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China Lifts Sanctions on British MPs and Peers After Starmer Xi Talks in Beijing
Following high-level discussions, Beijing rescinds travel bans on six UK parliamentarians and signals openness to closer diplomatic engagement
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Starmer Says UK Cannot Ignore China After Trump Criticises Trade Strategy
The British prime minister defends engagement with Beijing amid criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, stressing pragmatic diplomacy and economic interests
France Reports More Than Six Thousand Migrants Rescued on UK-Bound Channel Crossings in 2025
Maritime authorities say nearly fifty thousand people attempted the perilous journey, with thousands saved at sea and dozens losing their lives
EU Insists the UK Must Pay into Budget as Precondition for Post-Brexit Energy Market Access
Brussels signals it will not agree a new UK-EU electricity trading arrangement without a British financial contribution, complicating reset talks
Starmer’s Beijing Reset Delivers Diplomatic Openings and Practical Gains for Both Britain and China
The UK prime minister’s visit yields eased political tensions, restored parliamentary access and new economic pathways as London and Beijing recalibrate relations
UK Creative Industries Urge Government to Establish Clear AI Regulatory Framework
Industry leaders warn that unchecked artificial intelligence use risks undermining jobs, copyright and investment across Britain’s cultural sectors
Boris Johnson to Speak at University of Wisconsin–Madison in March
The former UK prime minister is scheduled to deliver a public address and take part in discussion on global leadership and democratic politics
UK’s First Rapid-Charging Battery Train Enters Passenger Service
A new battery-powered train capable of ultra-fast charging is set to carry passengers for the first time, marking a milestone in Britain’s rail decarbonisation push
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In the end, a vision without the ability to execute it is probably a hallucination.
Starmer and Xi Advocate a Deeper Strategic Partnership Between the UK and China
During a landmark Beijing meeting, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping call for enhanced cooperation on trade, investment and global issues amid shifting geopolitical dynamics
Santander UK Appoints Mahesh Aditya as New CEO Ahead of Strategic TSB Integration
Experienced Santander executive set to lead the UK bank from March as it prepares to absorb TSB and drive future growth
Apple Ends iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK, Transitions to New Flexible Finance Model
The technology giant discontinues its annual iPhone Upgrade Program in Britain and introduces a credit-based financing alternative for future device purchases
Gold and Silver Prices Plunge as Markets Reprice Fed Leadership Outlook
Precious metals retreat sharply after President Trump’s selection of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair signals shifts in monetary expectations
President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East
President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided.
Asian airports are beginning to implement COVID-style screenings in response to a Nipah virus outbreak.
The virus can spread between animals and people, specifically from fruit bats and pigs.
Did Keir Starmer's visit to China help improve bilateral relations - and how much did President Trump have to do with it?
"Let's deal with each other as adults and respect our differences and move on to a better, more constructive outcome for the Chinese and British people"
From Samsung's soaring profits to a major round of Amazon job cuts, Here is a roundup of the big stories in business and finance for this week
A convicted terrorist, who plotted to blow up British Embassy & Church probably will be elected to become a member of the UK government
Once you own the voting block - you can vote in anyone - conquered without firing a single shot.
Khaby Lame sold his face, voice, and behavior patterns for $975 million so a company can build an AI clone of him.
Fired in 2020 to digital clone in 2026.
Meanwhile in Lille, France French police lower their shields to make way for the firefighters protesting Emmanuel Macrons treasonous sell out government.
The European revolution was always going to start in France…. Once the police will start to serve the people instead of the corrupt politicians, democracy will prevail and human rights will win.
