Billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens has been officially confirmed as the next US Ambassador to Britain, after receiving backing from the U.S. Senate in a 59 to 39 vote.Mr Stephens, who...
Britain is closing in on a Brexit trade deal with economic superpower India after Downing Street revealed that “constructive and productive” talks are under way. Business Secretary Jonathan...
Today we woke up to the news that foreign sex offenders are to be barred from gaining asylum in the UK, or will indeed be sent back home, under a new law announced by the Home Secretary Yvette...
There are concerns the UK risks upsetting Donald Trump by strengthening ties with the European Union on issues including Ukraine and trade. Britain will sign up to a statement of “shared...
Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes50 minutes agoJames GregoryBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks is set to be extended to milkshakes and other milk-based drinks under new...
Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year3 hours agoSimon JonesBBC News, DoverSam FrancisPolitical reporterPA MediaThe number of people who have crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2025...
A £300m direct train service that will connect the north and south of England is on the cards, it has been announced. Operated by Arriva Group, the new project will operate between Newcastle and...
Donald Trump has hinted that South Korea could be the first country to sign a new trade deal with the United States – in a move which would come as a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer, who has...
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy33 minutes agoChristal HayesBBC News, Los AngelesPeter HoskinsBBC News, SingaporeGetty ImagesCalifornia's economy has overtaken that of the country of...
Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other - and what will Trump think?6 hours agoFarouk ChothiaBBC NewsReutersUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa,...
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Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 911 day agoIan AikmanBBC NewsReutersGeorgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and often controversial monuments, has died aged...
Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers6 minutes agoGuy LambertSociety reporterBBCPolice chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new...
Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 916 hours agoIan AikmanBBC NewsReutersGeorgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and often controversial monuments, has died...
Supporting our farmers is essential for strengthening the UK's food security in a more insecure world facing conflict and international trade tensions.By buying more locally grown produce, we are...