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UK Officials Weigh Possible Changes to Prince Andrew’s Position in Line of Succession Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
Discussions emerge over constitutional options as renewed attention focuses on Duke of York’s past association with Jeffrey Epstein
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British Police Probe Epstein’s UK Airport Links and Expand High-Profile Inquiries
National policing group examines private flight records and wider allegations as investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s UK ties intensify
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Early 2026 Data Suggests Tentative Recovery for UK Businesses and Households
Improving retail activity and stabilising business confidence point to cautious rebound after prolonged slowdown
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UK Introduces Digital-First Passport Rules for Dual Citizens in Border Control Overhaul
New entry requirements reflect shift toward automated screening and real-time data checks at Britain’s borders
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Unable to Access Live Financial Data for January UK Surplus Report
Real-time verification required to accurately report on latest UK public finance figures
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Trump Criticises UK Decision to Restrict Use of Bases in Potential Iran Strike Scenario
Former president voices frustration after Britain reportedly declines request for access to key military facilities
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UK Foreign Secretary and U.S. State Chief Hold Strategic Talks as Tensions Rise Over Joint Air Base
Yvette Cooper and Marco Rubio meet in Washington amid disputes over Chagos Islands sovereignty and defence cooperation
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U.S. and U.K. to Hold Talks on Diego Garcia as Iran Objects to Potential Military Use
Diplomatic discussions planned over strategic Indian Ocean base after Tehran criticises reported reference to its role in possible strike scenarios
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UK ‘Working Closely with US’ to Assess Impact of Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
British officials analyse implications for transatlantic trade after landmark decision curbs aspects of U.S. tariff authority
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A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.
Nordic Fracture: How Criminal Scandals and Toxic Ties are Dismantling the Norwegian Crown
A deep dive into the existential crisis facing the House of Glücksburg as it grapples with sexual assault trials and the shadow of the Epstein files.
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US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
Six-to-three ruling finds Congress—not the executive—holds taxing authority, leaving $133bn in collected duties and refund claims unresolved.
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King Charles III Opens London Fashion Week as Royal Family Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Monarch proceeds with high-profile cultural engagement amid reports of his brother’s arrest, underscoring continuity of royal duties
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Trump’s Evolving Stance on UK Chagos Islands Deal Draws Renewed Scrutiny
Former president’s shifting comments on proposed UK–Mauritius agreement highlight strategic focus on Diego Garcia base
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House Democrat Says Former UK Ambassador Unable to Testify in Congressional Epstein Inquiry
US lawmaker states British diplomat will not appear before committee as investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network continues
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No Record of Prince Andrew Arrest in UK as Claims Circulate Online
Authorities have issued no confirmation of any detention related to Epstein case despite viral reports
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UK Has Not Granted US Approval to Launch Iran Strikes from RAF Bases, Government Confirms
British officials clarify no request or authorisation has been made for American military action against Iran from UK soil
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AI Pricing Pressure Mounts as Chinese Models Undercut US Rivals and Margin Risks Grow
Lower-cost Chinese subscriptions and cheaper US model tiers intensify competition, raising questions about long-term profitability and hardware advantage.
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Global Counsel, Advisory Firm Co-Founded by Lord Mandelson, Enters Administration After Client Exodus
Firm blames fallout from revelations about Mandelson’s past association with Jeffrey Epstein as major clients terminate contracts and administrators are appointed
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London High Court dispute over Ricardo Salinas’s $400mn Elektra share-backed bitcoin loan
Salinas alleges Astor-linked entities sold pledged Grupo Elektra shares and recycled proceeds into a $104mn advance.
