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07:51 Switzerland flexes financial muscle ahead of tariff date in Washington

Top Swiss officials will this week test whether big commitments to the U.S. can help secure relief from import tariffs, after pharma giant Roche followed its cross-town rival Novartis in announcing major investments in the United States.

00:25 Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally

Oil prices settled more than $1 per barrel higher on Tuesday as new U.S. sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped spark a recovery rally from the prior session's steep selloff.

22:56 FX firm Argentex shares suspended after volatility-induced margin calls

Shares of British currency risk management company Argentex were suspended from trading on Tuesday after the company said its liquidity had significantly worsened due to the sharp fall in the U.S. dollar.

21/04 Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are expected to agree to deepen defence and security ties, including stepping up support for Ukraine, when they meet on Tuesday, Starmer's office said.

18/04 World record-holder Chepngetich, Jepchirchir withdraw from London Marathon

World record holder Ruth Chepngetich and reigning champion Peres Jepchirchir have withdrawn from the London Marathon, organisers said on Friday, less than two weeks before the race.

18/04 Four dead in 'unimaginable' Italian cable car crash near Naples

Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services and firefighters said.

17/04 Oil set for weekly rise after new Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose to the highest in two weeks on Thursday amid low liquidity ahead of the Easter holidays after the United States imposed new sanctions to curb Iranian oil exports, elevating supply concerns.

17/04 BP leadership faces shareholder vote amid Elliott campaign, climate ire

BP's board is up for re-election at its annual general meeting on Thursday as the group faces activist shareholder Elliott Management and climate-focused investors who have called for a vote against Chairman Helge Lund.

16/04 UK's highest court to rule on definition of 'woman' under equality laws

The United Kingdom's top court will issue a ruling on Wednesday on the legal definition of a woman under equality laws, a case that could have far-reaching implications for the fractious debate over transgender rights.

15/04 Inquest into death of tech tycoon Mike Lynch in yacht sinking will take 'many months', court hears

The investigation into the deaths of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, banker Jonathan Bloomer and members of their families who perished when a luxury yacht sank last year will take many months, a British inquest was told on Tuesday.

15/04 Andrew Tate faces UK civil trial in 2027 over abuse, coercive control allegations

Andrew Tate, an internet personality and self-described misogynist, faces a 2027 trial in four women's civil lawsuits for alleged physical and sexual abuse, in a case their lawyers say is the first of its kind in Britain about allegations of coercive control.

15/04 Italy says Britain is not sharing technology on fighter project

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said Britain is not fully sharing technologies with Italy and Japan in a major project to develop a new fighter jet and urged London to bring down the "barriers of selfishness".

15/04 UK labour market shows slowdown signs in run-up to employer tax hike

Britain's labour market showed signs of weakening in data published on Tuesday that suggested a hit to hiring in the run-up to this month's increase in a tax on employers, but wage growth remained strong.

15/04 High UK visa costs deter international scientists and engineers

It took Ed Roberts over a year to find a senior scientist to work at his cancer research laboratory in Scotland, a delay he blames on high UK visa costs that made it harder to attract international workers.

15/04 UK sanctions Swedish-based Iranian criminal network over plots in Europe

The British government on Monday sanctioned what it said was a Swedish-based Iranian criminal network and its leader, citing the group's role in attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe.

14/04 World unites in praise of McIlroy after momentous Masters triumph

British royalty hailed a new king of golf as tributes poured in from both sides of the Atlantic after Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy claimed a career slam with a stunning Masters triumph.

14/04 Britain sends Ukraine second part of $3 billion war loan

Britain sent Ukraine 752 million pounds ($990 million) to buy air defences and artillery on Monday, part of a broader $50 billion international loan programme backed by frozen Russian assets, Britain's government said.

14/04 Gloom in Barbieland as Trump tariffs drive up costs

Surrounded by hundreds of Barbies at her home in the northern Spanish port of Gijon, TikTok influencer and collector Noemi de Lama has shared the news with her followers that U.S. tariffs are likely to drive up the price of their favourite dolls.

14/04 Ex-Conservative lawmaker and 14 others charged over UK election timing bets

A former lawmaker in Britain's now opposition Conservative Party has been charged alongside 14 others with gambling offences over bets made on the timing of the national election last year, the Gambling Commission said on Monday.

14/04 UK confident of keeping British Steel going after taking control

Britain expressed confidence on Monday of securing enough raw materials to keep the blast furnaces at its last maker of virgin steel burning, after the government seized operational control from its Chinese owners.

14/04 China no longer welcome in UK steel sector, minister says

Previous British governments had been "naive" to allow Chinese companies to be involved in the steel sector, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said.

13/04 Looser food standards off the menu in any US-UK trade deal, UK says

Britain will not relax its food safety standards as part of any deal to secure lower tariffs on its exports to the United States, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday.

13/04 Britain makes $26 bln export finance support available amid tariff turmoil

Small and medium-sized businesses will also have access to loans of up to 2 million pounds as part of the package.

12/04 UK seeks emergency powers to take control of British Steel

British lawmakers were recalled for an emergency session on Saturday to vote on laws to keep British Steel's blast furnaces open, as the government said a full nationalisation of the UK's last maker of virgin steel was becoming increasingly likely.

11/04 UK lays groundwork for nationalisation of British Steel

Britain moved towards the nationalisation of British Steel after it recalled parliament to introduce legislation that would keep the company's blast furnaces open, a move aimed at preserving the country's steel-making capability and saving jobs.

11/04 UK economy grows 0.5% in February, beating expectations

Britain's economy grew at a monthly pace of 0.5% in February, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday, well above economists' expectations in a Reuters poll for an expansion of 0.1%.

11/04 Ukraine to receive $580 million of UK-led military support

Ukraine will receive fresh military support worth 450 million pounds ($580 million), Britain said on Friday, as European allies attempt to strengthen the country's position ahead of any peace deal with Russia.

10/04 Europeans discuss Ukraine peace force but big questions still open

Defence ministers from some 30 countries met in Brussels on Thursday to discuss a "reassurance force" for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia but key questions about its mission and any U.S. support remained unanswered.

10/04 Trump tariff pause leaves CEOs asking: What happens in 90 days?

U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden about-face on sweeping import tariffs did little to soothe companies' worries about the fallout from his trade war and its chaotic implementation: soaring costs, falling orders and snarled supply chains.

09/04 Prince Harry returns to London court for final day of UK security appeal

Prince Harry returned to London's Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday for his appeal over changes to his protection after he stepped down from royal duties, as the British government argued his security presented a "unique set of circumstances".

09/04 Explainer: What is PISCES and can it herald a UK capital markets revolution?

