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Reform UK Appoints Former Conservative Minister Robert Jenrick as Finance Chief
Nigel Farage’s party turns to ex-immigration minister to strengthen economic credibility ahead of national elections
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UK Unemployment Rises to Highest in Nearly Five Years as Labour Market Weakens
Jobless rate climbs to 5.2% amid slowing wage growth and softening employment, intensifying calls for interest rate cuts
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Quote of the Day
If you’re not a risk taker, you should get the hell out of business.
Qualcomm to Withdraw UK Lawsuit Over Smartphone Chip Royalty Dispute
US semiconductor group signals retreat from High Court case amid ongoing global licensing negotiations
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Major UK Banks Explore Domestic Card Network to Rival Visa and Mastercard
Lenders examine homegrown payments alternative amid concerns over fees and reliance on global card giants
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Cold Health Alert Issued Across UK as Temperatures Drop Sharply
Health authorities warn of increased risks to vulnerable groups as freezing conditions grip much of the country
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Nine-Year-Old Becomes First Child in UK to Undergo Groundbreaking Leg-Lengthening Surgery
Alder Hey surgeons use magnet-controlled telescopic nail to treat rare condition, enabling boy to gain three centimetres in height
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UK Workers Face Stagnant Incomes and a Softening Labour Market as Unemployment Climbs
Latest data show pay growth faltering and joblessness rising to multi-year highs, squeezing real household earnings and employment prospects
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UK Passport Rules Tightened for British Dual Nationals Under New Travel Guidance
Government clarifies entry requirements and reinforces obligation for British citizens to use UK passports at the border
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UK Supreme Court Tightens Rules on Use of ‘Milk’ and ‘Cheese’ Labels for Plant-Based Products
Landmark ruling bars plant-based brands from using traditional dairy terms, reshaping food labelling standards across the UK
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University of Kentucky Postpones Feb. 19 Law Enforcement Training Exercise in Lexington
Planned joint drill between UK Police and Lexington Police Department called off, officials confirm no public safety risk
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California Deepens Global Climate Alliance with New UK Pact and Major Clean-Tech Investment Drive
State leaders sign expanded partnership with Britain focused on clean energy, zero-emission transport and climate finance cooperation
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‘The only thing illegal is Keir Starmer handing these islands to a country like Mauritius!’
First Minister of the Chagos Islands Misley Mandarin speaks live from the Chagos Islands, as a group of Chagos islanders say they’ve begun a ‘permanent return’.
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JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
But it’s not killing the politicians that receive bribe from Qatar to allow this policy.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Takes a Morning Jog in Mumbai
Macron's unexpected run delighted residents as he explored the city's streets.
Tom Pritzker resigns as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels amid Epstein ties
Pritzker expresses deep regret and acknowledges poor judgment regarding his association with Epstein.
Hillary Clinton addresses questions about her and Bill's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton claims no links, mentioning a few flights on Epstein's plane and limited interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell. This is very nice that they believe that anybody believe in anything they say.
Patrick Christys criticizes Prime Minister for U-turn on local elections
Keir Starmer's decision would have excluded up to four million voters.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: "The problem is that there is a one person you have to thank and it is neither Greta Thunberg, nor Landini. It's Donald J. Trump."
Primitive: Former Scotland Yard officer critiques robot police officers' effectiveness
Peter Bleksley argues that machines lack the human intuition necessary to combat crime. If so, why he fail to combat crime in UK? Never take advice from primitive people that fail to do what AI do so much better.
