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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.

EuroVerify

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.

Europe News

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.

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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.

Radio Schuman

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"...

Europe News

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.

EuroVerify

Old pro-Trump rally video resurfaces as anti-Ukraine protest

The video started circulating again following the disastrous Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, raising tensions between the US, Ukraine and the rest of Europe.

United Kingdom

UK PM Starmer abolishes major NHS body as public sector cuts begin

Reports say that Labour aides are increasingly looking to 'trim' the British government and civil service and drawing parallels with Elon Musk's actions in the US.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Trump's power play with Zelenskyy

In this week's edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the dramatic shake-up regarding Ukraine diplomacy

EuroVerify

Fact check: Yes, the UK does have free speech

The principle of free speech is enshrined in law across Europe thanks to the European Convention on Human Rights.

World News

Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation'

The CDU leader said Europe must be prepared to act independently.