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China Taxes Condoms Amid Declining Birth Rate

China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.

China Taxes Condoms in Bid to Reverse Falling Birth Rate

China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.

UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn

MPs warn UK's 'milestone' zero-tariff drug deal with the US is 'built on sand' with no legal text. Concerns grow as a separate £31bn tech deal is paused. Could the NHS pay more for nothing?

FBI foils California bomb plot by domestic terror group

The FBI has charged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front over a foiled bomb plot. Meanwhile, President Trump sparks outrage with comments following a director's murder, and a UK-US trade deal stalls.

New UK-South Korea trade deal to bring extra £400m

The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.

US Puts £31bn UK Tech Prosperity Deal on Ice

A landmark £31bn tech investment deal between the US and UK is frozen, with Washington citing stalled progress on trade barriers. Discover the implications for AI and transatlantic relations.

Putin Meets Modi in Delhi Amid US Trade Pressure

Vladimir Putin visits India for talks with Narendra Modi, focusing on defence and energy. The summit occurs as the US pressures India to cut Russian trade. Get the latest analysis.

Systemic failures led to collapse of China spy case

A parliamentary inquiry blames 'shambolic' systemic failures for the collapse of a high-profile case against two alleged Chinese spies, finding no evidence of government interference. Read the full report.

UK delays China super-embassy decision until January

The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.

Starmer: China Poses Real Security Threat to UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.

PM Starmer warns of China security threats to UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns China poses real security threats but urges a 'sober realist' policy. He also defends his foreign approach as a post-Brexit shift. Read the latest.

UK-US agree zero tariff deal on pharmaceuticals

The UK has secured a major three-year deal for zero US import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, safeguarding £5bn in annual exports and boosting life sciences investment. Read the full analysis.

UK-US zero-tariff pharma deal, NHS drug price rise

The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.

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