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Nearly half of UK voters support rejoining the European Union, poll finds

Nearly half of UK voters support the country rejoining the European Union, according to a new poll conducted as Prime Minister Andy Burnham reviews possible long-term options for Britain’s relationship with the bloc. The survey, conducted by The Messina Group between September 12 and 24 among......

UK reopens debate over closer ties with the European Union

Nearly a decade after the Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom is once again debating how far it should go in rebuilding its relationship with the European Union, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that rejoining the bloc should be considered alongside other options. Speaking after the Labour Party......

UK households face another rise in energy bills

British households are facing renewed pressure from rising energy costs, with the latest increase in the regulated price cap pushing the typical annual bill to £1,723 from October. The 4% rise comes as the government faces growing calls to provide additional support ahead of its October 28 budget. The......

UK-France migrant exchange deal ends as Channel crossings remain a major challenge

The United Kingdom and France have ended a pilot agreement designed to manage irregular migration across the English Channel, bringing to a close a year-long arrangement under which some migrants who crossed to Britain by small boats could be returned to France in exchange for the admission of an equivalent......

UK PM Andy Burnham to present options for future relationship with the EU

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will present different options for the United Kingdom’s long-term relationship with the European Union, reopening a debate that has remained politically sensitive since Britain voted to leave the bloc in 2016. Speaking at the Labour Party’s......

Nissan warns UK could face pressure over Chinese car imports

Nissan has warned that the United Kingdom could face increasing pressure from the European Union to tighten its approach to Chinese-made vehicles, as differences between British and European trade policies become more significant for the automotive industry. Massimiliano Messina, a Nissan executive,......

Argentina steps up pressure on oil companies operating near the Falkland Islands

Argentina has intensified its legal and political campaign against oil companies involved in hydrocarbon activities around the Falkland Islands, adding a new layer of tension to its longstanding sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom. An Argentine court has opened proceedings involving executives......

Harry and Meghan urged to stay silent if they want to rebuild ties with William

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been advised to keep a low profile if they hope to repair their strained relationship with Prince William, amid renewed speculation about a possible reconciliation within the British royal family. Royal commentators have warned that another public dispute......

UK-EU summit postponed again amid dispute over ‘made in Europe’ policy

A planned summit aimed at strengthening relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union has reportedly been postponed again, highlighting continuing disagreements over sensitive economic and industrial issues following Brexit. According to the Financial Times, citing people familiar with......