Lammy hints at Labour's EU customs union ambition
Deputy PM David Lammy suggests closer EU ties, citing economic benefits seen by others. German President calls for post-Brexit reset, urging 'Don't Look Back in Anger'. Read the latest.
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Lammy suggests EU customs union could boost UK economy
Deputy PM David Lammy hints at Brexit reversal, citing 4% productivity hit. Labour faces internal pressure to undo economic damage. Read the latest Westminster debate.
37,000+ Brits arrested abroad since 2016, warns Foreign Office
New Foreign Office data reveals a sharp rise in UK nationals detained overseas. Travel experts urge holidaymakers to research local laws, as travel insurance does not cover legal trouble.
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.
Self-Serve Froyo Tipping Sparks Customer Outrage
American tipping culture faces a backlash as customers revolt against being asked for gratuity at self-serve frozen yogurt shops where they do all the work.
Forgotten Christmas Traditions Worth Bringing Back
Discover which vintage British Christmas customs are making a comeback this festive season. From parlour games to edible decorations, explore how to add nostalgic charm to your celebrations.
US Immigration Operation 'Charlotte's Web' Concludes
A major federal immigration operation in North Carolina, resulting in hundreds of arrests, has been officially terminated. Discover the full story behind the crackdown's end.
Man faces 20 years for smuggling parakeets in trousers
A man who claimed a bulge in his trousers was 'all him' is facing 20 years in prison for smuggling two critically endangered, sedated parakeets. Read the full story.
Former CBP Officer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
A former US Customs officer receives a 15-year prison sentence for conspiring with Mexican traffickers to smuggle vast quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States.
US Border Agents Launch Charlotte Immigration Operation
US Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte for an enforcement operation, prompting community response and solidarity from local leaders.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Singapore seizes £2.3m dinosaur skeletons in smuggling raid
In a dramatic operation, Singaporean officials have confiscated 30 dinosaur skeletons worth millions from a local businessman, uncovering what appears to be one of Asia's largest paleontological smuggling cases.
Australia's $33bn tobacco tax crisis hits budget
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax revenue shortfall as anti-smoking success backfires on Treasury projections, forcing budget rethink.
Devon man convicted for importing child sex doll
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
£2M gold and jewellery seized at Manchester Airport
Customs officials at Manchester Airport have intercepted a massive smuggling operation, confiscating gold bars and luxury jewellery worth approximately £2 million from passengers arriving from Dubai.
Ireland faces €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall
Ireland's Department of Finance confronts a staggering €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall as tech and pharmaceutical giants see profits decline, threatening the nation's economic stability.
Border agents conducting thousands of warrantless phone searches
US Customs and Border Protection officers are conducting thousands of warrantless phone searches annually, raising serious concerns about digital privacy rights for international travellers.
Alphabet Smashes Records with Stunning Q3 2025 Earnings
Google's parent company Alphabet reports staggering Q3 2025 results with revenue hitting $86.1bn, driven by AI breakthroughs and cloud computing dominance. Discover how the tech giant continues to outperform market predictions.
London's Parking Fine Fury: 10M PCNs Generate £500M
Exclusive investigation reveals London drivers hit with record 10 million parking fines as councils generate staggering half-billion pound revenue.
Scottish Tax Gap Crisis: Business Leaders Sound Alarm
Industry experts warn Scotland's tax competitiveness is at risk as the revenue gap with the rest of the UK fails to narrow, despite temporary relief measures for businesses facing new tariffs.
Yellow box junctions earn councils £35m in driver fines
Motorists across Britain are being hit with staggering fines as yellow box junctions generate millions in revenue for local authorities. Discover which councils are profiting most from these controversial traffic traps.
UK's Box Junction Fines: Councils Earn Millions
Motorists face mounting frustration as controversial yellow box junction enforcement leads to millions in fines. Investigation reveals councils earning staggering revenues from penalty charge notices.
Tax threshold freeze could raise £12bn, hitting millions
A leading thinktank reveals extending the income tax threshold freeze until 2028 could generate £12bn for the Treasury while hitting workers with stealth tax rises as inflation pushes salaries into higher brackets.
Iowa's digital gambling boom rivals Las Vegas
Exclusive analysis reveals Iowa's astonishing transformation into a gambling titan, with online betting revolutionising the state's economy and challenging traditional gaming capitals.
GM's CarPlay Axe: The Sinister Reason Behind It
General Motors' controversial decision to abandon Apple CarPlay reveals a disturbing trend as manufacturers prioritise data harvesting and subscription revenue over driver convenience.
Labour's Brexit Rebellion: Starmer Under Pressure
Sir Keir Starmer confronts mounting pressure from Labour MPs and members to embrace single market membership, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's future relationship with Europe.
Thai tourist's £10k cash seized at Australian border
A Thai traveller's Australian dream holiday turned into a financial nightmare after border officials discovered £10,000 in undeclared cash hidden throughout his luggage at Sydney Airport.
ICE operation on Manhattan's Canal Street sparks outrage
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted a contentious operation on Manhattan's historic Canal Street, drawing criticism from local leaders and community advocates.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
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