There was something revealing about the state of Reform UK in the decision to bring in an immaculately coiffured Frenchman to rally its annual conference. Jordan Bardella, who is expected to become
The United Kingdom is considering reopening deportations to Afghanistan through potential talks with the Taliban, signaling a major shift in policy nearly four years after removals were halted. According to reporting by
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BP has suffered a significant shareholder rebellion after investors rejected key proposals to scale back climate reporting requirements and introduce fully virtual annual general meetings, marking an early challenge for its new
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Man Group, the world’s largest publicly listed hedge fund business, has been hit by a massive $6.1 billion withdrawal from a single institutional client, sending its shares sharply lower and raising fresh
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A major cybersecurity breach involving the UK Biobank has triggered widespread concern after confidential medical data belonging to thousands of British citizens was stolen and allegedly put up for sale online. The
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential figures in modern musical theatre, has revealed the depth of his struggle with alcoholism and the dramatic personal and professional transformation that has followed
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Lloyd’s of London has announced it will end its flagship diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, bringing to a close a programme that has shaped its efforts to reform workplace culture over the
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On 20 January 2026, the UK government formally approved plans for a new Chinese mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court in the City of London, ending months of intense political debate, security reviews,
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The King is set to confront growing “challenges” in the US–UK relationship during a closely managed state visit to Washington, in which he will meet President Donald Trump for private talks inside
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An international arms broker is on trial in London accused of using a government-linked role to facilitate the alleged illegal trade of military equipment to countries under strict embargoes, according to reporting
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A Labour MP has sparked national debate by proposing a “summer of sex” campaign that could include an unprecedented exhibition of adult products inside the UK parliament. Samantha Niblett, who represents South
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