Download IPFS The United Kingdom has strongly criticised Hong Kong authorities after they offered cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of pro-democracy activists living overseas, including in Britain. The move has raised concerns about transnational repression and freedom of speech in the UK. Foreign Secretary David Lammy and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Eurostar has issued a direct call to the UK government, warning that failure to implement a long-term rail strategy could put Britain at a disadvantage compared to its European counterparts. The company argues that without decisive infrastructure planning, the country risks falling behind in the growing demand for[Read More…]

Download IPFS Former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its report concerning a birthday album belonging to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The publication claimed the album contained a card allegedly from Trump, which featured a cryptic message[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK may recognise a Palestinian state, but only after a ceasefire is reached in Gaza. The position follows concerns about regional stability and aligns with previous statements that recognition would occur at an “appropriate time.” According to The Financial Times,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Leaders of the UK, France, and Germany have called for improved humanitarian access to Gaza and an immediate ceasefire in response to the ongoing conflict. The statement came after a joint call between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It[Read More…]

Download IPFS Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is set to refinance its sports portfolio, valued at over £9 billion, as it seeks to bolster its position in the increasingly competitive world of sports investment. The move comes as other firms, such as Apollo Global Management and Ares Management, also[Read More…]

Download IPFS The head of the UK’s largest mortgage lender believes the Bank of England (BoE) could cut interest rates two more times before the end of 2025, potentially bringing the base rate down to 3.75%. Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn told Sky News that a 0.25 percentage point[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom and Australia have reaffirmed their deep strategic ties by signing a landmark 50-year defence treaty under the AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-United States) security alliance, with British officials visiting Sydney to reinforce the pact and promote shared defence goals. United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom and India have finalised a comprehensive trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on a range of goods, including Scotch whisky, English gin, and Indian food products. The agreement was signed at Chequers, the British Prime Minister’s official country residence, during a meeting between UK Prime[Read More…]

Download IPFS On 11 July 2025, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), received the prestigious African Achievers Award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament. The 15th edition of the ceremony, a distinguished gathering of royals, global leaders,[Read More…]