UK Markets Signal Opportunity as Starmer Confronts Intensifying Political Pressure
Rising gilt yields and resilient equities create a complex investment landscape as Prime Minister Keir Starmer navigates mounting internal and electoral challenges
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Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Former president says California governor’s overseas clean energy agreement is ‘inappropriate’, arguing international policy must remain under national leadership
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UK Financial Regulator Considers Easing Listing Rules to Draw More Chinese Companies to London
Proposed reforms aim to boost the City’s competitiveness by making it easier for overseas groups, including Chinese firms, to float shares
Danish Minister Urges UK to Disperse Migrants Beyond Major Cities, Citing Denmark’s Regional Model
Copenhagen calls for broader geographic distribution of asylum seekers, suggesting smaller communities such as Somerset should share responsibility
Klarna Expands Buy Now, Pay Later Service to UK Google Pay Users
Swedish fintech integrates flexible payment options into Google Pay wallet, widening access for British shoppers
January UK Inflation Data Set to Test Pace of Price Pressures and Interest Rate Outlook
Economists watch for shifts in core inflation, services costs and energy effects as Bank of England weighs timing of further rate decisions
UK Government Abandons Proposal to Postpone May Council Elections After Mounting Backlash
Ministers reverse course on delaying local votes, intensifying scrutiny over policy U-turns and electoral strategy
UK Banks Explore Home-Grown Card Network to Rival Visa and Mastercard Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Senior banking executives assess feasibility of a domestic payments scheme to reduce reliance on US giants as political uncertainty grows
Ice and Snow Warnings Issued as Fresh Arctic Air Brings Subzero Temperatures Across the UK
Met Office alerts millions to hazardous travel conditions as wintry showers, frost and icy roads follow a renewed plunge in temperatures
California Governor Newsom and UK Forge Major Clean Energy Partnership Backed by Nearly $1 Billion in Octopus Energy Investment
Gavin Newsom signs transatlantic climate and clean technology accord with UK that opens markets, strengthens research ties and attracts Octopus Energy’s large climate tech commitment
UK’s Top Prosecutor Says ‘No One Is Above the Law’ as Police Review Claims Against Ex-Prince Andrew
Director of Public Prosecutions affirms legal equality amid mounting scrutiny over alleged conduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein and official duties
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A massive 17-car crash at NASCAR’s Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida
Businessman Adam Brooks weighs in on the reports that the US is set to help Hamit Coskun flee the UK, over free speech concerns
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
Documents include numerous references to former President Bill Clinton and details regarding international travel linked to Epstein
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British comedian Pat Smith brilliantly points out the hypocrisy surrounding the subject of mass migration in the UK
But how do we convince politicians who were bribed by Qatar to convert Britain into an Islamic state that this comedian is not joking?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comment on European allies report blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs
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Prince William Meets Saudi Crown Prince Amid Renewed Calls to Address Human Rights Concerns
UK royal holds high-level talks during regional visit as advocacy groups urge greater transparency on rights issues
UK’s Strategic Munitions Factory in Wales Still Awaited as Defence and Ukraine Needs Grow
High-tech Glascoed artillery shell plant has yet to open despite forecasts and is now in testing after capacity was doubled mid-construction
UK Expert Warns Social Media Is Misleading Young People About Gender Transitioning
Leader of major review into youth gender identity services says online portrayals can create unrealistic expectations and contribute to rising referrals
UK Deportation Flight Aborted After Detainee Swallows Vape Battery, Prompting Safety and Policy Scrutiny
Home Office charter jet cancelled when a male detainee ingested a lithium vape battery before departure, triggering hospital treatment and an investigation
French Alps Tragedy: Instructor Ignored Safety Warnings Before Two British Skiers Killed in Avalanche
Avalanche claims three lives in Val d’Isère amid high danger ratings, prompting a manslaughter investigation and renewed focus on off-piste safety
UK Braces for Snow and Rain as Met Office Extends Yellow Weather Warnings
Forecasters warn of widespread snow, sleet and heavy rain across large swaths of the country with travel and flood risks
How UK Viewers Can Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics and Follow Team GB’s Historic Campaign
Comprehensive broadcast options, event schedule and British medal contenders as the Winter Games unfold in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo
UK Youth Unemployment Climbs Sharply as Labour Market Strains Deepen
Official figures show joblessness rising fastest among young workers, with Bank of England analysis pointing to wage and cost pressures
Far-Right Activists Rally Behind Rupert Lowe in Escalating Reform UK Power Struggle
Internal tensions deepen as grassroots hardliners signal support for MP challenging party direction and leadership authority
China Confirms Visa-Free Entry for UK and Canadian Nationals in New Travel Opening
Beijing extends short-term visa exemption to British and Canadian passport holders as part of broader push to revive tourism and business ties
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
John Spiby, who won £2.4 million in the UK lottery, established a drug empire instead of retiring peacefully.
