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UK surrenders Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid China fears

British MPs have signed a secretive agreement returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising national security concerns as China invests £30 billion in Mauritian infrastructure, potentially compromising a crucial UK-US military base.

Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament

Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.

Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s

Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.

Madagascar shocks African Union with sudden exit

The island nation of Madagascar has abruptly suspended its membership of the African Union, citing sovereignty concerns in a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through the continent.

Taiwan bans all official contact with China

Taiwan implements sweeping ban on officials engaging with Chinese counterparts, marking significant deterioration in cross-strait relations and challenging Beijing's sovereignty claims.

Faroe Islands reject Trump property interest

The Faroe Islands have firmly dismissed suggestions they could be sold to the US, following Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland. Island leaders assert their sovereignty and commitment to remaining part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April

Britain's economy showed no growth in April 2024, with wet weather dampening retail sales and construction output. Get the full analysis of the UK's economic standstill.

Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

Minister: China threatens UK democracy

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals alarming concerns about Chinese interference in UK politics, warning that Beijing's actions threaten the 'very fabric' of British democracy and parliamentary sovereignty.

IMF Warning: Global Economy Faces Perfect Storm

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of multiple economic dangers converging simultaneously, urging nations to prepare for turbulent times ahead as growth forecasts darken.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.

Scottish Business Confidence Hits Record Low

New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.

Tories Threaten ECHR Exit in Sovereignty Push

Conservative Party considers dramatic withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights as Kemi Badenoch proposes major constitutional shake-up ahead of general election.

Government Shutdown Costs UK Economy Billions

Fresh economic analysis exposes how political gridlock and government shutdowns are draining billions from the UK economy, with businesses and taxpayers bearing the brunt of Westminster's paralysis.

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