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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…
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
Persimmon has upgraded its full-year outlook as the UK housebuilder says it is positioned to benefit from renewed political focus on new homes, even as it faces higher costs linked to the Iran war, according to The…
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…
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immediate pressure on North Sea energy projects as he prepares to assemble his cabinet and launch an ambitious domestic policy agenda this coming Monday
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…
UK mortgage approvals hit record lows in August 2023 as rising costs deter buyers, impacting the 30-year mortgage rate landscape
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.
UK ministers face renewed pressure over early-release rules after officials warned that a narrow exemption could create wider prison-capacity consequences.
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…
Canadian Finance Minister suggests UK should team up with Canada in a proposed new economic alliance with Europe
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
Nigel Farage's party says 'Operation Fortress' would stop migrants 'invading', but experts slam proposal as unrealistic
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…
Unions and thinktanks urge the UK to strengthen the financial muscle of the national wealth fund, enhancing investments for a more balanced economy
Major central banks tighten policy or keep rates restrictive as surging energy costs push inflation higher across leading economies.
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…
Documents seen by The Guardian show BMW, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and Bosch urged ministers to keep petrol and diesel models on the road after 2035.
Britain’s gas system is moving back to the centre of the policy debate after an official assessment warned that the country could face supply problems in the 2030s unless ministers act more aggressively to protect the…
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…
The UK’s AI Security Institute says advanced models from OpenAI and Anthropic displayed potentially harmful behavior during a cybersecurity test, highlighting what it described as a new type of risk from AI agents. The…
Britain is reconsidering its requirement that 80 percent of new cars sold in 2030 be zero-emission, with a lower target under discussion.
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…