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China · 29 Jan 2026 Britain’s Starmer seeks fresh start with China, economic wins British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" aiming to… UK · 26 Jan 2026 Suella Braverman joins Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK British lawmaker Suella Braverman, an ex-interior minister, became the latest prominent Conservative to join Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK on Monday, using… UK · 25 Jan 2026 Labour NEC Blocks Burnham’s By-Election Candidacy Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been prevented from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election after the Labour Party’s National Executive… Business · 23 Jan 2026 UK pharmacists report major aspirin shortage Pharmacies across the U.K. are reporting widespread shortages of aspirin, one of the most widely prescribed drugs that is used to prevent… UK · 20 Jan 2026 UK mulls Australia-style ban on social media for children Britain is considering a range of measures to better protect children online, including an Australian-style ban on social media for those below… UK · 19 Jan 2026 UK Starmer calls for ‘calm discussion’ to avert trade war with US over Greenland British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Monday for calm discussion to avert a possible trade war with the United States over… UK · 13 Jan 2026 UK has no plan for defending nation in event of war The UK has no plan to defend the nation in the event of war, including how to mobilise the National Health Service… Comuniq.EU · 12 Jan 2026 EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK The EU is reportedly demanding guarantees the UK will compensate the bloc if a future government reneges on the Brexit “reset” agreement… UK · 12 Jan 2026 Tory Plans for Safer Social Media: A Game Changer? Tory leader Kemi Badenoch announced plans to raise the "age of consent" for social media to protect children from harmful online content.… UK · 9 Jan 2026 Severe Winds and Snow Disrupt Travel Across France and Britain Storm Goretti brought severe weather to parts of northern Europe on Friday, causing widespread disruption in France and the United Kingdom, including… Business · 8 Jan 2026 Britons splurge on food, cut back on gifts as retailers warn of tough 2026 Britons prioritised festive food but thought twice about spending on clothing and gifts over Christmas, trading updates from Tesco, Marks & Spencer… Ukraine · 7 Jan 2026 UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is made with…