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Starmer says Nato is ‘in America’s interest’ and Europe must do more

Keir Starmer said Nato was ‘in America’s interests’ but European members must strengthen their commitment in the wake of the Middle East ceasefire after Donald...

Fri, 10/04/2026 - 12:11


Frontier IP shares rally as investee secures grant funding in Italy

Frontier IP Group PLC on Friday noted a jump in its share price, after one of its investees secured EU grant funding.

London-based Frontier IP...

Fri, 10/04/2026 - 11:30


UK retail footfall fails to meet hopes in March despite Easter boost

UK shopper footfall failed to meet expectations in March despite Easter and the school holidays falling earlier than usual, figures show.

Total UK footfall was up...

Fri, 10/04/2026 - 07:34


UK’s lead on Strait of Hormuz shows ‘mindset shift’, Nato chief says

Britain leading an international push to ensure the future security of the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane shows a change in the ‘mindset’ of Nato...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 22:57


Trump and Starmer discuss need for ‘practical plan’ on Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed the ‘need for a practical plan’ to get shipping moving again through...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 22:53


Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire

Just 10 vessels have passed through Strait of Hormuz since the Middle East war ceasefire took effect, according to maritime tracking data, amid lingering fears...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 20:58


Israel, Lebanon talks to take place next week in Washington: source

Israel and Lebanon will hold talks next week in Washington after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered direct talks, a source familiar with the situation told...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 20:57


US wholesale inventories show surprise growth for February

US wholesale inventories increased unexpectedly in February, while January’s monthly sales growth rate was revised upwards, according to preliminary figures reported by the US Census...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 15:24


UK says tracked three Russian submarines in North Atlantic for a month

The UK and allies tracked a Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines loitering over undersea cables in the North Atlantic for a month before...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 11:42


Irish consumer price inflation accelerates as expected in March - CSO

Ireland’s consumer prices climbed at their fastest annual rate since January 2024, the Central Statistics Office reported on Thursday.

The consumer price index for March...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 11:32


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