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Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood?

The first official EU-UK talks since Brexit are set to take place in London today. How momentous is this meeting, and can the two parties recalibrate relations?

Europe News

EU and UK chase deal amid wrangling over closer ties

In a first since Brexit, the EU and UK are meeting to forge closer ties. However, will disagreement on the others' demands dash hopes of Starmer’s desired Brexit reset?

United Kingdom

Starmer: UK to send rejected asylum seekers to 'return hubs' abroad

During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks to set up "return hubs" with "a number of countries".

United Kingdom

UK PM Starmer accused of echoing far-right amid immigration overhaul

The UK leader was criticised for warning that the country could become an "island of strangers". Some of his own MPs say these words echoed a phrase in Enoch Powell's infamous "Rivers of Blood" speech in 1968.

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Man arrested over fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's house

Police are investigating whether the 21-year-old may be connected to three fires in London in recent days.

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UK government sets out new policies to 'significantly' cut immigration

The policies revealed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer include English language requirements and a crackdown on overseas recruitment for the social care sector.

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Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian 'cocaine' claims

The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a train on their way to Kyiv are part of a wider Russian disinformation campaign.

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How should the EU interpret the trade deal between the US and the UK?

The United Kingdom is the first European country to have reached a compromise with the United States on trade. But some analysts believe the deal sends the wrong signal.

Economy

UK, US secure trade deal with changes for auto and agricultural goods

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer emphasised the strong relationship between their two countries, bonded by shared values, culture and a common language.

United Kingdom

UK and India agree 'landmark' trade deal after years of talks

The announcement on Tuesday comes three years after the countries entered into discussions about a free trade agreement.

Europe News

Why the world is watching the conclave more closely than ever

The next pontiff will have to re-establish cordial and deep relations between the Church and Western countries, especially the US.

Europe News

Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP

Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party campaigned on an anti-immigration platform in Runcorn and Helsby, a constituency in northwest England.

Europe News

EU-UK defence pact could be main deliverable of upcoming London summit

Talks between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership are ongoing with EU ambassadors scheduled to discuss a first draft put together by the Commission's External Action Service next week.

Vatican

Five historic moments from Pope Francis' funeral

From the suggestive Trump-Zelenskyy summit to the second-ever encounter between the US president and Ursula von der Leyen: The funeral ceremony for Pope Francis offered several significant developments.

Europe News

EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit

The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports.

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The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws | Radio Schuman

The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact the digital future?

Business

China warns UK government to treat owners of British Steel fairly

The warning comes two days after the UK government took control of Chinese-owned British Steel using emergency powers.

Culture news

Boris Johnson criticises Netflix's 'Adolescence' and school screenings

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s four-part Netflix drama Adolescence being made available in schools to help combat toxic online influences. Boris Johnson says it's "tosh"...

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Starmer blames lack of joint action for UK migrant arrivals by boat

Despite law-enforcement cooperation with France and work with authorities in other countries along the migrant route, more than 6,600 people crossed the Channel in the first three months of this year, the highest number on record.

United Kingdom

Controversy sparked by UK politician's 'pet rent' expense claim

The Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi did not break parliamentary rules, but the government has said it now wants them to be revised.