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UK May Reopen Talks on EU Defence Pact, Says Starmer

The UK should consider restarting negotiations on a defence pact with the European Union, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, stressing that Europe must “step up and do more”...

Countries Move to Strengthen Supply Chains Through a Critical Minerals Alliance

Around 20 countries, including the US, UK, EU members, Japan, Australia, India, and South Korea, will meet in...

UK Joins European Pact to Build World’s Largest Offshore Clean Energy Grid

The United Kingdom has joined nine European countries in a landmark agreement to develop a vast offshore wind...

Xi Urges UK to Rise Above Differences as Starmer Seeks Reset in China Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the United Kingdom to “rise above differences” and pursue a...

UK Declines to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, Citing Concerns Over Russia

The United Kingdom will not sign up to US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, Foreign Secretary...

Make Housing a National Priority, Says Peabody Boss, as Sector Faces Breaking Point

Social housing must be treated as critical national infrastructure to unlock billions in vital investment, urges Ian McDermott, chair of Peabody and incoming leader...

Historic Leadership Showdown Set to Transform UK’s NASUWT Teaching Union

For the first time in over three decades, the NASUWT teaching union will hold a contested leadership election, igniting a pivotal moment for its...

Disability Assessment Firm Sees Profit Surge Amid Calls for Fairer Benefits System

Maximus, the US-based firm responsible for assessing disability benefits eligibility in the UK, has reported a 23% increase in pre-tax profits, rising to £29.1...

Boston Metal gets $120 million boost from ArcelorMittal for ‘green steel’

Boston Metal, a Massachusetts-based company, took a significant step towards realizing the production of "green steel" with a $120 million investment from ArcelorMittal, the...

FDA’s advisers back plan to simplify COVID vaccinations

The United States is on the brink of reshaping its COVID vaccination strategy to resemble the annual flu shot model, a significant departure in...

Economy likely slowed but still posted solid growth in Q4

Washington: The U.S. economy likely rolled out of 2022 with momentum, registering decent growth in the face of painful inflation, high interest rates and...