19:31
Trump VS BBC

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $10bn defamation suit, court documents show

Court documents released on Monday (16 March) revealed that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has asked a U.S. judge to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation suit over a 2024 documentary, arguing his re-election proves the edited 2021 speech did not harm his reputation.

13:36
Epstein Files

UK reviews military flight records linked to Epstein allegations

Britain’s Ministry of Defence is reviewing military flight records after files appeared to show that Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet landed at Royal Air Force bases, adding fresh pressure on police who are already examining his movements through several civilian airports.

19:08
UK Monarchy

UK monarchy faces public trust test after Andrew investigation

The former Prince Andrew’s brief arrest on Thursday (19 February) has highlighted the challenges of prosecuting alleged misconduct in public office, with potential implications for the British monarchy’s public role, according to political analyst Nuno Wahnon Martins.

14:24
Mountbatten-Windsor

Former Prince Andrew released under investigation after police arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from police custody following his arrest on Thursday (19 February) on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A newly released photo shows the former prince departing Aylsham Police Station in Aylsham, England, seated in the backseat of a vehicle.

18:40
Transport

British Steel wins multi-million-pound Türkiye high-speed rail contract

British Steel has secured a multi-million-pound order to supply rail for a major high-speed railway in Türkiye. Backed by UK Export Finance, the deal will see 36,000 tonnes of rail used on a 599km line between Ankara and İzmir, prompting the company to resume round-the-clock production.

18:55
Court Ruling

UK High Court overturns ban on Palestine Action under terrorism law

The United Kingdom’s High Court has ruled that the government’s ban on the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action was unlawful, citing the disproportionate use of anti-terror legislation, but membership of and support for the group remain criminal offences.

20:50
UK–China relations

Politics meets the pitch: Starmer’s soft-power pass to Xi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a football used in Sunday’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United, in a gesture widely interpreted as an exercise in soft diplomacy during talks in Beijing.

07:50
UK–China ties

China eases visa rules for UK citizens during PM’s Beijing trip

China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday (29 January) during a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing. It's part of a partnership deal which Westminster hopes will help expand its service sector.

17:31
Royal navy drone

UK Navy tests first full-sized autonomous helicopter

Britain’s Royal Navy has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, designed to track submarines and carry out high-risk maritime missions amid rising tensions in the North Atlantic.

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