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out proposals for a new platform - The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) - to enable trading of shares in private companies.

09/04 Banks to battle exchanges for fees on Britain's new private share trading platform

Britain's hopes of an equity capital market revival are weighing heavily on a secondary share trading platform that is sowing discord in the finance sector months before its launch.

09/04 Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates

Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese independence activists, Tibetan rights advocates and others opposed by the Chinese government.

08/04 Retail tycoon Philip Green loses human rights case against UK

British retail tycoon Philip Green on Tuesday lost a legal case against the United Kingdom over the use of parliamentary privilege, which was invoked to publicly name him in 2018 as facing allegations of sexual harassment.

08/04 Prince Harry's lawyer tells London court UK security stance 'unjustified'

Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in Britain on Tuesday at London's Royal Courts of Justice to fight the government over changes made to his security after he stepped down from royal duties, which his lawyer branded unjustified.

07/04 Aerospace firms scour contracts over tariffs after supplier challenge

Planemakers, airlines and suppliers are combing through billions of dollars worth of contracts to check their exposure to tariffs after a major U.S. supplier sparked debate over who should pay for an emerging trade war, industry sources said on Monday.

07/04 European stocks' stellar start to 2025 snuffed out as tariffs cloud Q1 earnings

European equities' impressive start to 2025 has been obliterated in three sessions of heavy selling, while executives tot up the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on supply chains, possibly forcing them to ditch previous financial predictions.

07/04 "Giant" Dahl drama and Benjamin Button shine at London's Olivier Awards

"Giant" starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl and a musical reimagining of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" were among the many winners at Britain's Olivier theatre awards on Sunday, picking up three prizes each.

06/04 EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs

The European Commission, which coordinates EU trade policy, will propose to members late on Monday a list of U.S. products to hit with extra duties in response to Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs rather than the broader reciprocal levies.

05/04 Russia blasts 'paranoid' UK over foreign influence register

Russia said on Wednesday that Britain's elite had shown its paranoia and intellectual inferiority by proposing to place anyone working for the Russian state on the highest tier of its upcoming foreign influence registration scheme.

05/04 China to US: 'Market has spoken' after tariffs spur selloff

China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and called on Washington for "equal-footed consultation" after global markets plunged in reaction to the trade levies that drew Chinese retaliation.

05/04 Sex toys and exploding cosmetics: anatomy of a 'hybrid war' on the West

Fake cosmetics, massage pillows and sex toys. Crude homemade explosives. A Russian known as Warrior. A code word: Mary.

05/04 Zelenskiy says details of foreign troop contingent in Ukraine could be ready in a month

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that European military planners could be ready within a month with details of a foreign troop contingent in Ukraine seen as critical to ending the war with Russia.

04/04 Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered

U.S. trading partners have few good options in their trade war with President Donald Trump, other than to sue for peace.

04/04 China hits back hard in global trade war with tariffs on US goods

China announced additional tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods on Friday, the most serious escalation in a trade war with President Donald Trump that has fed fears of a recession and triggered a global stock market rout.

04/04 As tax hit looms, UK employers prepare to push up prices

Pub owner Philip Thorley sees only one direction for his prices once a tax hike for British employers kicks in next week: up. That may be bad news for the Bank of England, which plans to lower interest rates to help the sluggish economy.

04/04 Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Khan accused of retaliation for sexual misconduct allegation, sources say

U.N. investigators examining allegations of sexual misconduct by International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan are also looking into alleged retaliation for the accusations, five sources briefed on the matter have told Reuters.

04/04 Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend 'spiritual and moral values'

Russia's general prosecutor on Thursday banned the activities of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, accusing it of taking a negative stance towards countries like Russia that protect "traditional spiritual and moral values".

03/04 UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cup as sole bidder

The United Kingdom appears set to host the 2035 Women's World Cup after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday described its interest as the "one valid bid" for the tournament.

03/04 UK pins hopes on US trade talks after Trump tariff blitz

Britain said it believed a trade deal with the United States was close as it sought to soften the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs which threaten an escalating global trade war that would hurt its open economy.

03/04 Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

President Donald Trump's move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports on allies and rivals alike sparked threats of retaliation, intensifying a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and raising fears of recession.

03/04 Small-town Ireland nervous as Trump seeks to lure pharma investment to US

As U.S. President Donald Trump takes aim at the mostly American-owned pharmaceutical factories that dot the Irish countryside, the people of Carrigtwohill are getting nervous.

03/04 Trump tariffs pile stress on ailing world economy

The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by record debt and unnerved by geopolitical strife.

02/04 Heathrow boss criticised over resilience as lawmakers probe shutdown

The boss of Heathrow came under fire for an 18-hour shutdown at the airport last month after an airline representative said he had raised concerns about the hub's resilience days earlier, as lawmakers scrutinised the nationally embarrassing incident.

02/04 MI5 delves into the history of spying in new London exhibition

Britain's spy agency MI5 is revealing some secrets.

01/04 Volkswagen, Stellantis and other carmakers hit with $495 million EU cartel fine

Volkswagen , Stellantis , 13 other carmakers and their car association were fined a total of 458 million euros ($495 million) by EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday for taking part in a vehicle recycling cartel.

01/04 Tesla car sales in France, Sweden drop to lowest first-quarter in four years

Tesla's sales in France and Sweden fell year-on-year for a third consecutive month in March, contributing to the lowest first-quarterly sales figures in the two countries since 2021 for Elon Musk's electric car brand, data showed on Tuesday.

01/04 Rami Malek leads 'relatable' revenge thriller 'The Amateur'

Oscar winner and former Bond villain Rami Malek plays an unlikely action hero in the espionage thriller "The Amateur".

31/03 Big Tobacco targets Trump in hope - and fear - of change

Big tobacco companies like British American Tobacco are lobbying U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to crack down on illegal vapes, including via import bans on Chinese devices, documents show and industry consultants said.

31/03 UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM's spokesman says

Britain expects to be hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to impose global tariffs this week and the government has been preparing for all eventualities, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman said on Monday.

31/03 Britain hosts key nations to coordinate fight against people smugglers

Britain will on Monday host a meeting of more than 40 countries and organisations, including the United States, France and Vietnam, to try to coordinate internationally its fight against illegal migration and those who profit from it.

31/03 UK's Primark boss Paul Marchant resigns after 'error of judgement'

Associated British Foods said the boss of its Primark clothing business, Paul Marchant, had resigned with immediate effect following an allegation made by an individual about his behaviour towards her in a social environment.

30/03 Markets in Q1: Everything's been Trumped!

Most investors knew things could turn turbulent this year given U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power, but few predicted the kind of a rodeo ride it has been so far.

