The UK is prepared to cancel its £6.3 billion ($8.4 billion) Ajax program, Defence Secretary John Healey said, after the army halted its use of the armored vehicles built by General Dynamics UK Ltd after soldiers fell ill while riding in them.
The UK is prepared to cancel its £6.3 billion ($8.4 billion) Ajax program, Defence Secretary John Healey said, after the army halted its use of the armored vehicles built by General Dynamics UK Ltd after soldiers fell ill while riding in them.
The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.
The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.
The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation.
The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation.
Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, delivers a speech in London, UK, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Starmer said he’ll make a renewed push to curb UK welfare spending, as he vies to revive his ailing premiership and sell a budget which was poorly received by voters.
One of Rachel Reeves’ first moves on becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer was to give greater power to Britain’s budget watchdog. Little more than a year later, prominent members of her own Labour Party want to curtail it.
One of Rachel Reeves’ first moves on becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer was to give greater power to Britain’s budget watchdog. Little more than a year later, prominent members of her own Labour Party want to curtail it.
Office for Budget Responsibility Chairman Richard Hughes
Negotiations for the UK to join the European Union’s flagship €150 billion ($173 billion) defense fund have failed, according to people familiar with the matter.
Negotiations for the UK to join the European Union’s flagship €150 billion ($173 billion) defense fund have failed, according to people familiar with the matter.
A UK army soldier. Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government dropped a key measure from its flagship workers’ rights package in a bid to quell concerns of businesses who had warned the legislation would damage growth and employment.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government dropped a key measure from its flagship workers’ rights package in a bid to quell concerns of businesses who had warned the legislation would damage growth and employment.
Commuters cross London Bridge with the view to Tower Bridge and the Canary Wharf district in London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. UK business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year's budget.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
UK chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves outside 11 Downing Street ahead of presenting her budget to parliament in London on Nov. 26.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
UK chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves outside 11 Downing Street ahead of presenting her budget to parliament in London on Nov. 26.
In the 84 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it was drafted with them in mind.
In the 84 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it was drafted with them in mind.
The British Army has paused the use of its General Dynamics UK Ltd. Ajax armored vehicles and will investigate how more than 30 soldiers were hurt while riding in them during an exercise last weekend.
The British Army has paused the use of its General Dynamics UK Ltd. Ajax armored vehicles and will investigate how more than 30 soldiers were hurt while riding in them during an exercise last weekend.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will slash the amount Britons can save in their tax-free cash ISAs each year to £12,000 in a bid to get households investing more in UK stocks.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will slash the amount Britons can save in their tax-free cash ISAs each year to £12,000 in a bid to get households investing more in UK stocks.
Rachel Reeves, UK chancellor of the exchequer, delivers a speech in London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. An exit charge for wealthy Britons leaving the country and increased levies on expensive homes are on a long-list of possible tax increases being considered by Reeves ahead of the budget.
Britain’s most prominent business group has urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves not to put the country on a “road to certain decline” with a series of tax rises in her budget this week.
Britain’s most prominent business group has urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves not to put the country on a “road to certain decline” with a series of tax rises in her budget this week.
An electricity transmission tower. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
Britain’s most prominent business group has urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves not to put the country on a “road to certain decline” with a series of tax rises in her budget this week.
Britain’s most prominent business group has urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves not to put the country on a “road to certain decline” with a series of tax rises in her budget this week.
An electricity transmission tower. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
Britain’s most prominent business group has urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves not to put the country on a “road to certain decline” with a series of tax rises in her budget this week.
Britain’s most prominent business group has urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves not to put the country on a “road to certain decline” with a series of tax rises in her budget this week.
An electricity transmission tower. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
The UK has identified which military units it would send to Ukraine after a series of reconnaissance visits in the country, ensuring it would be ready to swiftly deploy troops if the latest effort to revive peace talks succeeds.
The UK has identified which military units it would send to Ukraine after a series of reconnaissance visits in the country, ensuring it would be ready to swiftly deploy troops if the latest effort to revive peace talks succeeds.
Ukrainian soldiers during shooting and tactical drills in Ukraine, on Nov. 10.
Germany is pressing the European Union to strike a last-minute deal to let the UK access the bloc’s massive defense fund before a deadline at the end of the month.
Germany is pressing the European Union to strike a last-minute deal to let the UK access the bloc’s massive defense fund before a deadline at the end of the month.
The logo of the European Union Military Assistance Mission on a soldier's uniform at the Klietz military training area in Klietz, Germany.
A Russian spy ship on the edge of UK waters pointed lasers at British pilots for the first time in a “deeply dangerous” escalation, Defense Secretary John Healey revealed as he warned of military options if the vessel travels further.
A Russian spy ship on the edge of UK waters pointed lasers at British pilots for the first time in a “deeply dangerous” escalation, Defense Secretary John Healey revealed as he warned of military options if the vessel travels further.
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