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Luxury watch thefts in the UK surge to £1.6bn as crime wave escalates
The UK has seen a huge rise in luxury watch theft, with the total value of lost and stolen timepieces now standing at £1.6 billion, according to new figures.
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Albanian man jailed in UK for migrant smuggling after extradition from Spain
Albanian man imprisoned in the UK for migrant smuggling after extradition from Spain.
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US and UK refuse to sign AI declaration at Paris summit
Confirmation of snub comes after JD Vance criticises Europe’s ‘excessive regulation’ of technology
414
Lviv British School in Ukraine: hidden connections, questionable founders, and possible involvement of Prime Minister Shmyhal’s family
The United Kingdom has one of the best education systems in the world, and studying at its schools and universities is very prestigious.
595
UK’s post-Brexit border controls under scrutiny as illegal meat floods High Streets
Efforts to keep potentially disease-ridden meat out of the UK are being undermined by post-Brexit border checks, a senior health official has said.
543
Donald Trump Jr accused of illegally hunting protected duck in Italy
A politician from Italy’s Veneto region says he has reported Donald Trump Jr to the authorities for allegedly killing a protected species of duck while hunting in Venice lagoon.
478
Trump warns UK is ‘out of line’ but open to trade deal
Donald Trump says the UK is "out of line" but believes a deal is possible after warning the EU about impending tariffs.
645
Trump: Americans will experience ‘pain’ from new tariffs, but it’s not a crisis
Donald Trump acknowledged that the introduction of new tariffs on goods will cause some difficulties for Americans, but emphasized that there is nothing dramatic about it.
515
‘Wake-up call’ as UK government struggles to tackle growing cyber risks
Officials have been warned they must ’get on top of this most pernicious threat’ as cyber attacks are ’one of the most serious risks’ currently facing the UK government.
390
Revolution in the UK workplace: 5,000 workers to benefit from four-day weeks with full pay
More than 5,000 workers to benefit from reduced hours with no loss of pay.
525
Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers poses a ‘catastrophic disaster’ risk off the UK coast
Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers designed to avoid sanctions poses a serious threat to the UK and other international waters, it has been warned.
405
First UK-Kurdistan Region operation targets migrant smuggling ring linked to Europe
First U.K.-Kurdistan Region of Iraq operation targets smuggling ring linked to perilous migrant journeys across Europe.
507
The number of cases of child sexual abuse through Grindr has increased in the United Kingdom
A dating app popular with the LGBTQ+ community has been linked to dozens of sex abuse cases including children under the age of 13.
559
UK airspace bans: A list of airlines prohibited from operating in 2025
In the 2025 aviation industry, safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. Airlines must adhere to rigorous safety and protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew.
644
NATO criticizes UK’s insufficient air defence capabilities against ballistic missiles
NATO members view the UK’s air defence as insufficient, lacking effective protection against ballistic missiles.
682
Roman Spiridonov and the "shadow fleet": How Russia continues to export oil through Dubai despite UK sanctions
In December 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 20 vessels considered part of the "shadow fleet of the Russian Federation."
665
Luxury London properties linked to Azerbaijan’s president’s family hidden behind offshore trust
The family and associates of Azerbaijani strongman Ilham Aliyev acquired U.K. real estate worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
373
’Thor’ and his gang smuggled £140m worth of cocaine into the UK from Sierra Leone
Members of the organised crime group have been locked up for a combined total of more than 75 years
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Russian billionaires in London: how Boris Usherovich evades sanctions and continues to launder money for Russia
Russian millionaires in Europe are a common sight. Unfortunately, even sanctions and partial asset freezes after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine have not significantly changed the situation.
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Russian businessman Boris Usherovich regained Putin’s trust through multibillion-dollar sanction evasion schemes and now lives peacefully in the United Kingdom
The year is 2019, two years before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the neighboring aggressor country, a major corruption scandal broke out involving the laundering of 200 billion rubles through contracts with the state-owned enterprise "Russian Railways."
566
Former Taiwan leader was set to visit the UK for two days in October, leak reveals
A letter reveals the dates for a visit planned by Tsai Ing-wen before the Foreign Office intervened.
556
Polish criminals in UK jails could be deported under new deal between Poland and the UK
Dangerous Polish criminals languishing in UK jails could be deported to Poland under new plans being drawn up between the two countries.
504
John Prescott, pugnacious deputy UK PM to Tony Blair, dies at 86
John Prescott, the pugnacious deputy prime minister to Britain’s Tony Blair during his 10 years in government, has died aged 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said on Thursday.
608
UK places sanctions on Russian defense suppliers operating in Asia
The United Kingdom unveiled its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since 2023, targeting the country’s military supply chain in Asia.
617
Son of Singapore’s founder claims ’persecution campaign’ forced UK asylum request
Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy
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