Burnham Faces a Difficult Balancing Act Ahead of the UK’s Autumn Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are approaching the UK’s autumn budget under exceptionally tight fiscal and political…
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University of Exeter Approves Partnership to Train Saudi Military Officers and Officials
LONDON: The University of Exeter has approved a formal partnership with Saudi Arabia to provide advanced academic training to senior…
Gordon Brown Predicts Northern Ireland Will Eventually Join a United Ireland
LONDON: Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he believes Ireland will ultimately become united, predicting that Northern Ireland…
Far-Right Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by US Immigration Authorities
WASHINGTON: British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after authorities determined…
Burnham’s Electoral Reform Push Could Redefine Labour and Britain’s Political System
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s renewed advocacy of electoral reform has placed proportional representation at the centre of Britain’s political debate,…
Harry and Meghan’s Brand Faces a Defining Test as They Return to Britain
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Britain is creating a new chapter for the couple’s global public image, but…
Seven Charged Over Damage to Trump’s Scottish Golf Course, Prosecutors Cite ‘Terrorist Connection’
LONDON: Seven people have been charged with damaging U.S. President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, with prosecutors alleging…
Russia Warns It Could Strike UK Military Targets Over Ukraine’s Use of British Missiles
MOSCOW: Russia has warned that it could target British military facilities in and outside Ukraine in response to Kyiv’s use…
UK PM Andy Burnham Faces Tough Test Over Spending Plans as Parliament Resumes
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a major test as Parliament prepares to resume, with his government under…
Sterling Weakens as Markets Scale Back Bank of England Rate Hike Bets
LONDON: The British pound slipped to a one-week low against the U.S. dollar and the euro on Thursday as investors…