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Ukraine: Zelenskyy in UK for talks with allies on missiles
10/24/2025October 24, 2025 Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron, Voloydmyr Zelensky, Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk have met several times this year to discuss support for Ukraine [FILE: May 10, 2025]Image: Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACA/picture allianceThe...
Indonesia, UK formalize EGP to bolster strategic economic growth
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia and the United Kingdom have committed to strengthening bilateral economic ties through the establishment of the Indonesia-UK Economic Growth Partnership (EGP). The EGP is designed as a new...
Ukraine drones fly 1,250 miles to punch holes in Putin's air defences and target oil sites deep inside Russia
Ukrainian drones are flying up to 1250 miles to target oil sites deep inside Russia, say military sources. Kyiv is locked in a technology race with Moscow as Vladimir Putin has again snubbed Donald Trump’s moves to end the war which the Russian...
ITV GMB bias row erupts as Reform UK chairman slaps away 'far-right' remark during fiery Caerphilly defeat clash: 'Sick of the MSM!'
A number of Good Morning Britain viewers have admitted they're "sick of the mainstream media" after Reform UK chairman Dr David Bull faced some rather loaded questions on Friday's show. Dr Bull joined the ITV presenting duo to discuss Reform UK's...
Zelenskiy meets Britain's King Charles at Windsor Castle
Britain's King Charles gave Volodymyr Zelenskiy a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle as the Ukrainian president visits the UK. After arriving at the castle’s quadrangle on Friday morning, Mr Zelenskiy shook hands with Charles and was given a...
Industry groups urge UK to include low-carbon ammonia in hydrogen strategy
Twelve organizations representing energy, transport, and industry have urged the UK Government to ensure low-carbon ammonia is explicitly integrated into its hydrogen strategy. In an open letter to Michael Shanks MP, the UK Minister of State at...
Will Trump’s oil sanctions on Russia hurt Putin and his plans for Ukraine war?
United States President Donald Trump imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers — Rosneft and Lukoil — aimed at tightening financial pressure on President Vladimir Putin and forcing a path toward peace in Ukraine. The move,...
Mukesh Ambani-Led Reliance Industries Says They Will Comply With US, EU and UK's Sanctions on Crude Oil Imports From Russia
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd today, October 24, issued a statement after fresh US and EU sanctions on Russian Oil. In an official statement, the company's spokesperson said, "We have noted the recent restrictions announced...
Pashley e-classics: Britannia E and Briton E bring discreet power to a British icon
Pashley has added gentle electric assist to two of its best-loved town bikes, unveiling the new Pashley e-classics, the Britannia E and Briton E. The brief is simple: keep the elegance, ride feel and hand-built Reynolds steel frames that define...
The rebirth of genuine socialist politics in Britain
Interview with Zarah Sultana The Labour Party has been in power in the UK since soundly beating a discredited Conservative government in July 2024. Party leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, having driven out his left-wing predecessor Jeremy...
Just Wait Six Months, Trump Says of the Impact of His Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports
After President Trump sanctioned Russia’s two largest oil-exporting companies, President Vladimir Putin yesterday projected self-confidence, assuring Kremlin reporters that there would be “certain consequences, but they will not significantly...
Trip to Paris showed me just what a dump Scotland has become
This time last week, I was writing my column for The Herald not from my usual spot in my Edinburgh home, but in a Parisian cafe. My children are now at an age where city breaks are not excruciatingly boring for them, so as a school holiday treat...
Every UK household eligible for DWP bonus payment ahead of Christmas
DWP is sending eligible UK households a bonus payment ahead of the expensive Christmas period(Image: inyourArea) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is sending eligible UK households a bonus payment ahead of the expensive Christmas period....
Fears for Britney Spears' safety amid shocking new video: 'She's spiraling'
It appears Britney Spears is in trouble once again. Swerving her car into the wrong lane of a highway after a night out, 43-year-old Spears is 'spiraling' out of control in sad echoes of her infamous 2007 breakdown, friends say. In worrying...
Which cooking oil is best for you, how to use them... and which should you avoid
It is one of the most hotly debated ingredients in Britain's kitchens. Whether you're sautéing, deep-frying or drizzling over a salad, oil is a cooking staple – but choosing the right one has become increasingly confusing. While some are hailed as...
Global oil firms shed thousands of jobs in new cost-cutting wave
Firms from the U.S. to Malaysia are restructuring to preserve margins, with job reductions ranging from 5% to 25% across various units | Photo Credit: BERNADETT SZABO Global energy majors and related companies plan to slash more jobs in 2025,...
Miliband warned 1,000 oil and gas jobs to be lost each month
Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband are coming under increasing pressure over Labour’s approach to the North Sea - Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Ed Miliband should be “pragmatic” about allowing more oil drilling, MPs have said, amid warnings that...
Chinese brand Geely launches in UK with 'strong ambitions' including rival to Labour's Electric Car Grant
A new Chinese brand has launched its first electric vehicles in the UK, with drivers being offered one of the most comprehensive deals on the market. Geely Auto has become the latest brand to introduce itself to the UK market, with the new EX5...
Octopus Energy offering Britons free electricity this weekend 'without paying a penny extra'
Octopus Energy customers are being urged to take advantage of the supplier's "Free Electricity Session" this weekend, which could see consumers win extra prizes this winter. British households, many of whom are grappling with unprecedented energy...
Clock change: MP Alex Meyer campaigns for Double British Summer Time
Don't forget the clocks go back an hour this Sunday 26 October, marking the end of British Summer Time. But what if we changed time zone? That's what local MP Alex Mayer would like to see. She favours the country adopting Double British Summer...