The Houses of Parliament are seen on June 28, 2024 in London, England ahead of the UK general election. Peter Nicholls | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.K. government is pushing ahead with planned sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite U.S. officials and lawmakers warning of economic consequences for…
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing in Air Force One on July 19, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon make a decision on whether to launch a “massive attack” on Iran after the conflict in the Middle East extended…
Britain’s former defense secretary John Healey leaves 10 Downing Street in London July 20, 2026 as cabinet appointments are being made after Andy Burnham became Britain’s new Prime Minister. Henry Nicholls | Afp | Getty Images Andy Burnham began his tenure as the U.K.’s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week — but investors’…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives an update on the situation in the Middle East at Downing Street Briefing Room, in London, Britain, March 05, 2026. Jaimi Joy | Via Reuters Early results from local council elections pointed to big losses for the U.K.’s ruling Labour Party on Friday, raising questions about Keir Starmer’s future…
U.S. President Donald Trump repealed tariffs on a key U.K. export on Thursday, after a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared to help mend transatlantic relations dampened by a series of political standoffs. “In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House,…
Sebastian Lai, son of Jimmy Lai speaks during a press conference outside Downing street in London on Sept. 15, 2025. Henry Nicholls | Afp | Getty Images China’s embassy in London Tuesday criticized the U.K.’s decision to expand a visa program for Hong Kong residents, calling the move an interference in its internal affairs after…
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 26, 2025: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street ahead of the announcement of the Spring Statement in the House of Commons in London, United Kingdom on March 26, 2025. (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Wiktor Szymanowicz | Future Publishing |…
Dua Lipa performs during a concert as part of the “Radical Optimism Tour” at Estadio Mas Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on Nov. 8, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tomas Cuesta | Getty Images The U.K. government is set to ban the resale of live-event tickets for above face value on Wednesday. The move covers concerts,…
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference on Sept. 29, 2025, in Liverpool, England. Ian Forsyth | Getty Images U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is walking a tightrope as her critical Autumn Budget looms, as pressure mounts to appease voters, shore up public finances and convince money markets…
Kilts and sporrans of Clan Wallace, part of the Lonach Highlanders, marching on the Road to the Lonach Gathering and Highland Games at Strathdon in Scotland. Gannet77 | Istock | Getty Images The Scottish government announced plans on Thursday to issue its first sovereign bonds in 2026/27, as it looks to raise funds for infrastructure…
