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UK faces very difficult trade-offs in budget because of Iran, analysts warn The UK government may have less room for manoeuvre in the next autumn budget than previously expected if the Iran war continues to keep oil…
UK aid cuts reduce bilateral support to some African countries by as much as 90%, according to Foreign Office figures that set out how the government’s reduced aid budget will be distributed over the next three years…
Ireland's relationship with the UK under Andy Burnham is off to a very good start, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin after their first meeting
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major
UK inflation cooled faster than expected to 2.6% in June as food and fuel prices dropped, with new Chancellor John Healey calling it welcome news while stressing there is still much more the government should do.
UK inflation has risen to its highest level in four months, with higher energy bills pushing the cost of living back into sharper focus for households, businesses and policymakers. The BBC reported that prices are now…
The cost of housing crunch looms for low-income families as rates rise sharply. Will budget reforms provide relief? Find out how it affects you
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has eliminated VAT on household electricity bills starting in October, funded by a controversial redirection of the abandoned digital ID programme’s budget for the current financial year
Europe’s biggest defence contractor says the risk of attack is growing, adding urgency to Britain’s debate over readiness, resilience and military investment.
The UK's decision to nationalise British Steel has triggered a sharp diplomatic rebuke from Beijing, with China's government formally declaring itself strongly dissatisfied with a move it argues sends a damaging signal…
The Guardian reveals how sensitive UK police data on Microsoft’s cloud is vulnerable to foreign government access, raising serious security concerns
TikTok Faces UK Probe as Ofcom Questions Age Verification Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into TikTok amid concerns that the platform may not be protecting children from harmful material often associated with…
Britain's foreign policy is about to get a distinctly greener orientation, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband set to signal that climate and overseas development will sit at the center of how the UK engages with the…
UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July as higher mortgage rates and weaker buyer confidence kept the market subdued, according to new figures from Lloyds. The lender said the average property cost £299,253 last…
Ikea is preparing to bring its secondhand ambitions further into the UK market, with a new platform designed to let members of its loyalty scheme buy and sell preowned items directly with one another. The retailer said…
Andy Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street has prompted messages of support from global leaders, with European officials using the moment to signal interest in closer ties with the UK. At the same time, international…
Three takeover bids for UK-listed companies landed in a single day, including one for Bath-based Rotork, renewing concern about the hollowing-out of London's stock market.
Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the US after British authorities unveiled 38 additional charges. The pair now face a cumulative total of 59 counts in the UK
Oasis have surpassed The Beatles in the all-time UK album sales rankings as (What's the Story) Morning Glory? moves into third place following the band's major 2025 reunion tour
A dispute over military cooperation and accountability strains a decades-old UK-Kenya
Drivers face significantly higher charges for drop-offs at major UK airports, with new analysis revealing that most terminals have hiked their farewell fees by an average of a third since last summer
A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…
UK health authorities reported 67 Cyclospora infections, mostly among travellers returning from Mexico, and advised holidaymakers on symptoms and prevention.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was due to meet his newly reshaped cabinet on Tuesday after a sweeping round of appointments that elevated some of the politicians who helped bring him to power and removed several figures…