UK: Economy shrank unexpectedly in January

The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January, in a blow to the government ahead of its Spring Statement later this month. The economy contracted by 0.1%, which was weaker than…

UK: MP hits out at ‘very disappointing’ steel tariffs

The tariffs imposed on steel exports to the US are “very disappointing”, the MP for Scunthorpe has said. Donald Trump’s administration has put the 25% charge on all steel and aluminium imported…

UK: Starmer says ‘all options on table’ on US tariffs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will “keep all options on the table” as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium take effect.…

UK: Threat of US tariffs spells uncertainty for NI businesses

“Uncertainty” is the most common word you will hear if you ask a business in Northern Ireland about how they are feeling about the prospect of the United States imposing…

UK: Arrested captain of ship is Russian national

The captain of the Solong cargo ship arrested after a collision with a tanker in the North Sea is a Russian national, the ship’s owner has confirmed. Humberside Police said…

UK: Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit

Dundee University is to cut 632 jobs in a bid to address a £35m deficit. Staff were informed of the news by interim principal Shane O’Neill at a meeting in…

UK: Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible

Sir Keir Starmer has called the current benefits system unsustainable, indefensible and unfair, and said the government could not “shrug its shoulders and look away”. Addressing Labour MPs on Monday…

UK: Man Utd plan to build ‘iconic’ £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

Manchester United have announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK – an “iconic” new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. Once construction is complete, the club’s…

UK: Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe over an allegation of “verbal threats”. Reform reported the Great Yarmouth MP to police on 6…

UK: People are cutting back their online profile

Anita Smith has always been cautious about how much she shared online. But her concerns increased following an abusive relationship with a partner, who later stalked her. Although police intervened,…