Greek Police Probe Motive in Death of Scottish Aid Worker Found in Suitcase
ATHENS: Greek authorities are intensifying their investigation into the death of a Scottish humanitarian worker whose body was discovered inside…
United Kingdom
UK Electric Vehicle Sales Surge in July, Exceed Government Target Path
LONDON: Sales of battery electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom rose sharply in July, surpassing the trajectory required under…
AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb Hold Preliminary Talks on Potential $400 Billion Pharma Merger
LONDON: British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has held preliminary discussions with U.S.-based Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential merger that could…
UK Hiring Declines as Demand for AI Skills Reaches Record High, Indeed Reports
LONDON: Hiring activity in the United Kingdom declined during the first half of 2026, while employer demand for artificial intelligence…
UK Could Slip Into Recession if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed, EY Warns
LONDON: The United Kingdom could enter a recession in 2027 if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to commercial shipping…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Pledges New Cost-of-Living Relief for Households
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged fresh support for households struggling with the rising cost of living, assuring…
England and Wales Record Driest July Amid Relentless Heatwaves and Worsening Drought
LONDON: England and Wales have recorded their driest July since records began, following months of relentless heatwaves that have intensified…
UK Finance Minister John Healey to Present First Budget on October 28
LONDON: Britain’s new Finance Minister John Healey has announced that he will present his first Budget on October 28, pledging…
Political Transparency Is Not Optional: Financial Accountability Must Apply to Every Party
Democracy depends not only on free elections but also on public confidence that political parties are financed transparently and lawfully….
Labour Retains Greater Manchester Mayoralty with Decisive Victory in By-Election
MANCHESTER: Britain’s governing Labour Party secured a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election as Bev Craig was elected…