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UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Hamit Joushkon faces potential relocation as US government considers support amid British court appeal that may support colonialism in favor of terror rather than freedom of speech and western values.
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Reform UK Appoints Former Conservative Minister Robert Jenrick as Finance Chief
UK Unemployment Rises to Highest in Nearly Five Years as Labour Market Weakens
Qualcomm to Withdraw UK Lawsuit Over Smartphone Chip Royalty Dispute
Major UK Banks Explore Domestic Card Network to Rival Visa and Mastercard
Cold Health Alert Issued Across UK as Temperatures Drop Sharply
Nine-Year-Old Becomes First Child in UK to Undergo Groundbreaking Leg-Lengthening Surgery
UK Workers Face Stagnant Incomes and a Softening Labour Market as Unemployment Climbs
UK Passport Rules Tightened for British Dual Nationals Under New Travel Guidance
California Deepens Global Climate Alliance with New UK Pact and Major Clean-Tech Investment Drive
UK Supreme Court Tightens Rules on Use of ‘Milk’ and ‘Cheese’ Labels for Plant-Based Products
University of Kentucky Postpones Feb. 19 Law Enforcement Training Exercise in Lexington
‘The only thing illegal is Keir Starmer handing these islands to a country like Mauritius!’
JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
UK Markets Signal Opportunity as Starmer Confronts Intensifying Political Pressure
Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
UK’s Top Prosecutor Says ‘No One Is Above the Law’ as Police Review Claims Against Ex-Prince Andrew
Businessman Adam Brooks weighs in on the reports that the US is set to help Hamit Coskun flee the UK, over free speech concerns
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comment on European allies report blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Prince William Meets Saudi Crown Prince as Epstein-Andrew Fallout Casts Shadow
Starmer Calls for Renewed ‘Hard Power’ Investment at European Security Summit
UK Police Establish National Taskforce to Handle Domestic Epstein-Linked Allegations
UK Court Rules Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful in Major Free Speech Test
UK Faces Prospect of Net Migration Turning Negative as Economic Impact Looms
Mayor of Serdobsk in Russia’s Penza Region Resigns After Housing Certificates Granted to Migrant Family Trigger Public Outcry
Pentagon Reviews Anthropic Partnership After Claude AI Reportedly Used in Operation Targeting Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump and Hip-Hop’s Political Realignment: Pardons, Public Endorsements, and the Struggle Over Cultural Influence
China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Goldman Sachs and DP World Executive Resignations: Elite-Reputation Risk and Corporate Governance Fallout From the Epstein Disclosures
‘Amelia’: The UK Government’s Anti-Extremism Game Villain Who Became a Protest Symbol
Peter Mandelson Asked to Testify Before US Congress Over Jeffrey Epstein Links
Walmart's Earnings and UK Economic Data Highlight Upcoming Financial Trends
UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
SpaceX's New Vision: Lunar City Takes Precedence Over Mars Colonization
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
Document Suggests Prince Andrew Shared UK Briefing on Afghan Investment Opportunities with Jeffrey Epstein
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
McDonald's Shortens Breakfast Hours in Australia Due to Egg Shortage
Heineken announces cut of 6,000 jobs due to declining beer demand
Beijing Brands UK Hong Kong Visa Expansion ‘Despicable and Reprehensible’ After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
Tesco Chief Warns UK Is ‘Sleepwalking’ Toward a Joblessness Crisis
Trump’s ‘Act of Great Stupidity’ Comment on UK Chagos Deal Reverberates Through Diplomacy and Strategy
New U.S. filings say Jeffrey Epstein repaid Les Wexner one hundred million dollars after theft allegation
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island as lawmakers scrutinise past ties
Helsing and Stark Defence loitering-munition drones and Germany’s race to industrialise battlefield autonomy
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