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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 Inflation Jumps to 3.8% as Food and Travel Costs Rise

UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, exceeding forecasts and raising doubts about further interest rate cuts this year. The figure, up from 3.6%...

UK Urges EU Leaders to Temper Public Rhetoric on Ukraine

British officials have cautioned European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, to stop making public demands regarding upcoming peace...

UK and Australia Forge 50-Year Nuclear Submarine Treaty Amidst AUKUS Developments

The United Kingdom and Australia have formalized a landmark 50-year treaty to facilitate the design and construction of a new class of nuclear-powered submarines,...

UK and France Launch Landmark Migrant Return Deal Under “One In, One Out” Scheme

 Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have announced a new bilateral agreement aimed at curbing illegal Channel crossings, marking a major...

UK Sets Ambitious 5% GDP Defence Spending Target by 2035 Amid Rising Global Tensions

 The UK government has announced a landmark commitment to spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035, marking one of the most significant...

Deep Divisions Emerge: Labour Muslim MPs and Councillors Demand Stronger Stance on Gaza, Citing Disquiet and Concerns Over Islamophobia

London, UK – A significant wave of disquiet is sweeping through the Labour Party's Muslim representatives, with a groundbreaking new survey revealing widespread dissatisfaction...

Make Housing a National Priority, Says Peabody Boss, as Sector Faces Breaking Point

Social housing must be treated as critical national infrastructure to unlock billions in vital investment, urges Ian McDermott, chair of Peabody and incoming leader...

Historic Leadership Showdown Set to Transform UK’s NASUWT Teaching Union

For the first time in over three decades, the NASUWT teaching union will hold a contested leadership election, igniting a pivotal moment for its...

Disability Assessment Firm Sees Profit Surge Amid Calls for Fairer Benefits System

Maximus, the US-based firm responsible for assessing disability benefits eligibility in the UK, has reported a 23% increase in pre-tax profits, rising to £29.1...

Boston Metal gets $120 million boost from ArcelorMittal for ‘green steel’

Boston Metal, a Massachusetts-based company, took a significant step towards realizing the production of "green steel" with a $120 million investment from ArcelorMittal, the...

FDA’s advisers back plan to simplify COVID vaccinations

The United States is on the brink of reshaping its COVID vaccination strategy to resemble the annual flu shot model, a significant departure in...

Economy likely slowed but still posted solid growth in Q4

Washington: The U.S. economy likely rolled out of 2022 with momentum, registering decent growth in the face of painful inflation, high interest rates and...