UK secures return cooperation from DR Congo, Namibia and Angola after visa warning
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will work with the United Kingdom to take back their nationals who have no right to remain in Britain,…
Drake-backed hot chicken brand accelerates UK rollout with 10 confirmed sites
A Drake-backed Nashville-style fried chicken brand has confirmed ten UK restaurant openings, stepping up a rollout driven by social media buzz and high street demand for quick-service formats. The company…
Hyundai sets April debut for Ioniq 3 as five electrified models target Europe’s core segments
Hyundai will launch five electrified models for Europe over the next 18 months, starting with the Ioniq 3 hatchback in April, as the brand steps up its focus on small…
NHS to bear cost of UK–US drug pricing deal, raising £9bn budget concern
The government will make the NHS fund the cost of a new drug pricing deal with the Trump administration, a decision that shifts a sizeable financial risk onto England’s health…
Ukraine – Russia talks resume in Abu Dhabi as major gaps remain over territory and security
Senior Ukrainian and Russian officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi for a second round of talks aimed at ending the war, but expectations of a breakthrough remain low as both…
Microsoft opens AI licensing channel with Publisher Content Marketplace
Microsoft has launched a new system designed to formalise how publishers are paid when their content is used by artificial intelligence tools. The Publisher Content Marketplace introduces a structured way…
Royal Mail delays affected around 16 million people over Christmas, Citizens Advice says
Around 16 million people in the UK received Christmas letters or parcels later than expected during the most recent festive period, according to new research that has raised fresh concerns…
Bristol care providers weigh exit from council contracts as costs outpace fees
Care companies in Bristol say rising costs now exceed the fees they receive for council-funded care, prompting warnings that some providers may stop taking new local authority work. Managers and…
One in four new legal services companies close within five years, Companies House analysis reports
A new analysis of Companies House records reports that around a quarter of newly registered businesses in the UK legal services sector do not reach their fifth year of trading.…
One in four new legal services companies close within five years, Companies House analysis reports
A new analysis of Companies House records reports that around a quarter of newly registered businesses in the UK legal services sector do not reach their fifth year of trading.…