G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps -sources
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort, said officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Vespia launches advanced AI business verification platform to combat money laundering
Vespia has developed a new way of conducting KYB in the crypto industry
Britain ditches commitment to remove all EU laws by the end of 2023
The British government no longer intends to remove all European Union laws by the end of this year, a flagship policy for hardline Brexiteers that sparked warnings from business and the opposition about legal uncertainty and bureaucratic chaos.
French police clash with black-clad anarchists during May Day rallies
French police clashed with hundreds of black-clad anarchists in Paris and other cities during union-led protests against President Emmanuel Macron's increase in the retirement age, as workers staged Labour Day rallies across Europe.
FA Cup final in June set to be one of the big events affected by upcoming train strikes
Fans of Manchester City and Manchester United braced for difficulties with getting to the FA Cup final after Aslef announced striking days across May and June.
Microsoft hits back at UK after Activision acquisition blocked
Microsoft's president Brad Smith said the UK regulator's decision to prevent its acquisition of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard "had shaken confidence" in Britain as a destination for tech businesses.
UK railway workers to strike in May after rejecting latest pay offer
Thousands of railway workers in Britain will go on strike on May 13 after the RMT trade union rejected the latest pay offer by train companies, an escalation in a long-running dispute that has caused disruptive strikes since last summer.
UK blocks Microsoft's $69-bn bid for 'Call of Duty' games giant
Both firms said they will appeal and expressed deep disappointment over Britain's decision regarding the gigantic takeover.
Traders Union Experts Name The Best Forex Brokers in UK
There is a huge number of brokerage companies operating in the UK.
FDA demands independent inquiry into bullying following Raab's resignation
The FDA union claim that the problem of ministerial bullying is bigger than Raab. However, in his resignation letter, Raab has pushed back against the investigation into his conduct.
Microsoft's bid to buy games giant faces triple anti-trust threat
The British market is smaller than that of the United States or the European Union, but if the CMA blocks the Activision Blizzard takeover, Microsoft would probably have to back down.
Approximately 3.7m people in the UK are working low-paid and insecure jobs
The Good Business Charter has redefined its brand to encourage ethical business practices across 10 key areas as poor business practices continue in the UK economy.
Biden urges N.Ireland leaders to seize 'incredible economic opportunity'
U.S. President Joe Biden urged Northern Irish political leaders to restore their power-sharing government with the promise that scores of major U.S.
Biden heads to Northern Ireland at delicate political juncture
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Belfast on Tuesday at a delicate political time in Northern Ireland as he helps mark the 25-year anniversary of a peace deal that largely ended 30 years of bloodshed there.
N.Ireland marks 25 years of peace, but police come under attack
Police vehicles were on Monday pelted with projectiles, including petrol bombs, during an illegal dissident republican march in Londonderry on the eve of Biden's visit.
Work to be done, PM Sunak says 25 years after N.Irish peace deal
A quarter of century since the signing of a peace deal that largely ended violence in Northern Ireland, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said efforts had to be intensified to restore the power-sharing government central to the accord.
U.S. President Biden to visit Ireland, Northern Ireland next week
U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Ireland and Northern Ireland on April 11-14 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday peace accord on one side of the Irish border and visit his ancestral home on the other, the White House said on Wednesday.
Northern Ireland's 'peace babies' desperate for more progress
Bethany Moore was six years old when she started to understand the "complexities and nuances" of living in Northern Ireland.
Architects of Northern Ireland peace see hope beyond Brexit deadlock
A quarter of a century after unpalatable compromises ended decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland, some of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement hope that deal can help inspire a route out of the region's near-permanent political crisis.
Explainer-Why is Britain joining a Trans-Pacific trade pact?
Britain on Friday agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade pact based around the Pacific rim, as it seeks to build ties around the world after leaving the European Union.
UK raises terror threat level in N.Ireland ahead of Biden visit
The domestic spy agency MI5 judged that the risk of an attack had gone from "substantial" to "severe"
Google Bard accused of being left-leaning, is the new AI susceptible to bias?
Google's new AI chatbot Bard has given controversial opinions on topics like Brexit, trans rights, and Rishi Sunak.
Is 2023 marking the rise of UK-India tourism?
With the reopening of borders and customers craving new adventures, the number of people travelling worldwide has rocketed with exceptional growth for UK-India tourism.
Oil prices climb in relief rally as banking concerns ease
Oil prices climbed in early trade on Monday as concerns over turmoil in the banking sector eased, while comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend ratcheted up geopolitical tensions in Europe.
EU, UN chief discuss food security, sanctions, military aid to Ukraine
European Union leaders held talks on Thursday with U.N.
UK lawmakers overwhelmingly back key element of N.Irish trade pact
The refusal to support the government threatens to reawaken deep divisions within the governing party over Brexit.
N.Ireland unionists oppose key part of Brexit trade deal
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson welcomed progress on the issue but said "the imposition of EU law" on Northern Ireland had not been resolved.
Top EU judge expects a wave of litigation from tech giants against new tech law
Tech giants will likely challenge a new European Union law aimed at reining in their power with the first cases in a potential wave of litigation expected by year-end, one of the EU's top judges said on Friday.
Amazon slams $265 mln tax order as it seeks to get EU appeal thrown out
An EU decision ordering Amazon to pay about 250 million euros ($265 million) in back taxes to Luxembourg relies on "atmospherics" and is without merit, the company said on Thursday, as it sought to convince Europe's top court to throw out an appeal by EU regulators.
Biden to host Irish PM Varadkar, affirm peace accords, White House says
They will express support for the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement and the recent deal between Britain and the European Union on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland.