund’ scale test
Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investmentFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says
Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog
Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocksFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act
In an exclusive interview, Ian Russell tells the BBC that he believes there is "no real movement" within government on online safety.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
UK has enough gas, says network after storage warning
Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low".BBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK charity that raised funds for Israeli soldier given warning
Regulator acts over complaints about fundraising activity as trustees fail to explain how IDF individual spent the donationFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
Cold snap grips UK with amber snow warning and -20C possible overnight
Yellow snow and ice warnings spanning Wednesday and Thursday are in place across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician. The EU executive has been too slow in enforcing a major law intended to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Israel Needs to Go on the Offensive, Boost Military Spending, Commission Urges
More military spending is needed to orient Israel’s military toward an attack posture, an Israeli government commission warned.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases
Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK
The Met Office says wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Shortage of foster carers causing ‘very real’ UK crisis, Barnardo’s warns
Charity calls on government to launch national campaign amid rise in number of children entering care homes. ‘We’re very glad we’ve done it’: the Liverpool couple who fostered more than 40 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
ECB urged to boycott Afghanistan game in Champions Trophy by UK politicians
More than 160 sign letter condemning ‘sex apartheid’ Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been urged to boycott next month’s Champions ...The Guardian - Jan. 6