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Prince Harry Breaks Down in London Court, Says UK Tabloids Have Made Meghan Markle’s Life ‘Absolute Misery’
During emotional testimony in his lawsuit against a major British publisher, the Duke of Sussex describes the toll of intrusive media coverage on his family
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Malin + Goetz UK Business Enters Administration, All Stores Close
US skincare and fragrance brand shuts its British retail operations and faces job losses amid difficult trading conditions
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EU and UK Reject Trump’s Greenland-Linked Tariff Threats and Pledge Unified Response
Brussels and London warn against coercive trade measures after US ties tariffs to Greenland ambitions, vowing to defend sovereignty and transatlantic relations
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UK Deepfake Crackdown Puts Intense Pressure on Musk’s Grok AI After Surge in Non-Consensual Explicit Images
London moves to criminalise creation of sexual deepfakes as regulators and lawmakers escalate scrutiny of Grok’s image-generation misuse
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Prince Harry Becomes Emotional in London Court, Invokes Memory of Princess Diana in Testimony Against UK Tabloids
In a highly charged legal appearance the Duke of Sussex recounts the toll of tabloid intrusion on his family and invokes his late mother’s experiences
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UK Inflation Rises Unexpectedly but Interest Rate Cuts Still Seen as Likely
January data shows a sharper-than-forecast increase in consumer prices, yet policymakers and markets remain confident easing will proceed
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UK Stays Functionally Open Despite Winter Weather Advisory as Warnings Persist
Britain faces heavy rain, snow forecasts and regional alerts, but transport and services largely continue amid official advisories
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UK’s 2026 Pension Agenda: Ten Key Developments Shaping Retirement Policy and Planning
A comprehensive year of reforms and regulatory milestones will reshape pension administration, payouts, dashboards, legal frameworks and retirement planning across Britain
Slingshot Withdraws Therapy Chatbot Ash from UK Market Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Mental health technology firm pauses UK operations for its AI chatbot as oversight concerns and compliance questions intensify
FTSE One Hundred Rebounds as Markets React Positively to Trump Policy Speech
London stocks recover early losses after Donald Trump signals pro-growth agenda and global stability focus
Prince William to Make Official Visit to Saudi Arabia in February
The Prince of Wales will travel to Riyadh for a three-day visit underscoring deepening UK–Saudi diplomatic and economic ties
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AI vs Work: The Battle Over Who Controls the Future of Labor
Whether artificial intelligence becomes humanity’s greatest productivity upgrade or its most destabilizing economic shock depends on who adapts faster: machines, markets, or workers.
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Buying an Ally’s Territory: Strategic Genius or Geopolitical Breakdown?
Trump’s Greenland obsession ignites a ferocious clash between raw power politics and the survival of the Western alliance system.
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AI Everywhere: Power, Money, War, and the Race to Control the Future
From hospitals and boardrooms to battlefields and job markets, artificial intelligence is reshaping global power faster than governments can react.
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Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Two analysts clash over whether Trump’s Greenland gambit, peace councils, and threats mark strategic realism—or reckless destabilization.
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Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Two analysts clash over whether Trump’s Greenland gambit, peace councils, and threats mark strategic realism—or reckless destabilization.
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Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Two analysts clash over whether Trump’s Greenland gambit, peace councils, and threats mark strategic realism—or reckless destabilization.
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Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Two analysts clash over whether Trump’s Greenland gambit, peace councils, and threats mark strategic realism—or reckless destabilization.
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Arctic Power Grab: Security Chessboard or Climate Crime Scene?
Two uncompromising analysts clash over whether the Arctic is a strategic necessity to dominate or a frozen warning sign humanity is willfully ignoring.
