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Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

The British government says it still plans to hand over a contested Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a strategically important military base, to Mauritius

ABC News - 5h

There’s an opportunity for the UK in semiconductors

The country has lagged behind on manufacturing but a fast-expanding sector offers a way forward

Financial Times - 5h

UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November

Figure cements expectations Bank of England will hold interest rates steady on Thursday

Financial Times - 13h

Why are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

BBC News - 12h

Federal workers union vows to fight Trump push to end remote work

The largest federal workers’ union vowed to fight President-elect Trump’s administration if he pushes to block a contract signed by the Biden administration allowing federal workers to keep working ...

The Hill - 1d

US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work

The U.S. Department of Labor has been criticized for its return-to-office mandate, which has been framed as a betrayal of worker protections, and has been accused of dismissing proposals from labor ...

The Hill - 1d

UK wage growth accelerates to 5.2%

Increase in pay for three months to October driven by private sector

Financial Times - 1d

Key union vows to fight back after Trump says he would end remote work for federal employees

The union representing thousands of federal workers said it would fight any effort by President-elect Donald Trump to block a Biden administration agreement allowing thousands of federal workers to ...

NBC News - 2d

Canada’s Postal Strike Hits Christmas Deliveries in Remote Communities

For many remote communities in the sparsely populated nation, Canada Post is the only parcel delivery option. Even Amazon relies on it.

The New York Times - 4d

Remote exposure to Western wildfire smoke causing heart and lung problems nationwide: Study

Wildfire smoke wafting across the country from North America West blazes may be leading to cardiac and respiratory issues thousands of miles away, a new study has found. Medical visits for heart ...

The Hill - 5d

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%

October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agenda

Financial Times - 5d

UK fighter unlawfully killed in Ukraine, coroner finds

A coroner rejects claims former soldier Daniel Burke of Manchester was accidentally shot by his comrade.

BBC News - 5d

UK government’s NatWest stake falls below 10%

State has been selling shares in bank since 2015

Financial Times - 5d

UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row

The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%.

BBC News - 5d

Kemi Badenoch, sandwiches and appealing to UK voters

She is right to remind us we should not take British stability for granted, but needs to make this part of her leadership

Financial Times - 5d

What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?

How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?

BBC News - 5d

N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy

BBC News - 5d

Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised

Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’

Financial Times - 5d

UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage

HMS Triumph travelled from Clyde naval base to Devonport, where it will soon retire from service after more than 20 years

BBC News - 6d

It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU

Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child poverty

Financial Times - 6d

A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day

Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a year

Financial Times - 6d

Trump tariffs to have 'insignificant effect' on UK economy

Plans by Donald Trump to impose blanket tariffs on all imports to the US will have an "insignificant effect" on the UK economy, according to a poll of international economists. While policymakers ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Fully Remote Work Plummeted in 2024

Companies are starting to place more value on in-office work, according to a new report. But it’s not a return-to-office renaissance quite yet.

Inc. - Dec. 11

'Generational talent' crowned The Rap Game UK winner

After weeks of intense challenges, the winner of the BBC Three show and £20,000 prize has been revealed.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists

Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal

The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.

BBC News - Dec. 10

UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims

The home secretary says the situation is "moving extremely fast" after the fall of the Assad regime.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK

Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in November

Financial Times - Dec. 9

UK 'not ready' for extreme weather like Storm Darragh

The head of the Climate Change Committee calls on the government to invest in adaptations now.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Storm Darragh in the UK + Political Storms in France

And, Donald Trump returns to the world stage.

BBC News - Dec. 7

What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?

Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirage

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Musk eyeing federal remote work policies to help slash $2T from budget

Work from home policies came under fire from Elon Musk as he and Vivek Ramaswamy took their plans to reduce government waste to the floors of Congress Thursday.

ABC News - Dec. 5