Labour MPs and Voters Push for Closer EU Trade Ties
Growing calls within Labour to rejoin an EU customs union challenge Keir Starmer's Brexit stance. Wes Streeting leads the charge, citing economic growth and electoral strategy against Nigel Farage.
Growing calls within Labour to rejoin an EU customs union challenge Keir Starmer's Brexit stance. Wes Streeting leads the charge, citing economic growth and electoral strategy against Nigel Farage.
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, seen as retaliation for bloc's EV levies. Explore the impact on trade and key affected brands.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting's call for a deeper EU trading relationship has sparked a Cabinet row. Downing Street insists the PM is 'very happy' and Brexit red lines remain firm. Read the latest.
Beijing announces provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, retaliating against EU electric vehicle duties. The move escalates a tense trade standoff.
British holidaymakers face severe delays as a French border IT failure hits Dover. Meanwhile, Lisbon Airport sees 5-hour queues amid EU's new Entry/Exit System woes. Read the latest travel disruption news.
Vladimir Putin's aide dismisses Ukraine peace terms unread, while Trump's border chief forecasts an ICE crackdown. Plus, BBC faces pressure over Christmas special.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls for deeper EU trade links, breaking with Starmer's Brexit red lines. He refuses to deny leadership ambitions, suggesting Britain is ready for a gay PM. Read the full story.
Labour's incremental steps towards EU alignment, including rejoining Erasmus, raise fears of a full Brexit reversal. Key figures like Wes Streeting advocate for customs union return, as Brexiteer opposition remains muted.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting advocates for lower taxes and deeper EU trade links to boost growth, while pledging 'absolute support' for Keir Starmer. Read the full interview.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting pressures PM Keir Starmer to rejoin the EU customs union, citing Brexit's economic damage. He refuses to rule out a future leadership bid. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says UK taxes are 'too high' and calls for deeper EU trade ties. He diplomatically ducks questions on replacing Keir Starmer as Labour trails in polls. Read the full interview analysis.
UK manufacturers face a mountain of Brexit-style paperwork on £7bn of EU exports after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a 'significant negative impact'.
UK families face major Christmas travel disruption with 4-hour airport queues, ferry delays, and record road traffic. Get the latest advice and plan ahead.
At least eight dead in Russian missile attack on Odesa port, as Trump administration's envoy prepares for key talks with Kremlin officials in Florida. Read the latest on the Ukraine conflict.
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks cause 70% longer processing times and 3-hour delays at European airports, sparking chaos for UK Christmas travellers and warnings of 'systemic disruption'.
A Russian missile strike on a key Ukrainian grain port near Odesa has killed seven and injured 15. The attack comes as the EU secures a €90bn loan for Kyiv and US-led peace talks begin in Miami. Read the latest.
EU legislators, influenced by meat industry lobbying, aim to ban terms like 'veggie sausage' and 'vegan burger', citing consumer confusion. Critics call it protectionism, not clarity.
Sir Keir Starmer's government is in talks to rejoin the EU's internal electricity market, raising fears of fresh payments to Brussels. Critics warn of a Brexit betrayal.
Boris Johnson condemns the government for failing to use £20bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, urging Keir Starmer to 'show some spine' against Putin.
Editorial: The EU's €90bn loan is not enough. To defeat Russia and avoid humiliation, Europe must give Ukraine the tools to win, not just survive. The time for decisive action is now.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscores historic solidarity with Poland following the EU's approval of a massive €90 billion support package. Discover the strategic implications.
Frustrated UK travellers face waits up to 3 hours under new EU digital border rules. Readers are divided, with many blaming Brexit consequences while others criticise EU inefficiency. Share your views.
Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to EU leaders, labelling plans to use frozen Russian funds as 'daylight robbery'. Read the full details of the escalating diplomatic crisis.
EU leaders clinch a €90bn loan for Ukraine after a 16-hour summit, sidelining a Russian asset-backed plan. A landmark deal for EU unity and foreign policy. Read the full analysis.
Presidents Zelenskyy and Nawrocki meet in Warsaw, pledging strategic cooperation against Russia and progress on historical reconciliation. Read the latest on EU aid and security threats.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, reaffirming the UK's 'iron-clad' support. Zelensky says it strengthens resilience. Read the latest on European financial aid.
A significant split emerges within the EU over confiscating €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, with at least seven nations fearing legal and financial reprisals. Discover the high-stakes debate.
Vladimir Putin accuses EU of 'open theft' for using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic clash.
EU leaders finalise a €90bn financial package for Ukraine. The UK signals readiness to share risk to unlock frozen Russian assets, as Defence Minister urges release of Chelsea funds.
EU leaders secure a £79 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine's military and economic needs, opting for capital markets after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets. Read the full breakdown.