EU-UK diplomacy, security and global affairs
A scathing parliamentary report reveals Britain’s economic security frameworks are dangerously outdated and can’t handle modern threats. MPs say the government’s response to critical vulnerabilities has been wholly inadequate.
France, Germany and the UK sent top diplomats to Moscow in a coordinated push to restart Ukraine peace negotiations. The surprise visit marks the most significant Western diplomatic effort since fighting intensified last month.
Dozens of charities registered in England and Wales have donated millions of pounds to support illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a Guardian investigation has revealed. The findings raise serious questions about oversight of charitable donations flowing to contested territories.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato challenges why governments readily fund military operations but claim poverty when it comes to healthcare and infrastructure. Her Channel 4 appearance questions fiscal double standards.
Labour’s struggles can’t be pinned solely on Keir Starmer’s leadership, new LSE analysis reveals. The party faces deeper structural problems that would persist regardless of who’s in charge.
Britain’s competition regulator has launched an investigation into Paramount’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. The Competition and Markets Authority will examine whether the mega-merger could harm consumers through reduced competition in streaming and broadcasting.
Ireland’s Deputy PM has accused online agitators of stoking Belfast disorder, saying many couldn’t locate the city on a map. The sharp criticism highlights growing concerns about external interference in Northern Ireland’s fragile peace.
Britain’s government is scrambling to manage potential economic shocks from the escalating Iran conflict. New analysis warns the UK faces risks ranging from energy price spikes to disrupted trade routes.
Britain’s economic future depends on embracing both creative excellence and technological innovation, not choosing between them. Policy makers are being urged to abandon outdated thinking that pits the arts against science.
Britain’s economy has peaked earlier than anticipated as war-related pressures drag down growth projections for 2026. Energy costs and supply chain disruptions are squeezing businesses and consumers alike.