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UK Intensifies Efforts to Secure Saudi Investment in Next-Generation Fighter Jet Programme
London seeks deeper Riyadh participation in advanced combat aircraft project amid strategic defence realignment
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Former Student Files Civil Claim Against UK Authorities After Rape Charges Against Peers Are Dropped
Legal action alleges investigative failings and mishandling of evidence following decision not to proceed with prosecution
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Archer Aviation Chooses Bristol for New UK Engineering Hub to Drive Electric Air Taxi Expansion
US aerospace group selects south-west England city as base for advanced engineering operations, strengthening Britain’s role in next-generation aviation
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UK Sees Surge in Medical Device Testing as Government Pushes Global Competitiveness
Increase in clinical investigations and regulatory approvals signals drive to position Britain as leading destination for health innovation
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UK Competition Watchdog Flags Concerns Over Proposed Getty Images–Shutterstock Merger
Regulator says tie-up between two of the world’s largest stock image providers could reduce choice and raise prices for customers
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Trump Reasserts Opposition to UK Chagos Islands Proposal, Urges Stronger Strategic Alignment
Former US president signals renewed resistance to British plan over Indian Ocean territory, emphasising security and sovereignty concerns
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
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Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash Accuses Prime Minister of Lying to Australians
Comments made regarding the ISIS brides situation.
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Meanwhile in Time Square, NYC One of the most famous landmarks
Meanwhile in Time Square, NYC One of the most famous landmarks in one of the most famous cities in the entire World. New York is quickly turning into London
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Jensen Huang just told the story of how Elon Musk became NVIDIA’s very first customer for their powerful AI supercomputer
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A Lunar New Year event in Taiwan briefly came to a halt after a temple official standing beside President Lai Ching‑te suddenly vomited, splashing Lai’s clothing
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Jillian Michaels reveals Bill Gates’ $55 million investment in mRNA vaccines turned into over $1 billion.
She shares details from 2019 before the pandemic began.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrested
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Former British Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Police detain Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid investigation tied to Jeffrey Epstein files and alleged sharing of official information
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Four Chagos Islanders Establish Permanent Settlement on Atoll
The move aims to challenge Britain's plans to transfer the territory to Mauritius.
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Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showcases future robot deployment during Spring Festival Gala.
Humanoid robots' Kung Fu performance captivates global attention.
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UK Inflation Slows Sharply in January, Strengthening Case for Bank of England Rate Cut
Consumer price inflation in the United Kingdom fell to its lowest level in ten months, intensifying expectations that the Bank of England will reduce interest rates in March.
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Hide the truth, fake the facts, pretend the opposite, Britain is as usual
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France President Macron says Free Speech is Bull Sh!t
"Free speech is a pure bullsh!t if nobody knows how you are guided through this so-called free speech, especially when it is to be guided from one hated speech to another hated speech."
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Viktor Orbán getting massive praise for keeping Hungary safe, rich and migrant-free!
"You have been able to keep Hungary, our country, as the only migrant-free country in Europe. You have been able to defy the entire snake-nest in Brussels."
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UK Inflation Falls to Ten-Month Low, Markets Anticipate Interest Rate Cut
Cooling price pressures strengthen expectations that the Bank of England will begin trimming borrowing costs in the coming months.
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UK House Prices Climb 2.4% in December as Market Shows Signs of Stabilisation
Annual growth in British property values strengthens at year-end, suggesting renewed resilience in the housing market despite higher borrowing costs.
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BAE Systems Predicts Sustained Expansion as Defence Orders Reach Record High
UK defence giant signals prolonged growth driven by surging global military spending, with order backlog climbing to an unprecedented level.
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Pro-Palestine Activists Cleared of Burglary Charges Over Break-In at UK Israeli Arms Facility
A British jury acquits campaigners accused of entering a defence manufacturing site linked to Israel, accepting their argument that the action was intended to prevent alleged wrongdoing.
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Former Reform UK Councillors Form New Local Group Amid Party Fragmentation
A cohort of ex-Reform UK councillors has defected to the fledgling Restore Britain party, establishing a new group on several local councils and underscoring fractures within the right-wing political movement.
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Reform UK Pledges to Retain Britain’s Budget Watchdog as It Seeks Broader Economic Credibility
Reform UK signals it will uphold the Office for Budget Responsibility and Bank of England independence, a shift designed to reassure markets ahead of a general election.
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Miliband Defends UK-California Clean Energy Pact After Sharp Criticism by Trump
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stands by a new climate and clean technology agreement signed with California’s governor, rejecting former President Trump’s attack and underscoring economic and environmental benefits.
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University of Kentucky to Host 2026 Summer Camps Fair Connecting Families with Local Programmes
UK HR Work-Life and Well-Being initiative will bring together summer camp representatives and parents at an in-person fair to support childcare planning and resource access.
