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Beijing calls on London to publicly endorse One-China, signalling a push for strategic alignment as China confronts Tokyo over Taiwan.

Two long-serving members of the House of Lords have been suspended after an official inquiry found they provided parliamentary services in return for commercial gain.

Mega‑mergers are surging in 2025, with Q3 deal values exceeding $1 trillion. Big names include Union Pacific’s $85 billion rail deal, Synopsys acquiring Ansys, and the creation of Paramount Skydance.

Labour‑aligned Resolution Foundation proposes shifting a 2p cut in employee National Insurance to income tax, targeting pensioners, landlords and self‑employed to raise £6bn. The plan aims to avoid

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is under pressure after Angela Rayner’s exit. Unions accuse Starmer of weakening core pledges like fire and rehire and day-one rights.

The AI sector has escalated political spending through lobbying and a new Pro‑AI Super PAC as elections near. Firms face legal pressures, including a wrongful death case and

Norway is ramping up investment in oil and gas even amid green energy expansion. Output continues to exceed expectations, with new licensing rounds and record field development. Political

UK long‑term borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998, with 30‑year gilt yields near 5.7 per cent. Sterling has slumped about 1 per cent against the dollar.

Markets plunge after weak jobs data and sharp downward revisions.

At Lancaster House, the UK government, royal sponsorship and global investors unveiled a summit to mobilise private finance behind UN biodiversity goals. The event launched new commitments on