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UK probes Pfizer and Novo Nordisk investments

The UK government launches a national security probe into major pharmaceutical investments by US-based Pfizer and Denmark's Novo Nordisk, raising concerns about foreign influence in Britain's vital healthcare sector.

Starmer Scraps Onshore Wind Ban in England

Keir Starmer's Labour government announces immediate removal of onshore wind farm ban in England, with Ed Miliband granting first approvals in major energy policy shift.

Rachel Reeves courts Gulf states for UK investment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is actively seeking investment from Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, raising questions about economic pragmatism versus ethical foreign policy in Labour's new government.

Reeves courts Saudi investment for UK growth

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves initiates high-stakes talks with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, seeking billions in investment to fuel UK economic growth amid challenging fiscal landscape.

HS2 West Coast link delayed 4 years to 2034

The crucial connection between HS2 and the West Coast Mainline faces a four-year delay, pushing completion to 2034 and adding £1.2bn to costs, dealing another major blow to Britain's flagship rail project.

Reeves: Brexit is done deal, no renegotiation

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly shut down any prospect of renegotiating Brexit terms, telling business leaders the UK must focus on 'making Brexit work' rather than reopening old debates.

Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.

UK backs French theme park with far-right links

Exclusive investigation reveals controversial French theme park chain Puy du Fou secured UK government support for its Midlands project despite its founder's deep ties to far-right movements and anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Reeves unveils radical planning reforms to boost economy

In a bold move to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms, greenlights data centres, and faces criticism over delayed decision-making on major infrastructure projects.

Lloyds Bank makes £450m profit from Ferrari stake sale

Exclusive analysis reveals how Lloyds Banking Group's patient investment strategy paid off spectacularly with their Ferrari stake, while Citigroup faces Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny in separate banking sector developments.

Starmer courts Indian investment in Mumbai Modi meeting

Labour leader Keir Starmer engages in crucial talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi during Mumbai visit, signalling strengthened UK-India economic ties and investment opportunities ahead of UK leadership transition.

London's AIM Market Outperforms Dow Jones

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has delivered staggering returns that left the Dow Jones in the dust, with investment expert Russ Mould revealing which sectors drove this extraordinary performance.

UK Investor Warns of AI Stock Bubble Danger

Prominent British tech investor Eileen Burbidge warns that artificial intelligence stocks are showing worrying signs of a market bubble, drawing parallels to the dot-com era as valuations become dangerously detached from reality.

Gatwick's French Owner Plots £6bn London Transport Takeover

Exclusive: The French conglomerate that owns Gatwick Airport is exploring a monumental £6 billion takeover bid for a major London transport hub, sparking a potential political firestorm over foreign ownership of critical UK infrastructure.

UK-US Seal £31bn AI Pact Amid Secrecy Concerns

The UK and US have signed a landmark £31 billion tech deal, focusing on AI development and procurement. Critics question the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and potential risks to public funds and data privacy.

Starmer defends £150bn plan amid Trump visit fury

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends his ambitious £150bn investment strategy against criticism during Donald Trump's controversial state visit, highlighting a major diplomatic and economic clash.

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