President-elect Donald Trump will want to do a good deal with the UK, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has insisted. Jones, the chancellor’s second-in-command, said he was confident…
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UK: Authorities set to introduce digital driving licences
Digital driving licences are to be introduced in the UK as the government looks to use technology to “transform public services”. They will be accessed on a new government smartphone…
UK: No convictions for breaching sanctions on Russia
The UK has not carried out a single conviction for breaches of Russian sanctions, the National Crime Agency has said. Financial sanctions on Russia were introduced following the annexation of…
UK: We must rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem Davey
The UK should negotiate a new customs union deal with the European Union, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said. In a speech in London, he argued it was…
UK: First as vertical rocket launch licence granted
A company behind a rocket engine which exploded during a test at the UK’s new spaceport in Shetland could still be the first in Europe to carry out vertical launches…
UK: We will ‘never let up’ on Ukraine support- Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to put Ukraine in the “strongest possible position” this year as he made his first trip to Kyiv as prime minister. He said the UK…
Germany: Authorities record foot-and-mouth case
The UK has introduced a ban on pigs, sheep and cattle imports from Germany after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in the country. The government said on Tuesday…
UK: Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. She had referred herself to the prime minister’s standards adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, after questions…
UK: Chagos deal on hold to allow Trump to assess it
The UK’s planned handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius should be considered by incoming US President Donald Trump before it goes ahead, Downing Street has said. Efforts were made…
UK: Parking charges to increase for town’s polluting cars
Higher polluting vehicles will cost more to park in a county town, a local authority has proposed. Those with the highest carbon dioxide emissions would see charges more than double…