29/03 Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair

The chair of a charity Prince Harry set up to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana has accused him of "harassment and bullying at scale" after he quit this week over a dispute he described as "devastating".

29/03 Figure Skating-Americans Chock and Bates win third straight ice dance world title

Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed gold at the World Figure Skating Championships on Saturday to become the first team in 28 years to capture three consecutive world ice dance titles.

29/03 Former Church of England leader says scale of abuse scandal was 'overwhelming'

Justin Welby, the former spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide, reiterated he had failed to ensure proper investigations into allegations of abuse within the Church of England, saying the scale of the issue was "overwhelming".

28/03 CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources says

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its two port operations near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid growing pressure from Beijing.

27/03 King Charles temporarily hospitalised after side effects from cancer treatment, Palace says

Britain's King Charles spent a short time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said, with royal sources saying it was a minor issue.

27/03 Coming to a store near you: double-digit coffee price hikes

If your favourite coffee beans have vanished from the shelves, don't worry - they will return soon. The bad news is they will be up to 25% more expensive.

27/03 Next CEO's billion pound milestone stirs succession concern

British clothing retailer Next joined the one billion-pound profit club on Thursday, but while investors celebrate, they are also starting to worry about the lack of a clear succession plan for its star CEO of 24 years Simon Wolfson.

27/03 UK in talks over US car tariffs, could look at Tesla subsidies, finance minister says

Britain is working intensely with Washington to secure an exemption from U.S. autos tariffs and could review subsidies enjoyed by Elon Musk's Tesla to better support its industry, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday.

27/03 UK government's own estimate says welfare cuts to push 250,000 into poverty

Welfare cuts announced by Britain on Wednesday will drive 250,000 into relative poverty by the end of the decade and leave millions of families with less cash, according to the government's own estimates.

27/03 Is Britain on the cusp of another multibillion-pound consumer finance scandal?

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom will on Tuesday hear arguments to overturn a judgment that could cost Britain's financial industry billions of pounds in fresh legal costs and potential customer compensation.

27/03 UK's Starmer heads for test of health strategy as Reform gains ground

In the nuclear medicine department of London's University College Hospital, patients pass through polished corridors to airy rooms decorated with green-leaf stencils, where they are scanned and treated, particularly for cancer, with cutting-edge technology that uses radioactive tracers.

25/03 Tesla's February market share in Europe drops despite EV pickup

Tesla's market share in Europe continued to shrink year-on-year in February, data showed on Tuesday, as sales of the all-electric car maker dropped for a second consecutive month despite rising overall EV registrations on the continent.

24/03 Klarna IPO filing spurs hope of British fintech listings

Klarna's upcoming U.S. initial public offering could help unlock a pipeline of British fintech flotations after a barren period for new technology listings, investors, lawyers and an executive told Reuters.

23/03 UK finance minister Reeves says she will stick to fiscal rules despite global turmoil

Raises the prospect of belt-tightening measures in a budget update this week.

23/03 U2 to get highest honour at Britain's Ivors songwriting awards

Irish rockers U2 will receive the Ivors Academy Fellowship at this year's Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, organisers said on Thursday.

21/03 Wall St follows European stocks lower, dollar rises on tariff uncertainties

U.S. stocks followed their European counterparts lower and the dollar strengthened on Friday with few catalysts to stoke investor risk appetite amid lingering economic uncertainties and churning geopolitical tension.

21/03 Hedge fund dominance latest risk for febrile UK debt markets

Hedge funds have crowded into debt-fuelled bets on UK government bonds, increasing the potential for instability in the gilts market, a benchmark for borrowing costs in Britain including mortgages, investors and hedge fund sources say.

21/03 'I need to be home': stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones

Thousands of travellers stranded by a huge fire near London's Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, scrambled to find ways to get home and reunite with their families on Friday as they faced what could be days of disruptions.

21/03 Heathrow shutdown raises concerns over contingency planning

The closure of Britain's Heathrow Airport is set to affect the global aviation system for days at a cost of tens of millions of dollars, experts say, posing questions about why better contingency planning was not in place at the hub.

21/03 Heathrow Airport: Key facts about one of the world's busiest hubs

Britain's Heathrow Airport, a major global travel hub, said it would be closed for all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out its power, disrupting flight schedules around the world.

20/03 Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the organisation’s first female and first African president in its 130-year history.

19/03 Turkish markets slide after Erdogan rival detained

Turkey's currency, stocks and bonds tumbled.

11/03 Tanker hired by US military ablaze off UK after hit by container ship

A tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military was hit by a container ship off northeast England on Monday, with the collision igniting a blaze on both vessels, causing multiple explosions and forcing both crews to abandon ship.

10/03 UK's Starmer tells Trump he hopes Saudi talks will end pause of U.S. aid, intelligence to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday he hoped talks in Saudi Arabia this week would have a positive outcome and enable Washington to end its pause of U.S. aid and intelligence to Ukraine, his spokesperson said.

09/03 India milk 'home' advantage to win Champions Trophy

India have won 22 of their last 23 completed matches.

09/03 CERAWEEK Top oil executives reckon with downturn even as Trump cheers them on

Trump's policies threaten to drive up the cost of oil that US refiners need from Canada and Mexico, and his rapid pivot on Russia could upend global oil flows and reduce the European market for US oil and gas.

09/03 Victoria Beckham shows curled hems and collars at Paris Fashion Week

Victoria Beckham showed a line-up of sleek, monochrome looks featuring curled hems and collars for her fall/winter catwalk outing, held in a stripped down building in the centre of Paris.

08/03 Trump's Scottish golf resort vandalised with pro-Palestinian graffiti

U.S. President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been daubed with pro-Palestinian graffiti, with a protest group claiming responsibility.

07/03 Bulgarians convicted in UK of being Russian spies working for Wirecard fugitive

Three Bulgarians were found guilty in a London court on Friday of being part of a Russian spy unit run by Wirecard fugitive Jan Marsalek to carry out surveillance for the Kremlin on a U.S. military base and other individuals targeted by Moscow.

07/03 Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, hopes to lead Canada through trade war

Mark Carney, the front-runner to become Canada's new prime minister, is a two-time central banker and crisis fighter who may soon face his biggest challenge of all: steering Canada through Donald Trump's tariffs.

07/03 Take Five: Change is in the air

Fast-moving developments on Ukraine and Europe will no doubt continue to dominate financial markets in the coming week, while U.S. data includes key inflation numbers and China looks determined to hold its ground as trade tensions ratchet up.

07/03 Emily in Paris bump? Air France-KLM sees boost from American TV shows

Air France-KLM , on the back of promising fourth quarter results, is hoping for even more of a tailwind this year from an unlikely source: American TV shows such as 'Emily in Paris' that have boosted the allure of the French capital.

