It has been more than a decade since James Howells’ hard drive – containing Bitcoin now worth hundreds of millions of pounds – ended up on a landfill site. But…
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UK: ‘No durable peace’ in Ukraine if Europe not in talks – Jonathan Reynolds
There can be “no durable peace” in Ukraine without European nations, particularly Ukrainians, taking part in talks to end the war with Russia, the business secretary has told the BBC.…
UK: Netflix moves Bafta afterparty after hotel fire
Netflix has been forced to move its Bafta Film Awards afterparty after the original venue was evacuated due to a fire. Scores of firefighters took more than five hours to…
UK: Authorities Plan to protect British steel industry as tariff threat looms
The government has announced plans to protect the UK’s steel industry in a bid to secure its long-term future, as it faces the impact of potential tariffs. The Plan for…
Iran: British couple held in Tehran named as family urge safe return
The family of a British couple in custody in Iran say they are united in their determination to secure their safe return. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in January, but…
UK: Britain ‘must do more’ to share Europe security burden – ministers
The UK and EU must work together and “do more” to “share the burden” of security across Europe, two senior ministers have said. Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary…
UK: British army too ‘run down’ to lead Ukraine peace mission – ex- army chief
The UK military is “so run down” it could not lead any future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, the former head of the army has said. Lord Dannatt told the BBC…
UK: Migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation
The number of foreign workers seeking help over claims of exploitation, bullying, underpayment and poor living conditions on UK farms significantly increased last year. Nearly 700 foreign seasonal agricultural labourers…
UK: PM Keir Starmer backs Ukraine’s Nato bid despite US view
Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed the UK will continue to back Ukraine’s “irreversible path” to joining Nato despite leading figures in President Donald Trump’s administration appearing to rule out membership.…
USA: Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK
Concerns are growing the UK could be hit with higher US trade taxes after President Donald Trump announced he would target VAT in his latest move. Trump has instructed his…