EU institutions, UK-EU relations, and Brexit aftermath
Europe’s car manufacturers are urging the EU to delay Brexit electric vehicle tariffs due to take effect in January. The industry warns current rules could add 10% duties to cross-Channel EV trade.
A BBC investigation has exposed illegal sperm donors selling samples disguised as grocery deliveries to desperate women. The unregulated online fertility market is booming on social media, with donors bypassing mandatory health screenings.
The wife of former Olympic athlete Curtis Robb told police she feared for her life during years of alleged abuse. The 54-year-old faces charges of repeated controlling and coercive behaviour spanning multiple years.
A woman trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein has told Congress she had dinner at Prince Andrew’s Buckingham Palace apartment. It’s the first time a victim has publicly testified about visiting royal residences.
A new report from the Institute for Government warns the UK lacks a coherent growth strategy and needs urgent reform at No.10 to coordinate economic policy effectively. Without change, Britain risks falling further behind international competitors.
Reform UK has secured £8.2 million in donations during the first quarter of 2024, more than the Conservatives and Labour combined. The figures reveal a dramatic shift in British political fundraising that’s caught established parties off guard.
A co-owner of Macclesfield FC has been suspended from his role following his arrest by police. The National League North club confirmed Robert Smethurst, 48, has been temporarily relieved of all duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
Peter Phillips, King Charles’s nephew and Princess Anne’s son, has married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private Saturday ceremony. The low-key wedding marks a fresh start for the Queen’s eldest grandchild.
Six more people have been charged in connection with violent disorder that erupted in Southampton following the fatal stabbing of teenager Henry Nowak. The charges bring the total number of suspects facing court proceedings to 19.
Investigators believe a devastating fire that destroyed 36 buses at a depot in Chadwell St Mary, Essex, was deliberately set, with fire services describing the incident as significant and challenging.