06/03 Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies

France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he warned that Europe must face up to the threat from Russia.

05/03 Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets

A historic global trade war, a proposed $1.2 trillion European fiscal bazooka and the emergence of China as tech race leader are upending global flows of money, marking a potential turning point for investor capital away from the United States.

05/03 'Cool head' approach defines UK Starmer's balancing act over Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to heal a rapidly growing rift between the United States, Europe and Ukraine.

04/03 How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's sweets, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.

04/03 "Beyond fundamentals": is Europe's arms race priced in?

Europe's rush to boost funding for military spending has sent defence stocks on a tear, though investors are now wondering how much more they're willing to pay for exposure to the region's biggest rearmament buildup since World War Two.

04/03 How officials are reacting to Trump pausing military aid to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week, a White House official said, deepening a fissure that has opened between the one-time allies.

03/03 Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he can salvage relationship with US

Trump accused Zelenskiy of being disrespectful and ungrateful for U.S. aid.

25/01 King Charles wears kilt in tartan named after him in new photo

Buckingham Palace published a new photograph of King Charles wearing a kilt made of a tartan named in his honour to mark the birthday of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns on Saturday.

24/01 British growth plans get positive response in Davos, minister says

British industry and energy minister Sarah Jones said that meetings in Davos this week with CEOs considering where to make their next investment had been positive as the government took its growth mantra to the Swiss mountains.

24/01 Oil prices settle pennies higher, down for week as Trump touts energy policy

Oil prices settled slightly higher on Friday but posted a weekly decline, ending four straight weeks of gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping plans to boost domestic production while demanding that OPEC move to lower crude prices.

24/01 Shein tells UK lawmakers it does not allow Chinese cotton in products sold in US

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein requires its contract manufacturers to only source cotton from approved regions, which do not include China, for products it sells in the United States, its biggest market, the company said on Friday.

24/01 UK PMI survey highlights BoE's "stagflation" problem

Tepid growth across British businesses picked up only slightly at the start of 2025 with employment and optimism contracting again while price pressures rose, according to a survey that underscored the challenge facing the Bank of England.

24/01 Burberry gets holiday boost thanks to American shoppers

Burberry reported a smaller than expected 4% drop in quarterly comparable store sales on Friday, helped by a stronger holiday season in the United States, an encouraging step in the British luxury brand's turnaround efforts.

24/01 Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag

A trendy pizzeria in the English city of Norwich has declared war on pineapples, charging an eye-watering 100 pounds ($123) for a Hawaiian in a bid to put customers off the disputed topping.

24/01 Asia shares buoyed by Trump's China comments, yen awaits BOJ

Global shares rose on Friday buoyed by the prospect of lower U.S. interest rates and a U.S.-China trade deal following comments from President Donald Trump, while the yen steadied ahead of a widely expected hike from the Bank of Japan.

24/01 RFU chief Sweeney defends bonus and says he won't walk away

England Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney defended his pay package on Thursday and said he had no intention of walking away from his job despite facing a special general meeting called by disgruntled clubs.

23/01 UK teenager jailed for minimum of 52 years for 'harrowing' Southport girls' murders

A British teenager who killed three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event was jailed for at least 52 years on Thursday, for an attack Prime Minister Keir Starmer called one of the most harrowing moments in Britain's history.

23/01 Oil falls as Trump urges OPEC to lower prices

Oil fell 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down its cost during his address at the World Economic Forum.

23/01 Micheál Martin returns as Irish premier, bracing for Trump fallout

Micheál Martin was elected Irish prime minister for the second time by a coalition of the two large centre-right parties and independents on Thursday, underlining a main task as warding off threats arising from Donald Trump's return as U.S. president.

23/01 Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard

Britain's choice of a former Amazon executive to chair its antitrust regulator is a clear pitch for investment, including from Big Tech, and signals it is prepared to go easier on deal-making if that would help, company bosses and lawyers said.

23/01 HSBC's payments app closure puts around 400 jobs at risk, source says

HSBC has decided to shutter its international payments app Zing, potentially triggering around 400 job losses, a source familiar with the matter said, as CEO Georges Elhedery steps up cost-cutting efforts at Europe's largest bank.

23/01 Irish parliament delays vote for prime minister after chaotic sitting

A vote due on Wednesday in the Irish parliament to elect a new prime minister was delayed by a day after opposition protests over speaking rights for independent lawmakers supporting the incoming coalition government derailed a chaotic sitting.

22/01 Northern Ireland government taken to court over anti-poverty strategy delay

A human rights organisation is taking legal action against Northern Ireland's regional government for failing to meet a nearly 20-year-old statutory obligation to develop an anti-poverty strategy.

22/01 Oil eases to one-week low amid Trump tariff uncertainty

Oil prices eased to a fresh one-week low on Wednesday as the market considers how U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could affect global economic growth and demand for energy.

22/01 Murdoch deal is victory for Prince Harry, but doesn't get him everything he wanted

Six years ago, as he and his American wife Meghan were seemingly enjoying a hugely successful royal tour to Africa, Prince Harry issued a surprise, stinging rebuke to the British press, accusing papers of waging a ruthless campaign against them.

22/01 Prince Harry's battles with the British press

Prince Harry has described his mission to rid the British press of senior executives and editors he accuses of abusing their power.

22/01 Full Text - Prince Harry wins apology from Rupert Murdoch's UK papers

Prince Harry's lawyer said a deal had been struck after NGN agreed to pay significant damages.

22/01 What is Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group about?

Prince Harry was suing News Group Newspapers over alleged unlawful activities carried out by journalists and private investigators working for its papers, The Sun and the now defunct News of the World, from 1996 until 2011.

22/01 Prince Harry v Murdoch: lawyers due back in court after last-gasp deal talks

Prince Harry's case against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group is due to return to court on Wednesday with the possibility the warring sides have thrashed out a last-minute deal to settle claims of widespread wrongdoing at the publisher.

22/01 Rachel Reeves says UK antitrust chair stepped down over strategic difference

Reeves said the chair recognised the agency needed to be headed up by someone who shared the government's "strategic direction".

21/01 Exclusive: Syrian Kurdish forces oppose handing jihadist jails to Islamist rulers

The Kurdish forces guarding Islamic State fighters at a jail in northern Syria say they are opposed to handing the facility to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus as they brace for attacks by the ultra hardline group and monitor its attempts to re-emerge.

21/01 Banks running Trump “war rooms” as trade ructions expected

Bankers at JPMorgan worked through the night in a "war room".

