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The limits of the UK-US ‘special relationship’
Britain lacks leverage in Trump tariff negotiations, with UK diplomatic and economic priorities looking increasingly EuropeanFinancial Times - 2d -
I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.BBC News - 1d -
Boy, 16, killed in UK street had fled war in Syria
Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim was injured in a bomb attack in his home country before coming to the UK.BBC News - 22h -
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.BBC News - 1d -
UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill
Exclusive: Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’. The UK government is developing a “murder prediction” programme ...The Guardian - 16h -
Woman becomes first UK womb transplant recipient to give birth
Grace Davidson gives birth to baby Amy Isabel after receiving her sister’s womb in 2023. Surgeons are hailing an “astonishing” medical breakthrough as a woman became the first in the UK to give ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK considers nationalising British Steel
Starmer vows to do ‘everything we can to ensure there’s a bright future’ for steelmaker’s main site in ScunthorpeFinancial Times - 17h -
Olivier Awards: John Lithgow's doorstops, Zumba classes and other moments from the night
Five things we learned on UK theatre's most prestigious night.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer pledges centralised service for researchers to mine health data
Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last yearFinancial Times - 1d -
Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing
The UK is now a major market for cocaine in Europe - and that's affecting people around the world.BBC News - 5h -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly in March
The 0.5% contraction according to Halifax contrasts with economists’ bets of a 0.1% riseFinancial Times - 2d -
Most of UK to feel warmer this week as sunshine continues
Lighter winds mean that most places will feel warmer than they did last week.BBC News - 2d -
Scottish and NI blazes highlight surge in UK wildfires
Fire chiefs warn of climate change driving extreme weather in the wake of weekend infernosFinancial Times - 1d -
UK mortgage rates set to drop after turmoil
Interest rates are forecast to fall further as Donald Trump's trade taxes fuel economic uncertainty.BBC News - 19h -
UK growth forecasts hit by Trump’s tariffs
Economists factor in falling confidence and investment leading to job losses and a probable cut in borrowing costsFinancial Times - 6h -
UK wealth managers say American clients are moving money to Britain
Response to Donald Trump’s second term has been greater, according to executivesFinancial Times - 3d -
UK to scrap or merge more quangos in anti-regulation drive
Government wants to close superfluous agencies and bring responsibility for decisions back in-houseFinancial Times - 2d -
Row as Badenoch backs Israel barring two UK MPs
Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were "astounded" to be denied entry to the country while on a trip to visit the West Bank.BBC News - 2d -
EV targets watered down to help tariff-hit UK car industry
New rules will allow manufacturers to sell full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2035Financial Times - 2d -
Greenpeace raises threat of new legal challenge to UK oil and gasfields
Developers will have to reapply for consent for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects after landmark Finch rulingFinancial Times - 2d -
Universal closes in on deal to build ‘Project Nectarine’ UK theme park
Ministers hope Bedford park will boost ambitions to develop Oxford-Cambridge corridorFinancial Times - 2d -
UK frontier science body unveils new targets on health and biological threats
Advanced Research and Invention Agency hires programme directors to widen search for innovationFinancial Times - 2d -
UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 2d -
UK Eases Rules on EVs as Trump’s Auto Tariffs Hit
Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.The New York Times - 1d -
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.BBC News - 1d -
UK government attempt to keep Apple challenge private rejected
Privacy rights campaigners welcome ruling by Investigatory Powers TribunalFinancial Times - 1d -
UK statistics agency must take ‘decisive action to restore confidence’
Lack of investment caused errors in collection of data at the Office for National Statistics, regulator concludesFinancial Times - 1d -
UK Home Office’s reform of graduate visas runs into opposition
Education department at odds with plan to curb number of overseas students allowed to stay in BritainFinancial Times - 1d -
It’s possible that Pink broke UK hotel inflation. Has the ONS fixed it?
We check out the data, and find room for improvementFinancial Times - 1d -
Philip Green fails in attempt to challenge UK parliamentary privilege
European court rules human rights convention not violated after peer linked former Arcadia chair to sexual misconduct allegationsFinancial Times - 1d -
Prince Harry’s Court Case Over Security in the UK, Explained
Harry arrived at London’s Court of Appeal on Tuesday for the start of a two-day hearing in his case over his police protection in Britain.The New York Times - 1d -
Watch: 'Miracle' baby is first to be born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
Baby Amy's mother on the ''act of sisterly love'' that made her pregnancy possible.BBC News - 1d -
UK Royals meet Italy's President Mattarella at Quirinale Palace
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met Italian President Sergio Mattarella on the second day of a state visit to Italy that marks the king’s first overseas trip since he was being briefly ...ABC News - 1d -
UK PM criticises fiscal watchdog for not ‘scoring’ jobs impact of welfare reforms
Sir Keir Starmer’s comments will be seen as warning shot across bows of Office for Budget ResponsibilityFinancial Times - 17h -
Trump tariffs will hit UK economic growth, BoE official warns
Clare Lombardelli says import taxes will ‘depress activity’ but impact on inflation is less clearFinancial Times - 16h -
UK financial watchdog cuts fees for first time in more than a decade
Move by FCA reflects record amount of money it will keep from penalties issued to companiesFinancial Times - 17h -
Norwegian teen arrested in UK hotel over national security case
The 18-year-old, who was arrested in West Yorkshire and charged with firearms offences, flew to Manchester from Stavanger.BBC News - 17h -
UK hails new theme park as ‘vote of confidence’ in Britain
Sir Keir Starmer to confirm Universal visitor attraction that will bring an estimated £50bn boost for the economyFinancial Times - 11h -
UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil
The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.BBC News - 11h
