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Trump taps former producer of 'The Apprentice' as special envoy to U.K.

President-elect Donald Trump announced he has asked former producer from "The Apprentice" as his pick to serve as a special envoy to the United Kingdom.

NBC News - 11h

The West Auditions Syria's New Leaders

Senior U.S. diplomats visit Damascus, as Washington and Brussels weigh lifting sanctions against the country’s transitional government.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Elon Musk Shook Up U.S. Politics. Will the U.K. Be Next?

Musk has already helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. Now he might have his sights on another iconic address: 10 Downing Street.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

U.K. Water Utilities Can Hike Bills by 36% Over Next Five Years, Watchdog Says

Water companies in England and Wales can raise customers’ bills over the next five years to help pay for improvements to prevent sewage spills into waterways, the regulator said.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Mark Burnett, "The Apprentice" creator, tapped as special envoy to the U.K.

Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.

CBS News - 12h

ISIS leader killed in US airstrike

The U.S. military killed an ISIS leader and another member in an airstrike in Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon revealed Friday. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) Forces targeted Abu Yousef, also known ...

The Hill - 1d

Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty

Stubborn inflation, tax rises and high interest rates make it difficult for many to muster optimism, at least in the short term.

The New York Times - 2d

U.K. Court Rules Police Can Seize £2 Million From Andrew Tate

The online influencer has bragged about refusing to pay taxes. A London court found that he and his brother had not paid taxes on more than £21 million in business revenue.

The New York Times - 3d

U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate

A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.

CBS News - 3d

U.K. Police Chiefs Were Too Slow to Respond to Summer Riots, Report Says

Police leaders waited too long — three days — to trigger a national mobilization to tackle the anti-immigrant violence that broke out in Britain this year, a report found.

The New York Times - 4d

Dad and stepmom jailed for "campaign of abuse" that killed U.K. girl

The stepmother and father of Sara Sharif have been sentenced to life in prison for horrific abuse that ended up killing the 10-year-old British girl.

CBS News - 4d

Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murder

ABC News - 4d

Panic at the Pub as U.K. Suffers Guinness Shortage

The Irish stout has soared in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to a social-media phenomenon, but the surge in demand has led to shortages.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

U.K. Seeks to Entice Australia, European Allies into Fighter-Jet Program

Italy and Japan have already partnered on the project, called the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Leaders Liverpool 'phenomenal in face of adversity'

Liverpool miss the opportunity to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League but did Arne Slot's side show title-winning character against Fulham?

BBC News - Dec. 14

Prince Andrew’s Links to Chinese Spy Suspect Revealed by U.K. Court

A London immigration court upheld a ban on a Chinese citizen described as a “close confidant” of the prince’s, on the grounds of national security.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Alleged Chinese Agent With Links to Prince Andrew Is Barred From U.K.

The Chinese businessman has been banned from entering the U.K. after intelligence services alleged he was trying to influence the British royal on behalf of Beijing.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 13

The U.K. is probing a BlackRock deal. What happens next.

The Competition and Markets Authority said it will launch a formal investigation into BlackRock’s acquisition plans

MarketWatch - Dec. 13

U.K. bars Chinese man with ties to Prince Andrew over security concerns

A Chinese businessman who won "a significant degree" of trust from disgraced British royal Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K.

CBS News - Dec. 13

The dollar’s been on a roll and it just got another boost after fall in U.K. GDP

The dollar got another boost on Friday after disappointing economic data.

MarketWatch - Dec. 13

Why Some U.K. Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness

Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18

An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.

CBS News - Dec. 12

U.K. Bans Puberty Blockers for Teens Indefinitely

A freeze placed this year on their use to treat gender dysphoria will remain in place for young people under 18, except in clinical trials, Britain’s government said.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

Vestas to Cut Jobs at U.K. Factory

Vestas Wind Systems could cut hundreds of jobs at its Isle of Wight factory as it plans to repurpose the site to manufacture onshore turbine blades.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11

Who Is the Leader of Syria’s Rebel Offensive?

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani spearheaded a lightning assault that led to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Police investigating Labour council leader

Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

BBC News - Dec. 8

As U.K. clamps down on North Sea production, Shell and Equinor to merge operations there

With the U.K. government clamping down on production from the North Sea, Shell and Equinor on Thursday said they would merge their oil and gas operations.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Vodafone-Three Merger Gets Conditional U.K. Clearance

The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal will likely boost competition in the U.K. mobile sector, but would only proceed if both companies implement certain conditions.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Equinor, Shell to Combine U.K. Assets

The energy majors will create a joint venture they say will be the biggest independent producer in the North Sea to help sustain domestic oil-and-gas production and secure energy supply in the U.K.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Bond ‘vigilantes’ are targeting France — for different reasons than in the U.S. or U.K.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s three-month-old government collapses after historic no-confidence vote.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.

BBC News - Dec. 4

House Democrats move to oust aging committee leaders

Candidates for the positions have stressed the need to be able to effectively counter President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards

American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits

Andrew RT Davies resigns for second time after months of pressure and a narrow confidence vote win.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Treasure trove of Roman coins found during construction in U.K.

The stash of over 1,300 coins has become known as the Worcestershire Conquest Hoard.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Microsoft Faces $1.3 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit Over Cloud Services in U.K.

Microsoft faces a dispute in the U.K. over how it charges customers who buy cloud software services that rival its own Azure, the latest antitrust challenge to the U.S. tech giant’s approach to ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Trump Picks Warren Stephens, Billionaire Investment Banker, for U.K. Ambassador

Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and ...

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Ilona Maher goes from 'Dancing With the Stars' to playing rugby in the U.K.

Ilona Maher, America's biggest rugby star and "Dancing With the Stars" runner-up, has waltzed herself over to the United Kingdom to play for the Bristol Bears.

NBC News - Dec. 2

Amazon Employees Doubt Leaders’ Carbon Reduction Commitments

An internal survey by the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group challenged the company’s reporting and progress in reducing its carbon footprint.

Inc. - Dec. 2

Huge sinkhole is still growing, council leader warns

It could be months until evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, one homeowner says.

BBC News - Dec. 2

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