Reform UK’s Proposed Levy on Overseas Workers Faces Strong Opposition from Health and Education Sectors
LONDON: Reform UK’s proposal to impose a levy on employers hiring overseas workers has drawn widespread criticism from leaders in…
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UK PM Andy Burnham Says He Will Challenge Trump Publicly if Britain’s Interests Require It
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is prepared to publicly disagree with U.S. President Donald Trump whenever…
Nearly Half of UK Journalists Say Safety Fears Are Changing Their Reporting, Government Study Finds
LONDON: Nearly half of journalists in the United Kingdom say concerns about their personal safety have influenced how they report…
Family of Former Vodafone Manager Calls for ‘Adrian’s Law’ to Strengthen UK Franchise Protections
LONDON: The family of former Vodafone store manager Adrian Howe is urging the UK government to introduce new legislation, dubbed…
Technical Setback Delays UK’s Rosebank North Sea Oil Project Amid Climate Debate
LONDON: Development of the United Kingdom’s largest undeveloped North Sea oilfield, Rosebank, has been delayed after critical drilling equipment was…
UK Says Armed Forces Ready to Defend Nation Following Iran Warning Over U.S. Bomber Operations
LONDON: The United Kingdom has affirmed that its armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country after Iran’s Islamic…
UK Firms Expect Slower Price and Wage Increases, Boosting Bank of England Inflation Outlook
LONDON: British businesses expect to raise prices and wages at a slower pace over the coming year, according to the…
The Treasury Is Not the Enemy—But It Cannot Be the Government’s Brake Forever
Every new government enters office with ambitious promises. Yet many discover that the greatest obstacle to change is not the…
UK Prime Minister Burnham Holds First Cabinet Meeting, Pledges Action on Economy and Cost of Living
LONDON: Newly appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened his first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, pledging a unified approach to…
Andy Burnham’s Premiership Marks a Turning Point for Britain Amid Economic and Political Uncertainty
Andy Burnham’s arrival at 10 Downing Street marks one of the most significant political transitions in the United Kingdom in…