AstraZeneca Announces £11bn China Investment After Scaling Back UK Expansion Plans
British pharmaceutical group pledges $15bn in Chinese manufacturing, research and development as part of deeper global strategy amid shifting domestic priorities
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Starmer and Xi Forge Warming UK-China Ties in Beijing Amid Strategic Reset
Britain’s prime minister holds rare high-level talks with Chinese President, advancing trade, cooperation and diplomatic engagement after years of strained relations
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Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot AI Tools to UK Students, Faculty and University Staff
Expanded access to Microsoft Copilot marks a major step in bringing generative artificial intelligence into British higher education
UK Signals Push for Expanded Services Access to China After Starmer–Xi Talks
London pledges deeper engagement on finance, legal and professional services as bilateral economic reset gathers pace
China to Halve Tariffs on UK Whisky Following Xi–Starmer Talks in Beijing
Tariff cut on Scotch whisky marks early economic breakthrough as Britain and China move to reset strained trade relations
UK Food Sector Urges Transition Period in Light of Post-Brexit Regulatory Reset Talks with EU
British farming and food industry leaders call for phased implementation of aligning rules to prevent disruption and economic loss from abrupt change
China Agrees Visa-Free Entry for British Citizens as Keir Starmer Secures Breakthrough in Beijing
UK travellers to gain short-stay visa-free access following high-level talks between London and Beijing during the prime minister’s visit
UK’s Keir Starmer in Beijing for Strategic Reset as China Courts Western Allies
British prime minister holds rare talks with President Xi Jinping to deepen economic and diplomatic ties amid global uncertainty
Convicted Terrorist Who Plotted to Bomb British Consulate Seeks Council Seat in Birmingham
Shahid Butt, once jailed over a Yemen terror plot including attacks on a consulate and church, is standing for election in local government
FTSE 100 Climbs to New All-Time Peak as Commodity Prices Surge and Miners Rally
London’s benchmark index hits fresh record led by mining and energy shares on strength in oil, copper and precious metals
Manchesterism Emerges as a Bold Proposal to Reshape Britain’s Economic and Political Landscape
Greater Manchester’s devolved growth model, championed by Mayor Andy Burnham, is gaining traction as a potential blueprint for national reform
This is London, UK - a city where the domestic population is a minority.
The world’s biggest TikToker, Khaby Lame, has signed a $975 million deal to transform his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture @nicolesyLIVE outlines what’s in his agreement
Kier Scammer in China: "It is in our national interest to engage with China."
Deportations vs Protests. Clinton; 12.5m-Protests: 0 Bush: 10m-Protests: 0 Obama: 5.2m-Protests: 0 Biden: 7m-Protests: 0 Trump: 1.2m-Protests: THOUSANDS All whipped up by the legacy media.
Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase will both match the US government's initial $1,000 contribution to the newly created ‘Trump Accounts,’ giving eligible employees' newborns a head start in the stock market.
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
The company reported 2025 revenue of about ninety-four point eight billion dollars and outlined roughly twenty billion dollars of 2026 capital spending tied to robotics and autonomy.
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Growing Need for U.S. Defense Support Amid Allies' Underinvestment
"The reason why you need such a strong U.S. backstop is because our allies and our partners have not invested enough in their own defense capabilities over the last 20 or 30 years ... NATO is going to be stronger if our allies are more c...
Starmer Seeks Economic Gains From China Visit While Navigating US Diplomatic Sensitivities
UK Prime Minister says engagement with Beijing can benefit British business without forcing a choice between China and the United States
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Starmer Says China Visit Will Deliver Economic Benefits as He Prepares to Meet Xi Jinping
UK Prime Minister emphasises trade opportunities and national interest ahead of high-stakes talks in Beijing
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UK Prime Minister Starmer Arrives in China to Bolster Trade and Warn Firms of Strategic Opportunities
Keir Starmer begins first UK leader’s visit to Beijing in eight years with a call for British businesses to seize China’s market while balancing security interests
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The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
AI has reduced the cost of producing “perfect” applications to near-zero. That has triggered a volume shock in recruiting, a surge in fabricated credentials, and an arms race in automated screening. In the newest failure mode, employers ...
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Same Man, Fake Media Double Standards: Obama Decorated Tom Homan — Trump Appoints Him, and Suddenly He’s “Extreme”
The media’s standard isn’t “good vs. bad.” It’s blue vs. red. If Obama rewards a man, it’s proof of competence. If Trump hires the same man, it becomes evidence of evil. That isn’t principled coverage — it’s partisan branding, pretending...
