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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...

Starmer Calls Farage ‘Spineless’ for Failing to Address Racism Allegations in Reform UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sharply criticized Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, accusing him of being “spineless” for failing to act on racism within...

UK Business Leaders Urge Chancellor Reeves to Mandate 25% Pension Investment in British Firms

More than 250 British business leaders have called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to require pension funds to invest a quarter of their assets in...

Starmer Defends Green Economy Push Ahead of COP30 Despite Tropical Forest Fund Row

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to leading global climate action as he departed for Brazil to attend the COP30 summit, vowing...

UK Telecom Giants Unite to Block Phone Number ‘Spoofing’ Within a Year

Six of the UK’s largest telecom providers have announced a joint initiative to eliminate phone number “spoofing” within the next 12 months in...

Rachel Reeves’s Proposed VAT Cut on Electricity Bills Faces Backlash from Experts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering scrapping the 5% VAT on household electricity bills to ease the cost of living crisis and fulfill her...

UK Launches Search for First-Ever ‘Town of Culture’ to Celebrate Local Creativity

The UK government has launched a nationwide competition to find the country’s first-ever “Town of Culture,” aiming to celebrate smaller communities that have...

UK and Vietnam Sign Landmark Deal to Curb Illegal Migration

The United Kingdom and Vietnam have reached a new agreement aimed at curbing illegal migration, marking what London described as the strongest accord Hanoi...

Rachel Reeves Vows to Defy Gloomy UK Economic Forecasts Amid £20bn Fiscal Gap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to challenge bleak economic projections after the UK’s fiscal watchdog warned of a productivity downgrade that could leave a...

UK Signs £8bn Typhoon Jet Deal with Turkey Amid Human Rights Concerns

The United Kingdom has finalized an £8 billion agreement to sell 20 Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey, a move that has sparked debate over...

Reeves Leads UK Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Debate

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will lead a high-level trade delegation to Saudi Arabia on Monday, marking the first such Gulf visit by a British...

MPs Warn Reeves Against Cutting Cash ISA Allowance in Upcoming Budget

A cross-party group of senior MPs has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves not to reduce the annual cash ISA allowance in the upcoming Budget, warning...

Starmer Defends Digital ID Plan, Promises Safeguards for Privacy and Access

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to introducing a digital ID system, describing it as a tool to enhance security and convenience...