UK pensions bill faces ping-pong as Lords run down the clock – POLITICO
As POLITICO reported this week, the date of the end of this parliamentary session, known as prorogation, could…
Britain steps back from Africa with new aid cuts – POLITICO
“These steep cuts will impact the most marginalized and left behind communities,” said Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond,…
UK cut staff hours at key naval base responding to Cyprus drone strike – POLITICO
But a trade union representing defense workers in the U.K. is now arguing that government efforts to slash…
US issues Cyprus travel warning as Middle East war edges closer to Europe – POLITICO
Cyprus is increasingly being pulled into the conflict. A drone strike hit a runway at the British RAF…
Europe prepares for higher energy prices after US attack on Iran – POLITICO
“The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events…
World’s money launderers are shifting to crypto, report warns – POLITICO
In America, President Donald Trump has come under fire for his ties to the industry. In April last year the…
Iran crisis puts UK leader Keir Starmer in a new political bind – POLITICO
The shift came after escalating threats to British troops and citizens from missile and drone attacks. Just hours…
Boris Johnson lobbied Donald Trump to block UK’s Chagos Islands deal – POLITICO
Representatives for Johnson and Truss declined to comment. The White House did not immediately respond to a request…
Meet Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s super-ambitious pick to reboot the British state – POLITICO
Unlike most classmates, Romeo travelled in to school by Tube and would do homework in the lab where…
UK to ‘pause for thought’ on Chagos Islands deal after Trump blast – POLITICO
Ministers had already put the British Indian Ocean Territory (Sovereignty and Constitutional Arrangements) Bill on hold at the…
Trump blasts Starmer’s Chagos deal — hours after US backed it – POLITICO
Under the arrangement, struck last year after months of negotiations, the joint U.S.-U.K. base will remain under the…
Epstein scandal prompts scrutiny of UK security vetting – POLITICO
In reality, they say, the process suffers from political pressure, a lack of robust due diligence, a reliance…