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UK and EU agree airport-style security checks at Eurotunnel
Deal reached in Dublin aims to prevent holiday travel bottlenecks and protect freight supply chains
Kate to visit India on first long-haul trip since announcing cancer diagnosis
Three days in Mumbai will include £1 million environmental prizes and the inaugural Children’s Earthshot Awards
Northern Ireland Executive resolves cross-border wind energy and shipping disputes
Jointly announced framework covers renewable energy tariffs and maritime corridors linking Belfast port with British and European markets
Treasury approves AI data centre investment in Leeds and Manchester
State-backed investment aims to strengthen regional technological control and accelerate industrial research partnerships
Italy fines Meta $887m over Facebook photo and video access without clear consent
The penalty is among the largest privacy enforcement actions taken against the technology company in Europe
Scotland allocates emergency funding for councils to buy empty properties
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee will receive additional capital funding for property acquisitions and faster affordable housebuilding
Prime Minister unveils multi-billion-pound NHS plan to cut record waiting lists
More evening and weekend GP appointments are planned, alongside artificial intelligence diagnostic tools for hospital trusts in England and Wales
Bank of England signals caution on further rate cuts as wage growth persists
Markets revise winter borrowing expectations after fresh figures show stubborn core inflation and strong services-sector pay growth
Iran strikes US military radar installation in Bahrain
The first direct hit on American regional assets in months follows a US airstrike, heightening the risk of wider war
Nvidia Employees: Bring Jensen Huang Back.
Accountability must rest on evidence, while Nvidia's board must weigh the value of Huang's leadership to employees, investors and the wider world.
Tesla to halt Cybertruck production after weak sales and multiple recalls
Elon Musk described the vehicle as a ‘futuristic battle tank’, designed to be the ‘toughest’ pick-up on the market.
Google reports cloud network failures as Revolut users report outages
Downdetector shows rising reports of problems with HSBC, Rightmove and Royal Mail websites.
Trump’s tariff war backfires as China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion again
Weak consumer spending, low domestic car sales and an ailing housing market expose the dependence behind China’s export strength.
Microsoft outage lasts over 22 hours as disruption hits more than 70 countries
Routine checks overloaded servers, disrupting Outlook and affecting schools, courtrooms and the Australian Intelligence Agency
32 UK government services offline amid global cybersecurity issue, minister says
A further four services are partially unavailable, a minister says, as Downing Street announces work to address a potential PHP cybersecurity issue.
Singapore’s seven biggest banks slap 24-hour holds on transfers of half your balance
Accounts holding at least S$50,000 face payment delays or outright rejection under an anti-scam rule, with consequences for customers making genuine large transfers.
Google reports cloud network failures as Revolut users hit by outages
Revolut users report service outages as Downdetector shows rising problems with HSBC, Rightmove and Royal Mail websites
Keep screenshots of bank balances in case the system goes down
If your banking app blocks screenshots, use another phone to photograph your savings and current account balances.
AI regulation campaigners outspend industry allies as Democrats take four targeted seats
Resistance to residential data centres brought the argument closer to voters, though a heavily funded New York candidate still lost
British businesses face rising export costs and supply chain pressures, ONS finds
The ONS Business Insights and Conditions Survey finds a significant proportion of trading businesses facing higher export costs and supply chain difficulties amid persistent international logistics disruption and changing trade barriers.
Five universities launch UK Quantum SuperConnector to bring research to market
The UK Quantum SuperConnector brings together five leading British universities to help domestic quantum research move towards commercial use and market readiness.
Betfred will not renew sponsorship of all five British Classics, citing tax rises
The bookmaker says successive Treasury increases in remote gaming and betting duties have put financial pressure on its title sponsorship of the 2,000 Guineas, 1,000 Guineas, Derby, Oaks and St Leger.
HMS Prince of Wales arrives in Oslo for security talks after strike drone milestone
The Royal Navy flagship’s visit for talks on northern European defence and security follows a fortnight of operations that included the first launch of strike drones from a British aircraft carrier at sea.
Bank of England raises Bank Rate to 4% as energy prices increase
The Monetary Policy Committee voted for a quarter-point increase, citing a further substantial rise in international energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict, with consumer price inflation projected to approach 5% by the middle of next year.
High Court orders greater disclosure on government AI contracts
Departments must provide greater transparency about suppliers and disclose algorithmic impact assessments for public-sector artificial intelligence contracts.
Home Office expands digital border checks and electronic travel authorisation
Digital pre-clearance and biometric checks have been introduced at all major British international airports and ferry ports to strengthen immigration tracking and border security.
ONS reports modest retail growth and stable consumer confidence ahead of winter
October retail volumes remained resilient across the UK, supported by steady household spending and a slight easing in food price inflation, Office for National Statistics indicators show.
Welsh Government launches funding programme to upgrade South Wales rail links
Transport ministers in Cardiff announced a significant capital funding package intended to shorten commuter journeys and support industrial regeneration through better connections between Swansea, Cardiff and Newport.
Home Office extends electronic travel authorisations for visitors to the UK
The latest phase of the UK's digital border programme extends mandatory authorisation requirements to all arrivals who do not need a visa, with the aim of strengthening immigration enforcement and security screening at major airports.
Scottish Government announces emergency housing investment to tackle urban homelessness
First Minister John Swinney announced capital funding to accelerate social housing construction and refurbish vacant properties in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee as Scottish councils face severe homelessness pressures.
Northern Ireland Executive reaches cross-party agreement on public sector pay and budgets
Stormont leaders finalised a comprehensive fiscal agreement in Belfast, settling longstanding pay disputes and restoring normal budgetary operations across Northern Ireland's health, education and transport departments.
Carmakers commit fresh investment to West Midlands electric vehicle supply chain
Major global carmakers confirmed capital commitments to retool factories in Birmingham and Coventry, securing thousands of skilled engineering jobs and expanding battery cell production across the English Midlands.
Ed Miliband approves major North Sea wind farm off Aberdeen
The development forms part of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's clean energy strategy, which aims to power millions of British homes and accelerate the decarbonisation of national infrastructure.
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