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Andy Burnham expected to appoint Shabana Mahmood as UK finance minister, reports say

Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to appoint Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood as the United Kingdom's finance minister when he becomes prime minister next week, according to a report by the Financial Times. The potential appointment would place Mahmood at the center of Britain's......

BBC says current funding model is no longer sustainable ahead of 2027 negotiations

The BBC has warned that its current funding structure is no longer capable of supporting its long-term public service mission, as the broadcaster prepares for negotiations with the UK government over its next financial settlement. In its annual report released on Tuesday, the British public broadcaster......

Capita shares slide after UK government withholds payments over contract delays

Shares in British outsourcing company Capita fell sharply on Tuesday after the UK government withheld £9.9 million (approximately $13.2 million) in payments, citing missed contractual deadlines and shortcomings in planned technology upgrades. The stock dropped by more than 15% after the government......

UK Paramount-Warner review seen as leverage tool rather than block, analysts say

The United Kingdom’s scrutiny of the proposed $110 billion merger involving Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery is increasingly being viewed by legal experts as a mechanism to secure regulatory commitments rather than an outright attempt to block the transaction. Culture Minister Lisa......

UK commits additional £15 billion to defence spending, reeves announces

The United Kingdom has committed an additional £15 billion in defence funding, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced on Tuesday, as the government unveiled its long-anticipated investment plan for the sector. The funding pledge marks a significant expansion of Britain’s defence......

United Kingdom: Reform UK calls for early general election after Starmer resignation

Following the announcement of the resignation of Labour leader Keir Starmer from the leadership of the Labour Party, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party has called for the immediate organization of a general election. Nigel Farage stated in a message posted on social media platform X that his......

Starmer under pressure as resignation calls intensify in the UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing political pressure after several ministerial aides resigned and dozens of lawmakers publicly questioned his leadership following disappointing local election results for the Labour Party. According to reports from the British media, Starmer held......

UK's FCA defends Palantir contract amid lawmakers' concerns

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has defended its decision to award a short-term contract to U.S. data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, amid questions from lawmakers over potential data access and monopoly risks. Palantir was contracted for 12 weeks to analyze internal......

London backs Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5 billion after cyberattack

The UK government announced on Sunday that it would guarantee £1.5 billion (€1.7 billion) for the automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to help the company recover from a recent cyberattack. The attack, reported on September 2, forced the suspension of production in JLR’s factories across......