Chris Brown Appears in London Court Ahead of October Assault Trial
US R&B star makes a brief appearance at Southwark Crown Court as he prepares to face charges over an alleged nightclub attack
UK Moves to Give Websites Power to Opt Out of Google’s AI Search Summaries
Proposed competition rules would allow publishers to block use of their content in AI-generated search answers while remaining visible online
UK Media and Advertising Sector Criticise YouTube After Pulling Out of Official TV Audience Measurement
YouTube suspends participation in Barb’s joint TV viewership ratings system after legal challenge over data usage, triggering industry backlash
Eleven Nations, Including UK, France and Canada, Condemn Israel’s Demolition of UNRWA Headquarters
Foreign ministers issue rare joint rebuke urging Israel to respect United Nations premises and international obligations after East Jerusalem demolition
UK Regulator Proposes New Rules to Give Publishers Control Over Google’s AI Overviews
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority seeks to let media outlets opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI-generated search summaries
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China Lifts Sanctions on British MPs and Peers After Starmer Xi Talks in Beijing
AstraZeneca Announces £11bn China Investment After Scaling Back UK Expansion Plans
Starmer and Xi Forge Warming UK-China Ties in Beijing Amid Strategic Reset
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
Starmer Seeks Economic Gains From China Visit While Navigating US Diplomatic Sensitivities
Starmer Says China Visit Will Deliver Economic Benefits as He Prepares to Meet Xi Jinping
UK Prime Minister Starmer Arrives in China to Bolster Trade and Warn Firms of Strategic Opportunities
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
UK Banks Pledge £11 Billion Lending Package to Help Firms Expand Overseas
Suella Braverman Defects to Reform UK, Accusing Conservatives of Betrayal on Core Policies
Melania Trump Documentary Sees Limited Box Office Traction in UK Cinemas
UK’s Starmer and Trump Agree on Urgent Need to Bolster Arctic Security
Starmer Breaks Diplomatic Restraint With Firm Rebuke of Trump, Seizing Chance to Advocate for Europe
UK Finance Minister Reeves to Join Starmer on China Visit to Bolster Trade and Economic Ties
Prince Harry Says Sacrifices of NATO Forces in Afghanistan Deserve ‘Respect’ After Trump Remarks
Barron Trump Emerges as Key Remote Witness in UK Assault and Rape Trial
Trump Reverses Course and Criticises UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Agreement
Elizabeth Hurley Tells UK Court of ‘Brutal’ Invasion of Privacy in Phone Hacking Case
UK Bond Yields Climb as Report Fuels Speculation Over Andy Burnham’s Return to Parliament
Prince William to Make Official Visit to Saudi Arabia in February
Prince Harry Breaks Down in London Court, Says UK Tabloids Have Made Meghan Markle’s Life ‘Absolute Misery’
Malin + Goetz UK Business Enters Administration, All Stores Close
EU and UK Reject Trump’s Greenland-Linked Tariff Threats and Pledge Unified Response
UK Deepfake Crackdown Puts Intense Pressure on Musk’s Grok AI After Surge in Non-Consensual Explicit Images
Prince Harry Becomes Emotional in London Court, Invokes Memory of Princess Diana in Testimony Against UK Tabloids
UK Inflation Rises Unexpectedly but Interest Rate Cuts Still Seen as Likely
Starmer Steps Back from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Amid Strained US–UK Relations
Prince Harry’s Lawyer Tells UK Court Daily Mail Was Complicit in Unlawful Privacy Invasions
UK Government Approves China’s ‘Mega Embassy’ in London Amid Debate Over Security and Diplomacy
Trump Cites UK’s Chagos Islands Sovereignty Shift as Justification for Pursuing Greenland Acquisition
UK Government Weighs Australia-Style Social Media Ban for Under-Sixteens Amid Rising Concern Over Online Harm
Trump Aides Say U.S. Has Discussed Offering Asylum to British Jews Amid Growing Antisemitism Concerns
UK Seeks Diplomatic De-escalation with Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threat
Prince Harry Returns to London as High Court Trial Begins Over Alleged Illegal Tabloid Snooping
High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Kills at Least Twenty-One and Injures Scores
Meghan Markle May Return to the U.K. This Summer as Security Review Advances
Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks EU Response and Risks Deep Transatlantic Rift
Prince Harry’s High Court Battle With Daily Mail Publisher Begins in London
Trump’s Tariff Escalation Presents Complex Challenges for the UK Economy
UK Prime Minister Starmer Rebukes Trump’s Greenland Tariff Strategy as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Prince Harry’s Last Press Case in UK Court Signals Potential Turning Point in Media and Royal Relations
OpenAI to Begin Advertising in ChatGPT in Strategic Shift to New Revenue Model
GDP Growth Remains the Most Telling Barometer of Britain’s Economic Health
Prince William and Kate Middleton Stay Away as Prince Harry Visits London Amid Lingering Rift
Britain Braces for Colder Weather and Snow Risk as Temperatures Set to Plunge
Mass Protests Erupt as UK Nears Decision on China’s ‘Mega Embassy’ in London
Prince Harry to Return to UK to Testify in High-Profile Media Trial Against Associated Newspapers
Keir Starmer Rejects Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
Prince Harry Returns to UK High Court as Final Privacy Trial Against Daily Mail Publisher Begins
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