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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…
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
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…
Campaigners have warned that a government push to expand the UK poultry sector could carry national security risks, arguing that the plan sits uneasily with Britain’s dependence on imported animal feed and the…
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major
Unions and thinktanks urge the UK to strengthen the financial muscle of the national wealth fund, enhancing investments for a more balanced economy
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.
British politics is increasingly funded by billionaires, with mega-donations rising significantly, raising concerns about the influence of wealth in governance
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…
Rolls-Royce is seeking UK government support for its re-entry into the huge narrowbody jet engine market, after resolving the engine reliability problems that dogged it for years.
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…
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 ministers face renewed pressure over early-release rules after officials warned that a narrow exemption could create wider prison-capacity consequences.
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…
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
Andy Burnham was appointed as Britain’s new prime minister on Monday after King Charles III accepted Keir Starmer’s resignation, Buckingham Palace said, ushering in a fresh leadership change for a government facing…
Production at Rosebank, the UK's biggest undeveloped oil and gas field, could be delayed for months after equipment was accidentally dropped into the sea, as the government weighs granting a licence.
UK inflation dropped to 2.6 percent in June as fuel costs retreated and supermarket competition lowered grocery prices. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government now faces pressure as analysts warn of upcoming volatility
UK mortgage approvals hit record lows in August 2023 as rising costs deter buyers, impacting the 30-year mortgage rate landscape
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…
UK police question five men held at an airbase used by the US, suspecting ties to explosives and terrorism amidst rising geopolitical tensions
Meta has been using influencers and allied organizations to make its case for teen safety tools at the same time governments move toward age limits and bans on social media use by children. Reporting from The Guardian…
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