21/01 UK wage growth stays strong but job market dims, confirming BoE outlook

British pay growth stayed stubbornly strong in the three months to November but there were more signs of a softening jobs market, according to data on Tuesday that reinforced the current outlook for Bank of England interest rates.

21/01 Prince Harry's court battle with Murdoch papers begins

Prince Harry's legal battle against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group goes to trial at the High Court in London on Tuesday with the royal seeking a ruling that senior figures knew about and covered up widespread wrongdoing.

21/01 UK's Reeves to tell Davos: 'time to invest in Britain is now'

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will urge company bosses at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to invest in the UK, emphasising its political and economic stability and pro-business government, her office said on Tuesday.

21/01 European car sales up 0.9% in 2024, Renault overtakes Stellantis in Dec, ACEA says

New car sales in Europe were up by 0.9% in 2024, led by double-digit growth in hybrid car registrations, which exceeded petrol for a fourth consecutive month in December, industry data showed on Tuesday.

21/01 Burberry investors watch for signs of sales turnaround

Investors have high hopes for Burberry to start showing signs of progress in its turnaround when the British luxury brand reports sales for the crucial festive season this Friday.

20/01 Exclusive: Nubank CEO considers moving domicile to Britain, expanding in US

Nu Holdings Ltd , the fintech that created Latin America's most valuable lender in Nubank, is considering moving its legal domicile to Britain ahead of a global expansion that may include the United States, its founder and CEO David Velez told Reuters.

20/01 Dollar dives as Trump team hints at delay to tariffs

The dollar took a dive on Monday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was quoted as saying he will not impose trade tariffs straight after his inauguration, which is set to take place later in the session.

19/01 Who are the Israeli hostages being released by Hamas on Sunday?

Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday it would release three Israeli female hostages as part of the first phase of its ceasefire deal with Israel.

19/01 Alcaraz through to Australian Open quarters after Draper retires

It was the second time Draper had retired injured against Alcaraz, having cut short their 2023 match at Indian Wells due to an abdominal strain.

18/01 Mauritius PM queries duration of lease deal for Chagos military base

Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has questioned the duration of the lease on a U.S.-British military base, he told a local newspaper, a contentious element of negotiations in which the UK plans to cede control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

17/01 Manchester United and Scotland great Law dies at 84

Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Denis Law has died at the age of 84, the Premier League club said on Friday.

17/01 Prince Harry set for court battle with Murdoch papers

Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group officially begins at the High Court in London on Tuesday, with King Charles' younger son set to appear as a witness himself at the trial next month.

17/01 Britain backs new local inquiries into child sex abuse after Musk criticism

Britain will back new local inquiries into child sexual abuse across the country, the government said on Thursday, after weeks of criticism by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk stirred renewed concern about a decades-old scandal over grooming gangs.

17/01 UK retail sales shrink unexpectedly in December, adding to glum data

British retail sales fell unexpectedly in December, according to data on Friday that raised the risk of an economic contraction in the fourth quarter, adding to the challenges faced by finance minister Rachel Reeves.

17/01 Asia stocks fall despite China GDP beat; bond yields drop with Fed in focus

The tone in global stocks turned weaker on Friday as Asian shares tracked overnight losses on Wall Street, even as bond yields slid amid a revival in bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in June.

16/01 Luxury groups pin hopes on US as China weakness persists

Global luxury goods companies are expected to pull out all the stops this year to persuade U.S. shoppers to splash out on diamond bracelets, quilted leather handbags and other designer fashions, given forecasts for more market weakness in China.

16/01 Cartier owner Richemont’s sales surge fuels hopes of luxury turnaround

Richemont , the owner of Cartier jewellery, on Thursday fuelled hopes of a revival for the beaten down luxury goods industry, with end-of-year sales that exceeded expectations, sending shares higher across the sector.

15/01 Papal thriller 'Conclave' leads BAFTA nominations, music and horror fare well

Papal thriller "Conclave" led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Wednesday, with music-themed and horror productions also faring well at Britain's top movie honours.

15/01 Airbus CEO says Europe's two fighter jet programmes could combine

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he could see the two separate European programmes working on new fighter jets and combat air systems being combined in future or at least designed to work together.

14/01 UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM

The British minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned on Tuesday after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, ousted last year as prime minister of Bangladesh.

14/01 UK's Princess Kate visits hospital to thank staff after cancer treatment

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, visited the London hospital where she received treatment for cancer on Tuesday to personally thank medics for their care and support, her office said.

14/01 UK firms cut headcount in response to tax hike, survey shows

Around one in six British companies cut hiring late last year, the highest share since early 2021, according to a survey that showed firms felt pressure to raise prices due to tax increases that will come into force in April.

14/01 BP warns of fourth quarter profit hit as production and refining margins fall

BP warned that lower production, weak refining margins and sluggish trading would see its profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 fall from the previous three months.

13/01 UK's Reeves struggles to find ways out of market slump

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are seeking to stem a market slump, but for now what happens next to rising government borrowing costs and the falling pound is largely beyond their control.

13/01 UK's Starmer forced to defend finance minister, fiscal rules

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced on Monday to defend his finance minister, Rachel Reeves, saying she would make sure day-to-day spending was covered by taxes while securing the growth needed to support the government's reform plans.

13/01 Ailing Kyrgios makes gloomy exit from Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios's long-awaited return to the Grand Slam stage was cut short on Monday as Briton Jacob Fearnley sent the ailing home hero out of the Australian Open in the first round.

13/01 Apple fights $1.8 billion App Store lawsuit in first of UK class actions against tech giants

Apple has abused its dominant position by charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its App Store, costing British consumers up to 1.5 billion pounds ($1.8 billion), a London tribunal heard on Monday.

13/01 UK, Mauritius say good progress made in Chagos Islands talks

Britain and Mauritius said on Monday there had been good progress in talks to finalise a deal over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including a U.S.-British military base, with London hoping for sign-off before Donald Trump's inauguration.

13/01 UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will say on Monday he wants the UK to become the world leader for artificial intelligence, promising to create special zones for data centres and encouraging more graduates to study technology-focused courses.

13/01 Global air finance summit to take stock of jet shortages, trade risks

Financiers and lessors who make the global air travel industry tick gather for an annual meeting in Dublin on Monday, buoyed by strong lease rates and relatively stable oil prices but facing uncertainty over jet shortages and trade tensions.

11/01 Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man City, says Guardiola

Walker joined City in a $60 million deal in 2017.

11/01 Facing market pain, UK's Reeves says 'pragmatic' China ties will help growth

British finance minister Rachel Reeves, facing criticism for travelling to China during financial market turmoil at home, said on Saturday that "pragmatic and predictable" relations with Beijing would help boost economic growth and trade.

