The Cop30 climate summit in Brazil revealed deep fractures in international diplomacy. With Trump rejecting multilateralism and new EU tariffs sparking tension, the future of global climate action hangs in the balance. Read our analysis.
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) takes effect, impacting UK exporters of steel and cement. Experts warn of confusion and a 'mountain of paperwork' for British firms.
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now live, affecting UK exporters of steel and cement. Learn about the new rules, potential costs, and the UK's push for a carbon market deal.
Former Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch warns that Labour's renewed push to rejoin the EU customs union would make Britain poorer and surrender hard-won Brexit benefits. Read the full analysis.
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
Bulgaria enters the euro currency union on 1 January, a historic step for EU integration met with public anxiety over prices and political instability. Discover the economic implications.
Exclusive customs data reveals Russia continues to import Michelin aviation tyres, bypassing EU sanctions. Discover the supply chain loopholes enabling this trade.
A new report reveals a sharp fall in migrant deaths reaching Spain, but activists warn tighter EU-funded border controls are forcing people onto more perilous journeys. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals 3,090 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous routes. Read the full analysis.
New analysis reveals the UK economy is missing out on up to £14m daily as a key post-Brexit food and drink deal with the EU remains unfinished. Ministers face calls to speed up negotiations.
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti secures a decisive snap election victory, ending a nine-month political blockade and strengthening his mandate for domestic reforms and EU integration.
Bulgaria prepares to swap the lev for the euro, becoming the 21st eurozone member. Explore the public's mixed reactions and what this means for the EU's southeast frontier.
Bulgaria's historic adoption of the euro marks a major geopolitical shift, strengthening EU unity and directly challenging Russia's disinformation campaigns in the Balkans. Discover the economic and security implications.
TUC leader Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer to pursue the 'closest possible' EU ties, including rejoining the customs union, exposing Cabinet splits. Read the full story.
Italian authorities have detained nine individuals accused of funnelling millions to Hamas through charitable fronts. Read the full details of the cross-border terror financing investigation.
Cypriot fishermen are combating invasive lionfish by promoting them as a menu item. Discover how climate change and a warming Mediterranean are driving this ecological battle.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer's government to forge a closer EU relationship, including a customs union, to boost the UK economy and tackle the cost of living crisis.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges the UK to fix the 'botched' Brexit deal and strengthen EU ties, citing Donald Trump's unreliability. Discover the push for a customs union.
Ed Miliband's proposed energy market deal with the EU could hand Brussels 'ultimate authority' and see Britain fined for non-compliance. Critics brand it a 'betrayal of Brexit'. Read the full analysis.
The US has banned five Europeans involved in online content regulation, sparking fury from the EU, France, and Germany. Read the latest on this dramatic diplomatic rift.
A new post-Brexit agreement promises unrestricted EU travel for Brits in Gibraltar, aiming to reverse border friction. The deal, finalised last week, could be in force by next summer.
The British Chambers of Commerce warns the UK-EU trade deal is a barrier, not a boost, for exporters. With 54% reporting no help, Labour is urged to make a closer EU relationship a strategic priority. Read the full analysis.
Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting sparks internal row by advocating for closer EU trade ties, with a fellow MP calling it an 'early shot' in a future leadership contest. Read the full story.
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.