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Countries Move to Strengthen Supply Chains Through a Critical Minerals Alliance

Around 20 countries, including the US, UK, EU members, Japan, Australia, India, and South Korea, will meet in Washington this week to discuss forming a strategic alliance on critical minerals and rare earths. The talks aim to strengthen non-China supply chains for materials essential to modern industries such as electronics, defence, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. The meeting, convened by the US Secretary of State,...

UK Joins European Pact to Build World’s Largest Offshore Clean Energy Grid

The United Kingdom has joined nine European countries in a landmark agreement to develop a vast offshore wind network in the North Sea, aimed at creating the world’s largest “clean energy reservoir.” The pact will link offshore windfarms across borders through high-voltage subsea cables, transforming the region into a major hub for renewable power. Under the agreement, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland,...

Xi Urges UK to Rise Above Differences as Starmer Seeks Reset in China Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the United Kingdom to “rise above differences” and pursue a more stable and consistent relationship, as...

UK Declines to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, Citing Concerns Over Russia

The United Kingdom will not sign up to US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said, citing concerns...

Britain and China Set to Revive ‘Golden Era’ Business Dialogue During Starmer Visit

Britain and China are preparing to revive a high-level business dialogue once described as a “golden era” initiative during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s...

TikTok to Roll Out Advanced Age-Verification System Across the EU and UK

TikTok will soon introduce enhanced age-verification technology across the European Union and the UK as governments push for stricter controls on children’s access to...

EU Seeks Compensation Clause in Brexit Reset Talks with UK

The European Union is pushing for a compensation clause in ongoing Brexit “reset” negotiations with the UK, aimed at protecting the bloc if a...

Snow and Ice to Disrupt Travel Across UK as Cold Spell Continues

Travel disruption is expected across the UK as snow and ice spread over large parts of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with wintry...

Sheikh Tahnoon, UK Security Adviser Discuss Stronger UAE–UK Partnership

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, held a meeting in Abu Dhabi with two senior advisers to...

Europe Rallies Behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy as France, Germany and UK Prepare to Lead Multinational Force in Ukraine

European leaders, including those from France, Germany and the United Kingdom, have said they are ready to take a leading role in deploying...

UK House Prices Predicted to Rise up to 4% in 2026 as Interest Rates Decline

UK house prices are forecast to rise by as much as 4% in 2026, potentially pushing the average property value to approximately £283,918. Nationwide’s...

UK’s Borrowing Premium Shows Signs of Falling as Markets Gain Confidence in Fiscal Plans

The additional cost the UK pays to borrow compared with other major economies may finally be easing as financial markets show increasing confidence in...

European Leaders Rally in London as Zelenskyy Resists US Push for Territorial Concessions

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany in London as Kyiv faces growing pressure from Washington to...

UK Lawmakers Push for Strict Regulation of Advanced AI Systems

More than 100 lawmakers from across the UK’s political spectrum have joined a coordinated call for binding regulation on the most powerful artificial intelligence...