10/01 Thai tycoon's family claims $2.7 bln from Leonardo over fatal Leicester City crash

The family of Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died when his helicopter crashed in 2018, said on Friday it had made a 2.15 billion pound ($2.65 billion) legal claim against Italian defence company Leonardo in a London court.

09/01 Exclusive: Vitol plans to cut costs by taking aluminium from LME warehouses in Malaysia, sources say

Energy and commodities trader Vitol is attempting to reduce its storage costs with plans to remove significant amounts of aluminium from London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses in Port Klang, Malaysia, three sources familiar with the matter said.

09/01 Shein aims for London IPO by mid-year, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is aiming to list in London in the first half of the year, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, assuming it gains regulatory approvals for the initial public offering.

09/01 UK labour market freeze deepens as firms absorb tax rises, REC survey shows

Britain's labour market cooled dramatically in December as employers continued to grapple with tax rises announced in the government's budget, according to a survey of recruiters on Thursday that showed vacancies slumping.

09/01 UK bond market sell-off heaps pressure on Reeves

Rachel Reeves is facing her first major test as Britain's finance minister after the government's borrowing costs jumped sharply this week and the pound tumbled, potentially forcing her to cut future spending.

09/01 Why are UK borrowing costs jumping?

Britain's government borrowing costs have leapt this week, adding to the challenges facing finance minister Rachel Reeves who is planning to sell hundreds of billions of pounds' worth of bonds this year to fund public services and growth-boosting investments.

09/01 Pound in biggest three-day slide in two years as gilt pain intensifies

The pound headed for its biggest three-day drop in nearly two years on Thursday, under pressure from a sell-off in global bonds that has hit gilts especially hard, driving yields to 16-1/2-year highs, as concern mounts about Britain's finances.

09/01 Unilever's Indonesia headache worsens with boycott as local brands seize the day

A boycott against Unilever and other multinationals operating in Israel has worsened the global consumer company's loss of market share in Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, where it is battling smaller, often cheaper local rivals.

08/01 Bond market selloff alarms global investors as 'tantrum' looms

A sharp selloff in some of the world's biggest government bond markets and a continued rise in the dollar sent shockwaves through financial markets, with the pain seen deepening as uncertainty grows over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies.

08/01 France urges EU to get tough on Musk's political comments as bloc struggles for a response

France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime minister lambasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, as the U.S. tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics.

08/01 UK universities join retreat from Elon Musk's X, citing misinformation on platform

Universities and other higher education establishments have joined a retreat among British institutions from Elon Musk's X social media platform, citing its role in spreading misinformation that fuelled race riots last year.

08/01 Rolls-Royce to invest $376 million in UK plant to focus on bespoke cars

British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce said on Wednesday it will invest 300 million pounds ($376 million) to expand its Goodwood plant to focus more on bespoke cars for high-end clients, featuring anything from gold sculptures to mother-of-pearl artwork.

08/01 UK special forces soldiers tell inquiry of Afghan murder concerns

Soldiers who were part of British special forces working in Afghanistan have told a public inquiry of their concerns that Afghans who posed no threat had been murdered in raids against suspected Taliban insurgents, including some aged under 16.

07/01 British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals

A British minister who Elon Musk has described as a "rape genocide apologist" said on Tuesday the U.S. billionaire knew "absolutely nothing" about the child sexual abuse scandals he has recently been commenting on.

07/01 Morning Bid: A JOLT of reality for markets

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper.

06/01 UK's Starmer criticises those 'spreading lies and misinformation' online

Starmer was responding to a question about Elon Musk's recent attacks on his handling of child rape cases although he did not criticise Musk individually.

06/01 Exclusive: The Ghosts of Grenfell: No penalties for UK firms that used deadly building material

When the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze in 2017 led to revelations that high-rise public housing buildings across Britain were wrapped in flammable cladding, the government vowed the building contractors responsible would pay for their negligence.

06/01 Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates

U.S. lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world's top banking sector climate coalitions, drawing scorn from campaigners who worry the industry is losing resolve to take action on fossil fuels.

06/01 Church of England faces uncharted waters as Welby's tenure ends

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will end his duties on Monday after quitting amid an abuse cover-up scandal, but his interim successor is facing scrutiny in a similar case, leaving the Church of England on uncertain ground.

05/01 Musk says Farage should step down as leader of Reform UK

It was an abrupt withdrawal of support.

04/01 Briton killed in New Orleans attack was stepson of former royal nanny

British police have named one of the victims of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans as Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from London whose stepmother was a nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry.

03/01 Take Five: And we're off

The first full trading week of 2025 brings key U.S. jobs data as well as Chinese and euro zone inflation numbers.

02/01 UK lawmakers summon Shein and Temu for questioning over labour practices

Fast-fashion online retailer Shein, which is hoping to list in London, faces a UK hearing on Jan. 7 where a British parliamentary committee plans to question the firm, founded in China in 2008, about the rights of workers in its supply chain.

02/01 Tour reverses decision to bar Israeli players from indoor championships

The World Bowls Tour has reversed a decision to bar Israeli players from this month's World Indoor Bowls Championships in England after putting in place additional security measures.

02/01 UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers

Suspected people smugglers will face severe curbs under new laws in Britain, the government said on Thursday, as it steps up efforts to fight illegal migration and strengthen border security.

01/01 Kazakhstan end Germany's title defence, U.S. in United Cup semis

Kazakhstan ended Germany's title defence at the United Cup on Wednesday while inaugural champions United States also made the last four beating China in the mixed team tennis tournament.

31/12 New coach Murray misses Djokovic opener but offers advice from the slopes

Novak Djokovic's new head coach Andy Murray missed the Serbian's season opener on Tuesday due to a family skiing trip but is offering advice from the slopes ahead of the Australian Open with his employer hoping the Scot does not get injured.

31/12 Gareth Southgate, Sadiq Khan, Keely Hodgkinson named in Britain's New Year honours

Former England soccer boss Gareth Southgate, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Paris Olympics gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson were among the hundreds named in King Charles's New Year honours list published on Monday.

30/12 Exclusive: The Russian billionaires whose chemical factories fuel Russia's war machine

Chemicals factories founded or owned by some of Russia's wealthiest men are supplying ingredients to plants that manufacture explosives used by Moscow's military during the war in Ukraine, an analysis of railway and financial data shows.

28/12 North Korea declares 'strongest' U.S. strategy in key party meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a policy-setting key meeting of the country's ruling party last week ahead of the new year, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

23/12 FIFA amends transfer regulations following Diarra ruling

FIFA has adopted an interim framework concerning the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, world soccer's governing body said on Monday, following a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling.