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Starmer Steps Back from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Amid Strained US–UK Relations
British prime minister declines to join a U.S.-led Gaza governance initiative as tensions rise over tariffs, Greenland and diplomatic priorities
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Prince Harry’s Lawyer Tells UK Court Daily Mail Was Complicit in Unlawful Privacy Invasions
Duke of Sussex and fellow claimants allege systematic information gathering abuses by Daily Mail publisher in high-stakes London trial
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UK Government Approves China’s ‘Mega Embassy’ in London Amid Debate Over Security and Diplomacy
London to host China’s largest diplomatic mission in Europe after planning approval, as officials affirm security mitigations and diplomatic engagement aims
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Trump Cites UK’s Chagos Islands Sovereignty Shift as Justification for Pursuing Greenland Acquisition
U.S. President sharply criticizes Britain’s decision to transfer control of the Indian Ocean archipelago, linking it to national security and his controversial Greenland ambitions
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UK Government Weighs Australia-Style Social Media Ban for Under-Sixteens Amid Rising Concern Over Online Harm
Prime Minister signals openness to age-based restrictions as public, lawmakers and ministers debate social media access limits following Australia’s digital safeguard move
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CK Hutchison Mulls Dual Listing of Global Telecom Assets in London and Hong Kong
Hong Kong conglomerate weighs spin-off and potential flotation of telecom business with London favoured and Hong Kong as secondary venue
Key Facts of the UK–Mauritius Chagos Islands Sovereignty Agreement
The 2025 treaty returns sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius while preserving defence arrangements for the United Kingdom and United States
UK Intelligence Chiefs Warn Biodiversity Collapse Poses Acute National Security Risk
Joint assessment highlights how the breakdown of ecosystems could trigger food insecurity, migration, economic instability and geopolitical disruption
UK Green Party Leader Urges Review of U.S. Military Presence and Suggests Possibility of Expelling American Forces
Zack Polanski calls for reassessment of UK defense ties with the United States amid transatlantic tensions over Greenland and NATO cooperation
FTSE 100 and Global Markets Weaken as Tariff Threats and Japanese Bond Sell-off Shake Investor Confidence
Risk-off sentiment grips financial markets as U.S. tariff rhetoric on Europe and turmoil in Japan’s bond market drag stocks and bonds lower
Mike Johnson Says His Mission in UK Parliament Was to ‘Calm the Waters’ Amid Transatlantic Strains
U.S. House Speaker frames historic address as an effort to steady U.S.–UK ties against geopolitical tensions
Mike Johnson Makes Historic First Address to British Parliament in Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary
The U.S. House Speaker underscores enduring transatlantic ties and shared democratic values amid contemporary geopolitical tensions
Trump Aides Say U.S. Has Discussed Offering Asylum to British Jews Amid Growing Antisemitism Concerns
Senior Trump adviser reveals exploratory talks with the U.S. State Department about potential refuge for Jewish Britons citing rising threats in the United Kingdom
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UK Seeks Diplomatic De-escalation with Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threat
British government engages Washington to defuse fresh trade tensions after U.S. signals levies on imports from Greenland could be considered
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Prince Harry Returns to London as High Court Trial Begins Over Alleged Illegal Tabloid Snooping
The Duke of Sussex appears in court to pursue a landmark privacy case against Associated Newspapers over decades-old allegations of unlawful information gathering
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UK Launches Maritime Nuclear Consortium to Strengthen Naval and Industrial Capabilities
New alliance brings together government, industry and academia to advance nuclear technology for maritime defence and civil applications
Andrew Rosindell Quits Conservatives to Join Reform UK, Shaking Up British Right-Wing Politics
Veteran Tory MP defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, citing dissatisfaction with government policy and direction
UK Gambling Commission Accuses Meta of Turning Blind Eye to Illegal Gambling Ads
British regulator blasts Facebook and Instagram owner for failing to proactively remove unlicensed gambling promotions targeting UK users
UK Pharmaceutical Sector Lifted by Renewed Trans-Atlantic Trade Alignment
Improved regulatory cooperation and market access with the United States bolster confidence across Britain’s life sciences industry
UK Moves to Reform Antitrust Regime to Spur Growth and Cut Regulatory Burdens
Government and competition regulator set out plans to modernise competition policy, streamline outdated market rules and strengthen merger controls to support investment and business expansion
UK Government Takes £25 Million Stake in Kraken Technologies to Support London IPO Ambitions
Britain invests in Octopus Energy’s spun-out tech arm as part of broader strategy to retain high-growth companies and strengthen UK capital markets
Global Markets Slide as Trump’s New Tariff Threat Sparks Investor Anxiety
President Trump’s tariff warnings on European imports trigger widespread stock declines and a flight to safe-haven assets
High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Kills at Least Twenty-One and Injures Scores
A high-speed train derailed near Adamuz in Andalusia and collided with an oncoming service, prompting a major rescue and ongoing investigation
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Meghan Markle May Return to the U.K. This Summer as Security Review Advances
The Duchess of Sussex is poised for her first visit to Britain in nearly four years, contingent on renewed security arrangements ahead of the Invictus Games countdown
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Starlink is shaking up UK broadband, now offering high speed internet from £35 a month, cheaper than BT and Virgin.
Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks EU Response and Risks Deep Transatlantic Rift
European Union capitals weigh triggering €93 billion in counter-tariffs as President Trump’s threat to levy duties over Greenland sovereignty escalates tensions with NATO allies
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Prince Harry’s High Court Battle With Daily Mail Publisher Begins in London
The Duke of Sussex and six co-claimants allege decades of unlawful information gathering by Associated Newspapers as the trial opens, spotlighting press practices and media accountability in the United Kingdom
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Trump’s Tariff Escalation Presents Complex Challenges for the UK Economy
President Trump’s threatened tariffs on British exports could disrupt trade, weaken growth prospects and create uncertainty for UK businesses amid broader transatlantic tensions
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Prince William to Make Official Visit to Saudi Arabia in February
Prince Harry Breaks Down in London Court, Says UK Tabloids Have Made Meghan Markle’s Life ‘Absolute Misery’
Malin + Goetz UK Business Enters Administration, All Stores Close
EU and UK Reject Trump’s Greenland-Linked Tariff Threats and Pledge Unified Response
UK Deepfake Crackdown Puts Intense Pressure on Musk’s Grok AI After Surge in Non-Consensual Explicit Images
Prince Harry Becomes Emotional in London Court, Invokes Memory of Princess Diana in Testimony Against UK Tabloids
UK Inflation Rises Unexpectedly but Interest Rate Cuts Still Seen as Likely
AI vs Work: The Battle Over Who Controls the Future of Labor
Buying an Ally’s Territory: Strategic Genius or Geopolitical Breakdown?
AI Everywhere: Power, Money, War, and the Race to Control the Future
Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Arctic Power Grab: Security Chessboard or Climate Crime Scene?
Starmer Steps Back from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Amid Strained US–UK Relations
Prince Harry’s Lawyer Tells UK Court Daily Mail Was Complicit in Unlawful Privacy Invasions
UK Government Approves China’s ‘Mega Embassy’ in London Amid Debate Over Security and Diplomacy
Trump Cites UK’s Chagos Islands Sovereignty Shift as Justification for Pursuing Greenland Acquisition
UK Government Weighs Australia-Style Social Media Ban for Under-Sixteens Amid Rising Concern Over Online Harm
Trump Aides Say U.S. Has Discussed Offering Asylum to British Jews Amid Growing Antisemitism Concerns
UK Seeks Diplomatic De-escalation with Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threat
Prince Harry Returns to London as High Court Trial Begins Over Alleged Illegal Tabloid Snooping
High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Kills at Least Twenty-One and Injures Scores
Meghan Markle May Return to the U.K. This Summer as Security Review Advances
Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks EU Response and Risks Deep Transatlantic Rift
Prince Harry’s High Court Battle With Daily Mail Publisher Begins in London
Trump’s Tariff Escalation Presents Complex Challenges for the UK Economy
UK Prime Minister Starmer Rebukes Trump’s Greenland Tariff Strategy as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Prince Harry’s Last Press Case in UK Court Signals Potential Turning Point in Media and Royal Relations
OpenAI to Begin Advertising in ChatGPT in Strategic Shift to New Revenue Model
GDP Growth Remains the Most Telling Barometer of Britain’s Economic Health
Prince William and Kate Middleton Stay Away as Prince Harry Visits London Amid Lingering Rift
Britain Braces for Colder Weather and Snow Risk as Temperatures Set to Plunge
Mass Protests Erupt as UK Nears Decision on China’s ‘Mega Embassy’ in London
Prince Harry to Return to UK to Testify in High-Profile Media Trial Against Associated Newspapers
Keir Starmer Rejects Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
Prince Harry Returns to UK High Court as Final Privacy Trial Against Daily Mail Publisher Begins
Britain Confronts a Billion-Pound Wind Energy Paradox Amid Grid Constraints
The graduate 'jobpocalypse': Entry-level jobs are not shrinking. They are disappearing.
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
The Return of the Hands: Why the AI Age Is Rewriting the Meaning of “Real Work”
UK PM Kier Scammer Ridicules Tories With "Kamasutra"
Strategic Restraint, Credible Force, and the Discipline of Power
United Kingdom and Norway Endorse NATO’s ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission Including Greenland
Woman Claiming to Be Freddie Mercury’s Secret Daughter Dies at Forty-Eight After Rare Cancer Battle
UK Launches First-Ever ‘Town of Culture’ Competition to Celebrate Local Stories and Boost Communities
Planned Sale of Shell and Exxon’s UK Gas Assets to Viaro Energy Collapses Amid Regulatory and Market Hurdles
UK Intensifies Arctic Security Engagement as Trump’s Greenland Rhetoric Fuels Allied Concern
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