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UK imposes sustainable fuel targets on airlines
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
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Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
British competition regulators say they’ll scrutinize recent artificial intelligence deals by Microsoft and Amazon over concerns that the moves could thwart competition in the AI industryABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
UK veterinary deal with EU could boost agrifood exports by 22%, study finds
Since Brexit, food and drink industry has faced border checks on business with largest trading partnerFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Chinese woman charged in UK with criminal possession of crypto
Yadi Zhang made initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court on WednesdayFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
KPMG UK cancels foreign graduate job offers after tighter visa rules
Big Four firm’s move prompted by government decision to raise salary threshold for skilled worker admissionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Royal family releases new of Prince Louis to mark 6th birthday
The photo of Prince Louis is said to have been taken by his mother Catherine, Princess of Wales.CBS News - World - United Kingdom -
What is the U.K. plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?
A new U.K. law means asylum seekers arriving on British shores without prior permission can be deported to East Africa.CBS News - World - United Kingdom -
What Is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained
The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s Parliament puts the country closer to sending asylum seekers to the African nation.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
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Doctors condemn suspension of retired GP over UK climate protests
British Medical Association says decision to take Dr Sarah Benn off medical register for five months ‘sends worrying message’. Doctors groups are calling for urgent consideration of the rules for medical professionals who take peaceful direct ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
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U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill
Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation
Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger from reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax. The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has halted plans for a multi-million-pound payout to the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK veterinary deal with EU could boost agrifood exports by 22%, study finds
Since Brexit, food and drink industry has faced border checks on business with largest trading partnerFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Two UK water companies lack complete maps of sewage networks
Shortage of data raises questions over condition of infrastructure as groups seek sharp increases in billsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK home secretary to visit Italy to discuss stopping migrants arriving on boats
British Home Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Italy as part of the U.K. government’s efforts to crack down on migrants arriving by small boatsABC News - World - United Kingdom -
IMF urges UK to curb rising debt
Warning comes as Rishi Sunak promises further tax cuts as part of re-election driveFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Middle East crisis live: Israel will ‘make its own decision’ on Iran after UK and Germany call for restraint
Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came after UK foreign minister David Cameron and his German counterpart travelled to Israel for talks. See all our Middle East crisis coverageHere are some more pictures sent over the news wires from Rafah showing the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
David Cameron warns of Gaza famine as UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid effort
Move to join US-led maritime corridor follows international fury at last week’s killing of seven aid workers. The Royal Navy was ordered into action on Saturday to help supply desperately needed aid to Gaza, as the foreign secretary, David ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK government lawyers say Israel is breaking international law, claims top Tory in leaked recording
Chair of foreign affairs select committee Alicia Kearns said at a Tory fundraiser that legal advice would mean the UK has to cease all arms sales to Israel without delay. • Analysis: starvation in Gaza likely key to UK legal advice on war crimes. ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
MPs and peers call for UK funding of UN relief agency in Palestine to be restored
Letter to foreign secretary, David Cameron, has more than 50 signatories from across the main parties. David Cameron has come under pressure to restore funding to the UN’s humanitarian relief agency in Palestine from a cross-party group of more ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK business activity beats forecasts in April
Reading of 54 well above 52.6 predicted by economists, and fastest expansion since MayFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Sunak to increase UK military aid to Ukraine to £3bn this year
Pledge of extra £500mn comes as PM flies to Warsaw and Berlin and announces largest supply of munitions to KyivFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK shot down Iran drones to de-escalate conflict, says Cameron
The foreign secretary is urging Israel to be "smart as well as tough" as it considers its response.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Under fire UK air traffic provider appoints Warren East as chair
Britain's air traffic services provider NATS said Warren East would take over as chairman from Sept. 1, naming the former boss of Rolls-Royce and ARM to succeed Paul Golby who has been in the role for 10 years. The appointment of corporate ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - United Kingdom -
Labour denies it has plans for UK to rejoin EU customs union
Shadow minister says party ‘committed to making Brexit work’ after report from political consultancy on realignmentFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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Shameful to call for UK to end Israel arms sales, Johnson says
Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid workers were killed in air strikes this week.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK mortgage approvals hit 17-month high, says Bank of England
Data from central bank beats forecasts as separate Nationwide figures show unexpected drop in house pricesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK passes bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Lawyers prepare for legal battles on behalf of individual asylum seekers challenging removal to east Africa. How the UK government’s Rwanda deportation plan was fought in courtRishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation bill will become law after peers ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
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UK growth forecast downgraded by IMF
GDP expected to increase by just 0.5% this year, the second-slowest rate in G7 after GermanyFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande concert bombing take legal action against UK intelligence agency
More than 250 survivors of the bombing that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert are taking legal action against the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agencyABC News - World - United Kingdom -
UK will not suspend arms exports to Israel, David Cameron says
Foreign secretary says Britain’s position on export licences is ‘unchanged’ after reviewing latest legal advice. Middle East crisis – live updatesDavid Cameron has confirmed the UK government will not suspend arms exports to Israel after the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK under growing pressure to halt arms exports to Israel
Ex-Supreme Court judges among those warning government of risk of international law breach after aid worker deathsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
BoE warns of risks to UK businesses from private equity bubble
Officials escalate warnings about leverage, transparency and valuationsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Fernandes rescues Manchester United in frantic win over Sheffield United
With 81 minutes gone Bruno Fernandes collected a Kobbie Mainoo pass and with a swish of his left foot fired a laser past Wes Foderingham and Manchester United were 3-2 ahead. The question now was could they, at last, hang on to a lead.. This was ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Manchester United 4-2 Sheffield United: Red Devils roar back to keep top six hopes on track
Sheffield United took the lead twice at Manchester United but the Red Devils came roaring back.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Win over Sheffield United still casts doubts for Ten Hag's Man United
Despite the win over Sheffield United, there is still concern about what Erik ten Hag can provide at Manchester United.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Speaker Johnson’s unflinching bravery can unite a House divided
America needs Johnson's continued principled guidance, and the House rules must be restored to preserve order and democratic governance.The Hill - Politics - House -
United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues
Leaders of the United Methodist Church meet to determine its future over LGBTQ issues and dwindling membership.NBC News - Top stories -
Ford tops first-quarter earnings estimates as commercial unit offsets EV losses
Sales of Ford Motor trucks and other commercial vehicles led the automaker to beat Wall Street's earnings estimates for the first quarter.CNBC - Business -
‘I can be helpful’: Rory McIlroy hopes to unite golf with return to PGA Tour board
PGA, LIV Golf and DP World Tour aiming to strike dealThe 34-year-old spoke to Webb Simpson about taking his seatRory McIlroy has said “hard feelings” will need to be put aside to achieve peace in golf’s civil war but believes he “can be helpful” ...The Guardian - World - Golf -
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare
It looks like there will be no dream send-off for Jurgen Klopp after a 2-0 loss at Everton dealt a major blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title hopesABC News - Sports - Premier League