23/12 UK business morale falls to 2024 low but pay growth strong, surveys show

British business confidence fell to its lowest level of 2024 in December but employers were a bit more optimistic about the wider economy, according to a survey published on Monday, while separate data showed a pre-Christmas rise in hiring and pay.

23/12 UK insurer Aviva to buy Direct Line in $4.65 bln deal

British insurer Aviva has reached an agreement to buy smaller rival Direct Line in a 3.7 billion pound ($4.65 billion) cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on Monday, creating the UK's largest home and motor insurer.

20/12 After Northvolt, Europe's battery hopes rely heavily on China

Northvolt's financial collapse has not entirely crushed Europe's dream of developing its own electric vehicle batteries but fulfilling it is likely to require Chinese cash and expertise.

20/12 Luxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to appeal to middle-class shoppers

Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.

19/12 Angry gamblers responsible for nearly half of social media player abuse

Angry gamblers were responsible for nearly half of the 12,000 abusive social-media posts aimed at tennis players this year, according to a report published on Thursday.

19/12 Big year of central bank easing wraps up with dovish BoE, Fed caution

The Bank of England wrapped up a big year of central bank rate cuts by keeping rates steady on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve eased policy but suggested it would be more cautious in 2025.

19/12 European car sales fall in November, led by France and Italy, ACEA says

New car sales growth in Europe turned negative again in November, after showing a meagre growth in October, weighed by sharp declines in France and Italy, and a stagnation in Germany, industry data showed on Thursday.

19/12 Bank of England to keep rates steady as price pressures linger

The Bank of England looks set to hold interest rates at 4.75% on Thursday, despite signs of a slowing economy, as persistent inflation pressures limit it to a "gradual" approach towards cutting borrowing costs.

19/12 Zelenskiy, NATO boss and European leaders discuss Ukraine security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get immediate help to bolster Kyiv's war effort and discuss longer-term security guarantees.

18/12 Macro a must-have for hedge fund investors betting on 2025 market swings

Next year's top pick for hedge fund strategies is so-called macro, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump centre-stage as investors bet on how global policy decisions will impact economic conditions and play out in financial markets.

18/12 Vinicius Jr named FIFA player of 2024, Bonmati takes women's award again

The Brazil and Real Madrid forward won the award ahead of Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri and his teammate at Real, England's Jude Bellingham.

17/12 Focus: Europe's carmakers discount EVs, hike petrol car prices as new emissions rules loom

European automakers are raising prices of petrol cars and readying discounts on electric vehicles as they brace for yet another challenge - tougher emissions rules that threaten to further shrink profits across the struggling industry.

17/12 Britain's Thames Water seeks debt lifeline approval in High Court

Britain's Thames Water will attempt to convince a court on Tuesday to approve a 3 billion pound ($3.8 billion) lifeline, one of several hurdles it must clear to avoid nationalisation.

16/12 Exclusive: Shein weighs sale of less than 10% of company in London IPO, sources say

Fast fashion retailer Shein is considering asking UK regulators to waive listing rules that require at least 10% of its shares to be sold to the public in its planned London flotation, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

16/12 UK firms cut staffing by most since 2021 as budget bites, PMI shows

British businesses this month cut staff numbers at the fastest pace in almost four years, raised prices and turned more pessimistic about the outlook, placing much of the blame on the new government's tax increases, a survey showed.

15/12 Israel to shut embassy in Ireland over 'extreme anti-Israel policies'

Israel said on Sunday it would close its Dublin embassy due to the Irish government's "extreme anti-Israel policies" including recognition of a Palestinian state and support for international legal action against its war in Gaza.

15/12 Britain joins trans-Pacific pact in biggest post-Brexit trade deal

Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Sunday as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.

14/12 US, UK take aim at illicit gold trade in sanctions action

The UK says illegal gold trading finances Russia's war in Ukraine.

14/12 Scandal-hit Prince Andrew back in the UK headlines over alleged Chinese spy

Britain's Prince Andrew was facing intense media scrutiny on Saturday after revelations that a close Chinese business associate of the scandal-hit younger brother of King Charles was thought by the British government to be a Chinese spy.

13/12 Worker shortages raise doubts over Britain's plan to build for growth

An acute shortage of construction workers could undermine the foundations of British government plans to get 1.5 million homes built by 2029 in England to help drive economic growth.

12/12 Ireland's Sinn Fein faces tough choices to rebuild a path to power

After a bruising year in which Sinn Fein saw a huge opinion poll lead melt away and its centre-right rivals win a general election, the left-wing Irish nationalists face tough choices to rebuild a realistic path to power.

12/12 Rate cuts come thick and fast in Europe and Canada as Trump tariffs loom

Central banks in the euro area and Switzerland cut rates on Thursday, a day after Canada slashed rates by a hefty 50 bps. Australia, meanwhile, eased its previously dovish tone this week, while Japan remains an outlier.

12/12 Exclusive: Shein IPO: UK regulator decision slowed by NGO challenge, sources say

Britain's financial regulator is taking longer than usual to approve fast-fashion retailer Shein's IPO because it is checking its supply chain oversight and assessing legal risks after an advocacy group for China's Uyghur population challenged the listing, according to two sources close to the matter.

11/12 Mali arrests, Niger site seizure rattle Western miners

The arrest of mining executives in Mali, threats by Burkina Faso's junta to strip permits and the seizure of a French-run uranium site in Niger have unsettled Western miners operating in West Africa and could limit further investments.

11/12 Exclusive: Trump tariff plan puts $3 billion in Diageo, Becle tequila imports at risk

Some $3 billion in tequila and mezcal imports from top makers of the popular spirits, Diageo and Jose Cuervo owner Becle, are at risk from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's planned tariffs on Mexico, according to Mexican customs data reviewed by Reuters.

11/12 Global airlines forecast $1 trillion 2025 revenue despite plane shortage

Global airlines body IATA forecast industry-wide 2025 revenue of more than a trillion dollars and record passenger numbers, despite what its chief Willie Walsh said on Tuesday were "unacceptable" difficulties in securing new planes.

11/12 Bank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold next week as it moves more slowly to cut borrowing costs than central banks in Europe and the United States.

10/12 Prince Harry faces four days in witness box in Murdoch papers trial

Prince Harry could be quizzed for four days in the witness box by lawyers for Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN) when his lawsuit against the publisher goes to trial next month, London's High Court was told on Tuesday.

10/12 Job vacancies fall faster in UK than elsewhere, Indeed says

Job vacancies have dried up faster in the United Kingdom than in other similar countries over the past year, recruitment platform Indeed said on Tuesday, adding to signs of a loss of momentum in the British economy in the second half of this year.

10/12 Germany to close loophole that let human smugglers stash boats there, UK says

Germany will close a legal loophole that enabled human traffickers to store the small boats they use to cross the English Channel as part of a broader German-British deal to tackle people-smuggling, the British interior ministry said.

09/12 Demand for UK workers crashes in budget aftermath, REC survey shows

Demand for workers in Britain collapsed last month after the new Labour government's first budget, a survey published on Monday showed, adding to other signs of the impact of the tax increases on employers.

06/12 Mike Tyson sued in UK for ditching promotion deal to fight Jake Paul

Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly 1.5 million euros ($1.59 million) for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul.

06/12 Exclusive: WhatsApp use by Credit Suisse staff scrutinised by UK regulator, documents show

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is scrutinising allegations that some former Credit Suisse employees shared confidential information over the WhatsApp messaging platform, documents seen by Reuters show.

06/12 UK investor Covalis, France's Suez team up for Thames Water bid

Britain's Thames Water has received a joint bid from Covalis Capital and France's Suez Group as it seeks more than 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) of new equity, in the latest part of a rescue aimed at preventing its collapse.

06/12 Aviva set to buy Direct Line to create $21 billion British insurer

British insurer Aviva has agreed to buy smaller rival Direct Line in a sweetened 3.61 billion pound ($4.60 billion) cash-and-stock deal that will create the UK's largest home and motor insurer.

06/12 Exclusive: BP seeks buyers for US natural gas pipeline system stake, sources say

BP is seeking buyers for a stake in its U.S. natural gas pipeline network, four people with knowledge of the matter said.

06/12 UK employers cut growth forecasts as tax hikes weigh on economy

One of Britain's leading employers' groups on Friday cut its estimate for economic growth next year due to measures in the new government's first budget, striking a gloomier note than other recent forecasts.

06/12 Investment banks eye 2025 income boom as Trump drives deal rebound

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is seen fuelling a dealmaking revival that could bolster investment banking income to $316 billion globally next year, a jump of about 5.7% on 2024, data seen by Reuters shows.

05/12 Europe's Vega-C rocket returns to space after two-year gap

Europe's Arianespace launched the Vega-C rocket on Thursday, marking a return to space for the upgraded Italian launcher two years after it failed during a debut commercial mission.

05/12 Namibia's president-elect pledges 'radical shifts' on poverty and unemployment

Namibia's President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged "radical shifts" to fix the country's high levels of poverty and unemployment, speaking on Thursday in her first press conference since winning last week's election.

05/12 Briton Dujardin suspended for a year after whipping horse's legs

Britain's three-times Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin was given a one-year suspension by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports on Thursday after a video showed her whipping a horse's legs multiple times.

05/12 Pulling needs to win F1 Academy title for second time in a week

Britain's Abbi Pulling will need to win the F1 Academy title for the second time in a week after organisers declared her the champion last Saturday and then left her a point short by adding an additional race in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

05/12 Starmer pledges measurable 'milestones' to rebuild Britain after rocky start

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to deliver on his priorities to rebuild Britain by offering voters targets for improved living standards and more home building in a speech he hopes will draw a line under a bumpy start to government.

05/12 Film studio proposal in the spotlight as UK PM Starmer plots planning overhaul

A dispute over proposals for a film studio on a plot of grassland west of London could become a test case for Britain's Labour government and its plans to get the country building again to drive economic growth.

04/12 Airbus cuts 2,000 Defence and Space jobs, taming earlier plans

Airbus announced just over 2,000 job cuts in Defence and Space, or about 5% of its second-largest division, as it reels from U.S. competition in the satellites sector but the cuts were not as severe as the European group had first warned.

04/12 Veteran Irish militant to sue Disney over depiction in 'Say Nothing' TV series

Veteran Irish militant Marian Price has initiated legal proceedings against Walt Disney after she was depicted killing Jean McConville in 1972 in the hit U.S. streaming series "Say Nothing."

04/12 Grand Sumo Tournament makes historic return to London after 34 years

Only once in the sport's 1,500-year history has a five-day Grand Sumo Tournament or "basho" been held outside Japan - and next year, London's Royal Albert Hall will repeat its feat of 1991.

04/12 Artist Jasleen Kaur wins UK's 2024 Turner Prize

British artist Jasleen Kaur was awarded the 2024 Turner Prize for contemporary art on Tuesday, with an exhibition judges said reflected upon everyday objects and animated them through sound and music to "summon community and cultural inheritance".

04/12 SWR to be first train UK operator to be renationalised under Labour plan

South Western Railway will be the first train operator in Britain to be renationalised under plans by the Labour government to fix the country's troubled railway system, the department for transport said on Wednesday.

04/12 Keira Knightley finds wit and festive tension in spy series 'Black Doves'

British actress Keira Knightley says her new series "Black Doves" stands out for its tongue in cheek take on the world of espionage.

03/12 Space firms plot new European satellite venture to take on Starlink as job cuts loom

Europe's Airbus , Thales and Leonardo are exploring plans to set up a new joint space company as they look to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.

03/12 UK facing increased hostile activity in cyberspace, security official warns

Britain's cyber security chief warned on Tuesday of a rise in hostile activity in the country's cyberspace, with the number of incidents handled by officials rising by 16% in 2024 compared to a year ago.

02/12 Love is the greatest Christmas gift, says Britain's Princess Kate

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, says love is the greatest gift people can give each other in a message to guests who will attend her annual Christmas carol service next week at London's Westminster Abbey.

02/12 Irish centre-right parties seek coalition deal as Trump threat looms

Ireland's two large centre-right parties are set to begin their search for a coalition partner this week after Friday's election looked likely to leave them just short of the 88 seats needed to govern, a choice that will help determine their policy platform.

02/12 Exclusive: UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment to reverse land degradation

A large chunk of the around $1 billion a day that is required will need to come from the private sector.

02/12 Former world champion Griffiths dies at 77

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after battling dementia, his family confirmed on Sunday.

30/11 World markets head for reality check after month of Trump

November was a month of clear winners and losers from Donald Trump's Nov. 5 U.S. election victory.

30/11 Irish centre-right parties close in on re-election but likely need a new partner

Ireland's two large centre-right parties looked on course to be returned to power after an election on Friday, but they will likely need at least one junior partner to reach a majority, raising questions about the stability of the next government.

29/11 British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying

British lawmakers must decide on Friday whether to support assisted dying, following what is likely to be a heated debate inside parliament and protests for and against outside.

29/11 High-spending Irish coalition eyes re-election as rival Sinn Fein falters

Ireland's two main governing parties looked on course to return to power in an election on Friday thanks to a giveaway October budget and a loss of momentum by opposition Sinn Fein, a result that would buck a global trend of voters rejecting incumbents.