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UK defence spending surges as AI focus intensifies
In a significant development from The Hague ahead of the NATO Summit, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a commitment to increase national security spending to 5% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product


Keir Starmer faces labour revolt over EU reset deal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is grappling with a brewing rebellion


Labour faces revolt over pensioner fuel payment cuts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government is bracing for a potential rebellion from its own MPs over plans to scale back winter fuel payments


Bank of England signals interest rate cut amid rising energy costs
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% tomorrow


Winter fuel cuts under review
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within his own party to reverse planned cuts to winter fuel support


Starmer warns against Tory-Reform coalition
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning against a potential coalition between the Conservative Party and Reform UK


UK and EU Set to sign historic defense and security pact
The United Kingdom and the European Union are on the brink of finalizing a landmark defense and security agreement


Prime Minister Starmer reaffirms support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated the United Kingdom's unwavering support for Ukraine during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.


Chancellor Rachel Reeves rejects 'Buy British' campaign amid rising US tariffs
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected calls for a "Buy British" campaign in response to new U.S. trade tariffs


Trump Tariffs Prompt UK Call for Restraint
he UK government has called for restraint and pragmatism in response to sweeping new U.S. import tariffs


Keir Starmer is bracing for a potential diplomatic clash with President Donald Trump
As the Labour government moves to block a major American takeover of a British defense firm. The contentious decision, reported widely...


UK steel sector gets ready for impact among possible US tariffs
Significantly for the manufacturing sector in the UK, the government is negotiating the possibility of a 25% tariff on steel exports


Elon Musk's controversial comments on UK politics spark debate
Comments from Elon Musk, who has once more entered the field of British politics with statements aimed at Nigel Farage


The UK government declares significant reform of adult social care
The UK government declares significant reform of adult social care


Anticipated modifications to London's bus network in 2025
In accordance with the UK government's mandate, bus fares in England, including London, are scheduled to rise


Starmer's Christmas message faces criticism
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's inaugural Christmas message has elicited unexpected controversy


Reform UK is on the brink of surpassing the Conservatives
Reform UK has experienced an unexpected surge in membership, which is now on the brink of surpassing the Conservative Party


Rising water prices in England gathers steam
Rising water prices in England gathers steam
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