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UK to cut stock settlement times from 2027
Government approves timetable for the City to join global push to upgrade market plumbingFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK nuclear watchdog takes Sellafield operator to court over alleged IT breaches
Office for Nuclear Regulation says ‘no suggestion’ public safety has been compromisedFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
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Sex, Mozart and chanting monks … the 20 best Euro-pop UK hits – ranked!
As Nena’s 99 Red Balloons turns 40, we look back at the best continental foreign-language songs that achieved cross-Channel success. Shuffling French Euro-disco with vocals in Spanish and a melody line worthy of a John Barry spy thriller theme, El ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
King Charles III in Easter message calls for kindness after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III shared a message Thursday calling for kindness and friendship “in a time of need,” after he and Kate, the Princess of Wales, were both diagnosed with cancer. In a pre-recorded message filmed in mid-March from Buckingham Palace ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban
A British comedian has been ordered to remove a picture of a hot dog from a poster in London subway stations for his new standup showABC News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
Britain's King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in an Easter message
U.K.'s King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, praised people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need," in a recorded message aired at the ancient Maundy Thursday church service.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
King Charles stresses friendship 'in a time of need' after his and Kate's cancer diagnoses
King Charles III delivered an Easter message on Thursday at the Maundy Thursday service at Worcester Cathedral, stressing the importance of friendship after Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Official data confirms UK economy slipped into recession last year
Figures offer little cheer to Rishi Sunak as his Conservative party trails heavily in opinion pollsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
UK pauses drive to raise minimum wage
Decision will come as relief to businesses after period of rapid increasesFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Transgender judge seeks leave to intervene in UK court case over legal definition of ‘woman’
Victoria McCloud wants leave to join litigation in supreme court appeal brought by For Women Scotland. The UK’s first transgender judge is seeking leave to join the litigation in a crucial supreme court case that could significantly affect legal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK membership of Dignitas soars by 24% as assisted dying in Scotland moves closer
Bill being laid before Scottish parliament could, if approved, allow people in Britain to take their own lives within the law. UK membership of Dignitas, the Swiss assisted dying association, has jumped to 1,900 people – a 24% rise during 2023 – ...The Guardian - World - 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 sends Canary Wharf landlord first cladding bill under new powers
Housing department seeks to force Yianis Group to pay £20.5mn towards building safety worksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK car exports to Canada face 6% tariffs within days as trade dispute deepens
Allies in stand-off on how much EU content can be in vehicles as post-Brexit deal runs outFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
U.K. singer Duffy returns to social media 4 years after revealing kidnap and rape
Welsh singer Duffy broke her social media hiatus to share a motivational message to fans four years after revealing the horrific kidnap and rape that caused her to leave the spotlight.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
A UK financial trader dubbed the ringleader of an interest rate manipulation scandal loses an appeal
A British financial trader described as the ringleader in the manipulation of a key interest rate before and after the global financial crisis has lost his appeal to have his conviction quashedABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Labour has 99% chance of forming next government, says elections expert – UK politics live
Prof Sir John Curtice, the psephologist and lead election analyst for the BBC, said the chances of a Tory revival were small. In the House of Lords peers have just started debating the second reading of the leasehold and freehold reform bill. The ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Queen says Kate 'will be thrilled' with children's messages
The Queen thanked two girls at a farmers' market for making signs for Catherine, Princess of Wales.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Kate 'will be thrilled' with messages of support, Queen says
Queen Camilla spoke to well-wishers five days after the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
‘You’ve got to be joking’: Mandelson dismisses prospect of UK rejoining EU
Labour peer says there is little desire among voters for a referendum and in Brussels for renegotiations. Peter Mandelson has dismissed the prospect of an incoming Labour government taking Britain back into the EU, saying “you’ve got to be joking” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
It’s not unpatriotic to tell the whole truth about Britain and the end of slavery | Ella Sinclair
The mooted memorial to the navy’s West Africa Squadron seems to be an attempt to rewrite history in a more favourable light. My fight to honour the Africans buried on St HelenaSt Helena urged to return remains of enslaved people to AfricaUntil ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Gunfight Claims NYPD Officer’s Life and Sends Queens Neighborhood Scrambling
A sudden eruption of gunfire shocked a crowded stretch of Mott Avenue in Queens, where some shoppers and children saw a police officer’s last moments.The New York Times - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK general election poll tracker
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general electionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
BoE warns of risks to UK businesses from private equity bubble
Officials escalate warnings about leverage, transparency and valuationsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Ithaca Energy in exclusive talks for Eni’s UK upstream assets
London-listed company given four-week exclusivity period by Italian oil major to make bidFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
‘Living the dream as Britain’s best padel player’
Part tennis, part squash, padel is the fast-growing sport popular with celebrities and sports stars.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penaltyABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
UK politicians need to get over Brexit and prioritise trade, say businesses
Britain’s reputation as an investment partner demands urgent work, BCC warnsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
A Lesson in DEI Failure From Britain
‘Diversity, equity and inclusion’ costs billions and doesn’t work.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
U.K. court delays WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition to U.S.
A U.K. court delayed plans to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is charged in the U.S. with espionage and computer intrusion over leaked classified documents on America's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK borders watchdog says visa regime put care workers at risk
David Neal, sacked last month, says Home Office did not understand sector and left migrants open to exploitationFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Kentucky hiring Kenny Brooks as women's basketball coach: UK makes big change after consecutive losing seasons
Brooks, 55, led Virginia Tech to four straight NCAA Tournament berths and its first ever Final FourCBS Sports - Sports - United Kingdom -
King Charles III to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
King Charles III will make his first public appearance in months this coming Sunday, when he and Queen Camilla attend an Easter service at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace officials said on Tuesday. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
U.K. Court Delays Decision on Julian Assange's Extradition to U.S.
The ruling gives U.S. prosecutors three weeks to offer guarantees that the WikiLeaks founder won’t be subject to prejudice at trial.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK accounting watchdog warns he is ‘sheriff for only half the county’
Richard Moriarty criticises ‘serious gaps’ in regulatory toolkit of Financial Reporting CouncilFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom