Politics

Finance Politics

UK borrowing costs surge

Highest gilt yields since 1998 The UK’s long-term borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level in more than 25 years, intensifying pressure.

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Europe Politics Tech Transport World Affairs

Von der Leyen flight disrupted

Suspected Russian GPS jamming A plane carrying European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was forced to land manually in Bulgaria after suspected.

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Business News Politics Tech

Big Brother UK

Legal challenge escalates The UK government attempted to compel Apple to grant sweeping access to private iCloud data, according to a new court.

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Politics World Affairs

Stop China’s London base

Secrecy breeds suspicion When a foreign power wants to build the largest embassy in Europe – on a prime site opposite the Tower.

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Justice Politics

Government to axe short jail terms

Community bans replace prison Short prison sentences in England and Wales are set to be scrapped in favour of tougher community penalties, as.

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Defence Politics World Affairs

Conscription could topple Netanyahu

Israel has sent out 54,000 call-up notices to ultra-Orthodox seminary students. Their long-standing exemption has evaporated and, with it, Netanyahu’s political solidity.  A.

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Environment Politics

UK surges ahead on green power

Record approvals spark momentum Britain has approved a record wave of renewable energy projects, marking a major step towards the government’s ambition of.

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Politics World Affairs

Trump threatens global tech clash

Digital taxes in spotlight US President Donald Trump has warned he could retaliate against countries that impose digital taxes, rules or regulations that.

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Politics

Starmer takes on Lords

Battle of the blue bloods Sir Keir Starmer is bracing for a bruising bust-up with Britain’s aristocracy as Labour pushes to finally boot.

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Justice Politics

Court overturns hotel ban

Judges rule against Epping block The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling that stopped asylum seekers being housed in an Essex hotel.

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