EU Agrees €90bn Ukraine Loan After Marathon Talks
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.
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EU Approves £79bn Loan for Ukraine After Summit Talks
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.
EU Agrees €90bn Interest-Free Loan for Ukraine
EU leaders have finalised a massive €90 billion interest-free loan to support Ukraine's military and economic needs for 2026-27. Discover the details of this crucial deal.
Russia's Limited Legal Options Against EU Asset Plan
As EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, legal analysis reveals Moscow has few viable court challenges. Explore the legal hurdles and geopolitical risks.
EU border system causing 3-hour airport waits, warns ACI
Europe's airports warn of 'serious safety hazards' as the new EU Entry-Exit System (EES) causes major delays. Read the latest on the rollout crisis and traveller impact.
EU Split Over Russian Assets Risks Ukraine Aid Collapse
A major EU split over using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine could fracture Western unity and trigger a global financial crisis. Discover the high-stakes legal and economic battle.
EU court sides with refugee in landmark Frontex case
The EU's highest court has ruled in favour of a Syrian refugee's appeal against Frontex, setting a new precedent for asylum-seeker evidence and challenging the border agency's accountability. Read the full analysis.
Farmers block Brussels in protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Angry farmers besieged EU summit, clashing with police over fears the South American trade pact will destroy livelihoods. Read the latest on the escalating protests and political deadlock.
EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
EU leaders clash over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on tapping €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence. Poland's Tusk warns: 'money today, or blood tomorrow'. Follow live updates.
EU Summit on Frozen Russian Assets Amid Legal Threats
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as Moscow launches lawsuits and warns of war. The outcome tests Europe's global standing.
EU Summit to Decide on €90bn Ukraine Loan from Russian Assets
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a €90bn loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets. Pressure mounts as Kyiv faces battlefield challenges. Read the latest.
UK's £570m Erasmus Return Sparks Labour Rejoin Fears
Labour's plan to rejoin the Erasmus scheme for £570m a year ignites internal party conflict over Brexit reversal. Key figures push Starmer towards closer EU ties.
Labour's £6bn Erasmus deal fuels Brexit 'betrayal' claims
Sir Keir Starmer faces accusations of 'throwing billions away' after signing the UK up to the EU's Erasmus scheme at triple the pre-Brexit cost. Critics blast the move as a stealthy Brexit reversal.
Russia targets Belgian leaders over frozen assets for Ukraine
Exclusive: European intelligence agencies reveal a GRU-led intimidation campaign against Belgian politicians and Euroclear executives to block the use of seized Russian funds for Ukraine. Read the full report.
Balearic Islands propose ban on burka and niqab
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
US Christmas Tree Tariffs Push Prices Up 15%
New US tariffs have increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10-15%. Despite this, large-scale production remains in Asia due to cost and labour, with 80% of Americans opting for fake trees.
US Private Jobs Fall 32,000 in November
US private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000 in November, the largest drop since March 2023. Economists caution against overreacting to the ADP data. Read the full analysis.
Costco Sues Trump Over Emergency Tariff Powers
US wholesale giant Costco files lawsuit against Trump administration, alleging misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The retailer warns importers may lose refunds even if duties are unlawful.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Blamed on Sandwich
Spain's military is deployed after an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, potentially caused by a contaminated sausage sandwich. Key exports to the UK and China are halted.
Costco Sues Trump to Recoup Billions in Tariff Payments
Retail giant Costco files a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a full refund of billions paid in tariffs if the Supreme Court deems them unlawful. Explore the legal battle and its impact on prices.
Retailers Urge Faster End to Import Tax Break
British retailers demand immediate end to £150 import tax break, calling current system unfair to UK businesses. Government urged to act before April 2026 deadline.
UK closes £135 import duty loophole for parcels
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the end of the £135 import duty exemption for small overseas parcels, a move set to level the playing field for UK high street retailers. Discover the impact on prices and competition.
UK ends £135 import duty exemption for parcels
Chancellor Rachel Reeves closes the import duty loophole for small parcels under £135, aiming to level the playing field for UK high street retailers. Discover the impact on prices and competition.
US lifts tariffs on Brazilian coffee and beef
Brazil hails 'significant progress' as US removes tariffs on key agribusiness products like coffee and beef. Discover the impact on trade and future negotiations.
US 107% pasta tariff threatens Italian exports
The US Commerce Department proposes a 107% levy on Italian pasta, risking price hikes and market access. Discover the impact on producers and global trade dynamics.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's tariff revival bid
In a significant legal setback for Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has rejected the former president's bid to revive controversial tariff policies, marking a pivotal moment for American trade relations.
Trump Tariffs May Double UK Pasta Prices
Former President Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs could cause pasta prices to skyrocket in Britain, with experts warning of severe impact on household budgets and inflation.
Trump tariffs force Carter's layoffs and store closures
The iconic children's clothing manufacturer Carter's faces devastating layoffs and store closures as Trump-era China tariffs continue to cripple American businesses years after implementation.
Trump tariff plan echoes Reagan's 1987 Canada trade war
Donald Trump's proposed blanket 10% tariff on imports mirrors Ronald Reagan's controversial 1987 lumber dispute with Canada, raising fears of renewed transatlantic trade tensions and economic fallout.
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