UK
03:11
Trump's state visit to UK
President Donald Trump to visit King Charles in September
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit Britain’s King Charles III from 17 to 19 September, Buckingham Palace announced Sunday.
08:00
Amber heat health alert issued across southern UK amid risk of increased deaths
UK authorities have raised an amber heat health alert for much of southern England, warning that the ongoing heatwave could lead to a rise in deaths.
06:00
UK campaigners threaten legal action over possible return of Elgin Marbles to Greece
A group of high-profile British political figures and commentators has threatened legal action to block the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, accusing the British Museum of engaging in secretive negotiations with Athens.
15:45
UK and Germany to seal friendship treaty during Merz’s London visit
Germany and the UK will sign a new 'friendship treaty' next week to deepen cooperation on foreign policy, security, and economic ties amid global challenges.
14:00
Nuclear cooperation
France and Britain unveil nuclear weapons cooperation to counter threat to Europe
France and Britain have announced a new level of cooperation on their nuclear deterrents, signalling a united European response to growing regional threats and uncertainty over continued U.S. defence support.
17:30
UK WIND FARM
UAE's Masdar, Iberdrola jointly invest $6.1 billion in UK wind farm
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s state-owned renewable energy company, and Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest energy firms, have signed two major agreements as part of their €15 billion (almost $17.6 bn) alliance to expand offshore wind and green hydrogen projects in the UK, Germany, and the United States.
17:00
UK, France to boost defence relationship, pledge nuclear cooperation
Britain and France have agreed to procure additional highly lethal Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate development of their replacement, under a renewed defence agreement signed today.
15:30
UK and Japan
UK and Japan sign investment partnership to drive economic growth
The UK and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) aimed at enabling increased UK investment into Japan, further strengthening the economic ties between the two nations.
07:00
UK and France
UK's Starmer hopes for migration win at summit with Macron
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is aiming to secure a tougher migration agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, concluding a three-day state visit that has included formal ceremonies and royal hospitality.
19:30
Goldman Sachs
Former UK Prime Minister Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is returning to Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser, the investment bank said on Tuesday.
18:49
King Charles hosts Macron in symbolic post-Brexit state visit
King Charles warmly welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by an EU leader since Brexit, marking a symbolic reset in UK–France relations amid plans for deeper cooperation on defense, energy, and migration.
14:30
UK sanctions on Russia
UK sanctions Russians over chemical weapons in Ukraine
Britain on Monday targeted two Russian individuals and one Russian entity as part of its chemical weapons sanctions regime, in its latest effort to punish Moscow for the war in Ukraine.
13:00
UKRAINE
Rome to host key events supporting Ukraine’s resilience in response to Russia’s Invasion
Rome will host the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 and the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, an initiative led by the United Kingdom and France. The two initiatives are aimed to guarantee Ukraine's survival as an independent, sovereign nation in response to Russia’s invasion.
16:37
President Macron to make historic state visit to UK, hosted by King Charles III
UK's King Charles III is to host the French president, Emmanuel Macron, on a state visit to the UK starting on Tuesday, 8th July.
23:25
UK resumes diplomatic ties with Syria after 14-year gap
The UK has re-established diplomatic relations with Syria, marking a major shift in its foreign policy following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime eight months ago.
17:00
Bank of England launched public consultation on banknote design
The Bank of England has launched a public consultation on future banknote designs.
00:04
United Kingdom
Corbyn signals possible new party ahead of UK elections
Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has hinted at launching a new political party before the next general election.
19:30
SPACE
UK set to launch first mission to clean up space
The UK Space Agency has launched a new process to tackle the growing threat of space debris, initiating a £75.6 million tender for the country’s first mission to actively remove defunct satellites from orbit.
17:00
Defence pact
Germany, UK to sign mutual assistance defence pact, reports Politico
Germany and the United Kingdom are set to sign a defence treaty on 17 July that includes a mutual assistance clause, according to Politico.
09:30
UK hails Türkiye’s role in Ukraine and regional peace
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy praised Türkiye’s strategic role in regional peace and stability during his visit to Ankara, highlighting its efforts in addressing the Ukraine war, the Gaza crisis, and broader UK-Türkiye relations.
11:15
US tariff cuts for UK auto and aerospace sectors come into effect
Starting today, British car and aerospace manufacturers will benefit from significant tariff reductions when exporting to the United States, thanks to the implementation of a landmark UK-US trade agreement. This move is expected to safeguard thousands of jobs in the United Kingdom.
12:25
Morning Brief
AnewZ Morning Brief - 29th June, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 29th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
07:30
UK
UK in talks with Lotus after factory closure fears
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will hold talks with Lotus after the carmaker moved to ease concerns over the future of its UK factory.
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