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As Brexit turns 5, Brits celebrate with more expensive booze

As Brexit turns 5, Brits celebrate with more expensive booze

A new tax system means higher prices for some of the U.K.’s favorite tipples.

January 31, 2025 4:18 am CET
EU decorum cracks over green agenda

EU decorum cracks over green agenda

January 30, 2025 4:25 am CET
Britain’s Rachel Reeves needs a growth miracle
UK climate chief Ed Miliband is fighting a losing battle
Davos 2025: Will Trump’s ‘golden age’ pay off?
Keir Starmer accused of running a ‘boys’ club’ as three men given key jobs
Britain purged its antitrust watchdog. Big Tech couldn’t be happier.
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Britain tells regulators to go easy on regulation, actually

The chancellor has turned to the obvious people to really get growth going: pencil-pushers.

January 17, 2025 5:36 pm CET
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Defiant Starmer declares he wants 10 years as UK PM

After Elon Musk’s call for him to be ousted, Britain’s prime minister reveals his thinking on the next election date and vows to complete a full second term in No. 10.

January 17, 2025 1:18 pm CET

PMQs: Badenoch misses an open goal as Starmer gets lucky

Strong, specific questions from the Tory leader soon gave way to a scatter-shot approach.

January 15, 2025 2:20 pm CET

Relief for UK’s embattled finance minister as inflation falls — with caveats

Better-than-expected figures come as Rachel Reeves faces intense scrutiny.

January 15, 2025 8:28 am CET

Knives are out for Britain’s boxed-in finance minister

If Rachel Reeves succumbs, “the wolves” are likely to turn on embattled PM Starmer.

January 14, 2025 10:05 pm CET

Jack leaves Sam

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard have their guide to the day ahead in British politics – for one last time, because …

January 13, 2025 9:02 am CET

Forget Elon Musk — here’s what’s really terrifying the UK government

A return to austerity was not in Keir Starmer’s plans — and it risks shredding Labour’s credibility while populists snap at its heels.

January 13, 2025 4:00 am CET

‘Reengagement with China’ to boost British economy by up to £1B, Reeves says in Beijing

British chancellor touts £600M in deals as she defends move to improve relations with China.

January 11, 2025 6:36 pm CET

Echoes of Truss fiasco as UK markets reel from stagflation fears

Borrowing costs hit 17-year highs and sterling falls as the budget and Donald Trump’s imminent return dent confidence.

January 9, 2025 11:46 am CET

Embrace China despite Trump, says CBI boss

The U.K. can position itself between the “two 500 pound gorillas staring at each other,” Rupert Soames said.

January 9, 2025 6:00 am CET

Elon Musk should steer clear of politics, says top British businessman

Elon Musk’s controversial postings on British politics have ignited the row over the United Kingdom’s long-running child grooming scandal. Musk’s interventions and his proximity to Donald Trump …

January 9, 2025 5:00 am CET

POLITICO London Playbook awards 2024

From minister of the year to WTF moment, Westminster’s essential newsletter picks the winners of 2024.

December 27, 2024 4:00 am CET
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Westminster’s tips for a perfect Christmas lunch

Before you face the biggest feast of the year, check out how U.K. politicians prepare for the big day.

December 25, 2024 11:00 am CET

PMQs: Badenoch wins by punching Starmer on pensioners

Winter fuel payments took center stage in the final PMQs of 2024 — with Starmer’s defense getting a frosty reception.

December 18, 2024 2:32 pm CET

Prince Andrew spy scandal rocks British establishment

The prince, the prime ministers and the alleged spy: what we know about the scandal gripping the U.K.

December 17, 2024 4:01 am CET

Westminster’s class war over private schools

For centuries, Westminster has been dominated by politicians who attended some of the most prestigious schools in the country. This week on Westminster Insider, host Sascha O’Sullivan …

December 13, 2024 4:00 am CET

Poll: Brexit voters would accept free movement for EU single market access

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Donald Trump’s election victory “fundamentally changed” U.K.-EU relations, polling found.

December 12, 2024 11:43 am CET

UK chancellor tells Brussels: We won’t choose Trump over EU

The U.K. finance minister dismissed the idea that Britain would have to pick sides in a possible trade war between the EU and U.S.

December 9, 2024 4:43 pm CET

Britain holds its breath on Syria

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December 9, 2024 8:55 am CET

UK chancellor heads to Brussels, distracting EU from Trump’s ‘crazy world’

Five years after Brexit, Rachel Reeves will find Europe ready to talk ― as it looks for respite from some of its own troubles.

December 8, 2024 10:00 am CET

‘Tell us what you want’: Labour gets cozy with the City as 2008 crash fades

Long gone are the days of banker-bashing, as Labour asks the finance sector to help write the rules.

November 28, 2024 3:00 am CET

Russia bans top UK politicians over mean words

Lengthy statement laments “Russophobic” views of U.K. cabinet ministers as war of words continues.

November 26, 2024 7:18 pm CET

UK could strike back at Trump with taxes on Harleys and Jack Daniel’s

Britain prefers a deal over a trade war — but is sharpening its tools just in case.

November 26, 2024 4:15 am CET

Netanyahu arrest warrant shows Starmer’s Israel dilemma

The UK prime minister risks pleasing nobody as debate swirls over the International Criminal Court’s move.

November 22, 2024 12:30 pm CET
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