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UK Fashion Industry: London Fashion Week Remains Global Destination Despite Brexit Friction
Designers, buyers and press continue to converge on the capital for one of the world's four major…
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The Economy Desk covers inflation, wages, jobs, growth, public spending and the indicators shaping Britain’s economic direction.
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UK Science: James Webb Space Telescope Data Produces Landmark Findings From British Team
Astronomers at Cambridge and Edinburgh have used JWST observations to make discoveries about the early universe that…
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UK News: London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone Expanded to Cover Greater London
The ULEZ expansion, previously contested, has been upheld and extended to the full Greater London area, affecting…
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UK Broadband Rollout: Gigabit Coverage Reaches 82% of Premises
The government's gigabit broadband target is within reach as commercial and publicly subsidised rollout programmes accelerate
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Opinion: The Iran Ceasefire Is Not Peace — What Comes Next for UK Foreign Policy
The fragile US-Iran agreement has ended the immediate crisis but left all underlying tensions intact, forcing Britain…
Economy
UK News: Rupert Lowe’s ‘Restore Britain’ Party Registered With Electoral Commission
The former Reform UK MP launched the party in February 2026 after months of preparation, positioning it…
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Plastic Packaging Reduction Targets Toughened Under Government Circular Economy Plan
New requirements will accelerate the reduction of unnecessary plastic in food packaging, with manufacturers facing mandatory targets…
Economy
North Sea Oilfield Extensions Approved Amid Climate Transition Debate
The government authorised several new production extensions in the North Sea, defending the decision as necessary for…
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UK Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Expands as International Competition Intensifies
The government is doubling the Institute's headcount and budget as the US and China accelerate their own…
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FTSE 100 First Crossed 10,000 in History — Then Iran War Struck
The milestone moment in January 2026 was followed within weeks by the geopolitical shock that redefined the…