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UK Confirms Preferential U.S. Trading Terms Will Continue After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
U.S. and U.K. to Hold Talks on Diego Garcia as Iran Objects to Potential Military Use
UK Officials Weigh Possible Changes to Prince Andrew’s Position in Line of Succession Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
British Police Probe Epstein’s UK Airport Links and Expand High-Profile Inquiries
Early 2026 Data Suggests Tentative Recovery for UK Businesses and Households
UK Introduces Digital-First Passport Rules for Dual Citizens in Border Control Overhaul
Unable to Access Live Financial Data for January UK Surplus Report
UK ‘Working Closely with US’ to Assess Impact of Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Trump Criticises UK Decision to Restrict Use of Bases in Potential Iran Strike Scenario
UK Foreign Secretary and U.S. State Chief Hold Strategic Talks as Tensions Rise Over Joint Air Base
Nordic Fracture: How Criminal Scandals and Toxic Ties are Dismantling the Norwegian Crown
US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
King Charles III Opens London Fashion Week as Royal Family Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Trump’s Evolving Stance on UK Chagos Islands Deal Draws Renewed Scrutiny
House Democrat Says Former UK Ambassador Unable to Testify in Congressional Epstein Inquiry
No Record of Prince Andrew Arrest in UK as Claims Circulate Online
UK Has Not Granted US Approval to Launch Iran Strikes from RAF Bases, Government Confirms
AI Pricing Pressure Mounts as Chinese Models Undercut US Rivals and Margin Risks Grow
Global Counsel, Advisory Firm Co-Founded by Lord Mandelson, Enters Administration After Client Exodus
London High Court dispute over Ricardo Salinas’s $400mn Elektra share-backed bitcoin loan
UK Intensifies Efforts to Secure Saudi Investment in Next-Generation Fighter Jet Programme
Former Student Files Civil Claim Against UK Authorities After Rape Charges Against Peers Are Dropped
Archer Aviation Chooses Bristol for New UK Engineering Hub to Drive Electric Air Taxi Expansion
UK Sees Surge in Medical Device Testing as Government Pushes Global Competitiveness
UK Competition Watchdog Flags Concerns Over Proposed Getty Images–Shutterstock Merger
Trump Reasserts Opposition to UK Chagos Islands Proposal, Urges Stronger Strategic Alignment
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash Accuses Prime Minister of Lying to Australians
Meanwhile in Time Square, NYC One of the most famous landmarks
Jensen Huang just told the story of how Elon Musk became NVIDIA’s very first customer for their powerful AI supercomputer
A Lunar New Year event in Taiwan briefly came to a halt after a temple official standing beside President Lai Ching‑te suddenly vomited, splashing Lai’s clothing
Jillian Michaels reveals Bill Gates’ $55 million investment in mRNA vaccines turned into over $1 billion.
Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrested
Former British Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Four Chagos Islanders Establish Permanent Settlement on Atoll
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showcases future robot deployment during Spring Festival Gala.
UK Inflation Slows Sharply in January, Strengthening Case for Bank of England Rate Cut
Hide the truth, fake the facts, pretend the opposite, Britain is as usual
France President Macron says Free Speech is Bull Sh!t
Viktor Orbán getting massive praise for keeping Hungary safe, rich and migrant-free!
UK Inflation Falls to Ten-Month Low, Markets Anticipate Interest Rate Cut
UK House Prices Climb 2.4% in December as Market Shows Signs of Stabilisation
BAE Systems Predicts Sustained Expansion as Defence Orders Reach Record High
Pro-Palestine Activists Cleared of Burglary Charges Over Break-In at UK Israeli Arms Facility
Former Reform UK Councillors Form New Local Group Amid Party Fragmentation
Reform UK Pledges to Retain Britain’s Budget Watchdog as It Seeks Broader Economic Credibility
Miliband Defends UK-California Clean Energy Pact After Sharp Criticism by Trump
University of Kentucky to Host 2026 Summer Camps Fair Connecting Families with Local Programmes
UK Police Forces Assess Claims Jeffrey Epstein Used Stansted Airport Flights in Trafficking Network
UK-Focused Equity ETF FLGB Climbs to Fresh 52-Week Peak on Strong Market Sentiment
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