Starmer’s government set to wrestle with Mandelson files release until after Easter – POLITICO
One key reason, said three people with knowledge of the discussions (including one of those noted above), is…
Brexit was like sawing off your leg for no reason – POLITICO
“I think Brexit was a colossal mistake,” said former London student Stubb, who has a British wife and…
Reform UK interested in MI5 help on candidate vetting – POLITICO
Reform leader Nigel Farage in 2024 blamed a “reputable vetting company” for oversights in helping sift its candidates…
UK cops arrest 4 in Iran spying probe – POLITICO
The men include one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals. They were arrested in the early hours of…
Why the US–Israel vs Iran conflict brings India’s PRAHAAR into sharper focus
Israel’s repeated success in striking deep inside Iran has revived an uncomfortable question for security planners worldwide, more…
Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…
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…
UK diplomats fear Mandelson files ‘damaging’ for Trump relationship – POLITICO
An FCDO spokesperson told POLITICO that “the UK-US relationship is built on a foundation of our deep security,…
EU parliament chief calls for ‘exorcism’ of ghosts in UK ties – POLITICO
Metsola called for a “reset” in the partnership between Britain and the EU as part of a policy…
AI chatbots are not your friends, experts warn – POLITICO
The worries are fueled by the sycophantic nature of chatbots, which aim to be helpful for their users…
Trump says Starmer’s China reset ‘very dangerous’ – POLITICO
Starmer also contrasted his approach with that of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose visit to China this…
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper plans fresh visit to China – POLITICO
However, they indicate that Britain’s ruling Labour Party has no intention of cooling a courtship that has generated…