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UK watchdog decides not to investigate Microsoft's AI partnership with France's Mistral
British regulators say they don’t need to open a competition investigation into Microsoft’s partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral, a month after asking for industry feedback on the dealABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Pension funds need ‘compelling’ returns from UK nuclear projects to invest
Potential investors tell Jeremy Hunt regulatory clarity also essential before backing new power plantsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Tories scout for post-election jobs as UK parties dial up campaign mode
With a poll date still unknown, concerns grow over Labour readiness for officeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Steelmakers warn ministers that UK faces dumping risk
Plans to bring in carbon tax a year after EU will see shipments ‘diverted’ to Britain, industry saysFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK water companies embrace PFI to deliver £14bn of infrastructure
Ofwat encourages debt-laden utilities to set up entities to deliver reservoirs and pipelinesFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
King Charles to attend D-Day commemorations
The King, Queen and Prince William will take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Russia Expels British Diplomat After U.K. Booted His Counterpart
Russia also warned of further action, while the British foreign secretary called the expulsion a “desperate move.”The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Trump aides plot deportation effort inspired by UK Rwanda plan – report
Wall Street Journal notes that British example may not be a good one, as ‘plan hasn’t gone into effect yet ‘amid legal challenges’. Aides to Donald Trump working to transform US immigration policy should he return to power are pursuing goals ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
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UK migration policy risks undermining university sector, business warns
Rio Tinto, Siemens and Anglo American say curbs to overseas student numbers threaten investment, in letter to PMFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Banning UK arms sales to Israel would strengthen Hamas, Lord Cameron says
But Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth says "I do not want to see British-made weapons used" in an offensive on the city of Rafah.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
U.K. Chancellor, Jeff Zucker, Scott Galloway Appear at WSJ CEO Council
The Wall Street Journal is convening its annual CEO Council in London to discuss the forces shaping policy, business and the economy.The Wall Street Journal - Business - United Kingdom -
UK probes ‘potential failings’ at military contractor over suspected China hack
Grant Shapps announces investigation into attack by ‘malign actor’ that targeted up to 270,000 military personnel recordsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election
Millions of voters in England have voted in local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general electionABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week
Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next weekABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Reform UK boosts Labour’s prospects but struggles to take seats
Leader of right-wing party praises ‘great progress’ but narrow gains raise doubts about its electoral impactFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK Home Office detains asylum seekers destined for Rwanda
Enforcement officers launch ‘large-scale’ operation in anticipation of first removals to central African countryFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak exposed over NHS queues as Tory seats among UK’s worst areas
FT analysis underscores PM’s liability, with treatment lists twice as long as 2010 when the party came to powerFinancial Times - 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 -
Northern Ireland court strikes down key parts of UK Illegal Migration Act
Ruling finds legislation contravenes post-Brexit Windsor framework in fresh blow to Rishi SunakFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Takeover interest in UK companies hits highest since 2018
Value of bids for London-listed groups climbs amid global rebound in mergers and acquisitionsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK comes 18th at Eurovision as Switzerland crowned winner
Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song The Code.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Labour promises to consult business on UK workers’ rights
Three pledges in the ‘New Deal for Working People’ have been weakened since first proposedFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak insists UK general election result not a ‘foregone conclusion’
PM seeks to rally support by warning of dangers of Labour-led coalition after setback in local pollsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Braverman tells Sunak to ‘own’ dismal election results and ‘fix it’ but says it’s too late for Tories to change leader– UK politics live
Former home secretary says Tory voters are ‘on strike’ and are ‘not coming out to support us’ in wake of dire local and mayoral election results. Labour triumphs in London and West MidlandsBraverman says no time to oust Sunak so he must ‘own this ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring ID to vote in the U.K.’s local electionsABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?
Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed solutionFinancial Times - 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 -
Northern Lights stun UK in spectacular display
A rare solar storm made the aurora borealis visible across the UK, including across the south.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years
The economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
ArcelorMittal warns that one of its main divisions could quit UK
Steel group objects to Chatham Docks plan as it would have ‘seismic adverse consequences’ on the national economyFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Tory plot to topple Rishi Sunak fizzles despite crushing election losses
UK prime minister faces a mutinous party but rebellion off the cards — for nowFinancial Times - Business - 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 -
FCA under pressure to abandon plans to name firms in UK deterrence drive
Regulator confronts growing concerns within government that move will undermine competitivenessFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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HMRC customer service ‘in declining spiral’, says UK spending watchdog
National Audit Office finds taxpayers collectively spent 800 years on hold to agency in 2022-23Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach
The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coachABC News - Sports - United Kingdom -
Dead hand of the immovable Glazers keeps strangling Manchester United | Jonathan Liew
Leaky Old Trafford roof was almost a too perfect sign of neglect by owners who love the money but don’t seem to like the club. In February, the NFL players’ union carried out its second annual survey of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and let’s just say ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
MLS power rankings: Christian Benteke has Zlatan-ified DC United
The managerial merry-go-round has started to spin, there are concerns in Atlanta and the rich keep getting richer in Miami. Welcome back to the Guardian’s MLS Power Rankings, where I have a beef with your specific team and your specific team ...The Guardian - World - MLS -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said in March that the FAA was stepping up its review of the airline after a series of safety incidents.CNBC - Business -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to start adding new aircraft and routes months after the regulator stepped up its scrutiny of the carrier following several safety incidents.NBC News - Top stories