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UK companies in ‘critical distress’ jump a third as costs surge

The number of UK businesses in ‘critical financial distress’ has jumped by more than a third amid fresh pressure linked to the conflict in the...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 07:35


UK’s King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress

UK’’s King Charles III urged the US on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 22:55


Trump hails British as ‘friends’ as king visits amid Iran tensions

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US has ‘no closer friends’ than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 17:55


Starmer faces possible parliament inquiry over Mandelson

British lawmakers debated on Tuesday whether to launch a parliamentary probe into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a scandal surrounding sacked US envoy Peter Mandelson...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 14:55


UK grocery inflation eases as shoppers seek deals amid price fears

UK grocery inflation eased to its lowest level in a year in April, but shoppers are increasingly turning to promotions amid concerns about the impact...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 10:41


UK ‘closely monitoring’ jet fuel stocks as airlines brace for shortage

The UK government has said it is ‘closely monitoring’ UK jet fuel stocks as airlines prepare for a potential shortage.

UK airlines have insisted they are...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 10:19


UK PM Starmer to lead committee talks on economic impact of Iran war

Keir Starmer will lead talks on the economic fallout of the Iran crisis amid renewed calls from dozens of nations to reopen the Strait of...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 06:37


UPDATE: UK’s King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties

UK’s King Charles III met Donald Trump at the White House Monday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions and a fresh...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 22:56


UK’s King Charles seeks to shore up Trump ties on state visit

King Charles III arrives in Washington on Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging Britain’s frayed ties with Donald Trump, amid extra-tight security...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 19:23


Starmer tells Britons ’don’t panic’ over impact of Iran war

Keir Starmer said Britons should not panic over the economic impact of the Iran war but acknowledged that people might have to change their shopping...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 19:07


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