Judges refuse permission for legal case opposing the sovereignty deal, allowing the government’s plan for the Indian Ocean territory to proceed.

Competitors from across Europe tackled a muddy obstacle course in Surrey, where the fastest pair earned the traditional prize of local beer.

New security frameworks in Washington and London are redefining supply chains, investment flows and corporate risk as geopolitics increasingly shapes economic policy.

Voters disillusioned by Labour’s more conservative positioning are increasingly turning to the Greens, reshaping dynamics on Britain’s progressive flank.

Type forty five air-defence warship leaves Portsmouth for Cyprus to bolster protection of British bases and allies amid growing drone and missile threats.

Rising inflation and mortgage costs linked to Middle East tensions may weaken consumer sentiment in Britain’s housing market, the major builder says.

Former Chelsea owner warns he will challenge any government move to confiscate billions from the club’s sale, intensifying a long-running dispute over frozen proceeds

Finance minister signals Britain would support coordinated international action to stabilise markets if oil price surge continues

Media monitoring group claims structural bias in coverage of Muslims, while critics dispute the methodology and warn about pressures on press freedom

Senior military leaders discuss lessons from modern conflicts and the evolving role of tanks, drones and advanced battlefield technology

New funding, emerging chip startups and strategic investment aim to replicate the global success of ARM in the UK semiconductor sector