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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Warns Europe to Prepare for Rising Drone Threats

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cautioned that Europe must urgently prepare for potential drone attacks carried out not just by states, but also by terrorist groups, criminal networks, and lone individuals. Speaking during his visit to the United Kingdom, Zelenskyy highlighted how rapidly advancing drone technology is making large-scale attacks cheaper and more accessible. He warned that such capabilities are no longer limited to powerful...

EU Pushes Urgent Talks with UK to Save Reset Deal

The European Union has called for an urgent acceleration in negotiations with the United Kingdom, warning that efforts to reset relations risk collapsing ahead of a planned July summit. Maroš Šefčovič said both sides must “change gears” to overcome key sticking points, particularly disagreements over tuition fees for EU students under a proposed youth mobility scheme. The issue has emerged as a major obstacle to...

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...

Retired Worker Told to Repay £25,000 After Pension Miscalculation

A retired civil servant has been asked to return £25,000 after an error led to 11 years of pension overpayments. The 63-year-old, informed earlier...

King Charles Vows Joint UK-Germany Support Against Russian Aggression

King Charles reaffirmed the UK and Germany’s united stance against Russian aggression as he welcomed German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a state visit. Addressing...

UK Government Moves to Ban Cryptocurrency Donations Over Security Concerns

UK ministers are preparing legislation to prohibit political donations made through cryptocurrency, citing concerns over anonymity and the difficulty of verifying the true origin...

UK Government Moves to Ban Cryptocurrency Donations Over Security Concerns

UK ministers are preparing legislation to prohibit political donations made through cryptocurrency, citing concerns over anonymity and the difficulty of verifying the true origin...

Rising Flood Risks Put Europe’s Aging Landfills at Risk of Leaking Toxic Waste

Thousands of older landfills across the UK and Europe sit in flood-prone areas, raising growing concerns that climate-driven storms and rising water levels could...

China Urges UK to Uphold One-China Policy in Talks With British Security Adviser

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi met with Jonathan Powell, the UK prime minister’s national security adviser, in Beijing, where he reiterated China’s firm position...

UK Pledges Strong Action to Prevent Future Gas Supply Crisis

UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks has warned that the country must “do whatever it takes” to avoid a potential gas supply crisis by...

Nigel Farage’s Evolving Responses to School-Day Racism Allegations: A Timeline

Nigel Farage’s statements about alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour during his school years at Dulwich College have shifted considerably over more than a decade...

Miliband Urges COP30 to Find ‘Creative’ Path to Fossil Fuel Phaseout Roadmap

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has called on COP30 negotiators to pursue “creative” solutions to preserve a global roadmap for transitioning away from fossil...