Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for attempting to smuggle endangered jewelled geckos out of New Zealand in an undercover sting operation. Read the full story.
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'. Discover the key points and what it means for trade, Ukraine, and transatlantic ties.
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government holds informal discussions on rejoining the EU customs union to boost economic growth, with GDP potentially rising 2.2%.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for high-stakes trade talks, aiming to protect bilateral defence and energy ties from Western sanctions over Ukraine. Read the latest analysis.
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.
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
US wholesale giant Costco launches a lawsuit against the Trump White House, alleging misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The firm warns importers may never recover funds even if duties are ruled unlawful.
A new UK-US deal doubling spending on US medicines raises NHS funding fears. Experts warn of a 'problematic precedent' that could impact Australia and global healthcare systems.
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.
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.
The US has agreed to spare the UK from threatened trade tariffs on pharmaceutical products, ensuring access to latest medical breakthroughs. Read the full details.
PM Keir Starmer defends his autumn budget, outlining a long-term strategy for growth through deregulation, welfare reform, and closer EU trade ties. Read the full analysis.
UK small businesses face holiday season crisis as Trump's tariffs threaten to derail Christmas sales. Discover how British entrepreneurs are fighting back.
Jakarta bans dog meat trade to combat rabies, sparking debate between animal rights groups and traditional consumers who fear it will drive the practice underground.
Welsh mussel exports to EU collapse from 10,000 to 5 tonnes annually post-Brexit. Discover how new UK-EU deal could revive the industry and save coastal communities.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintains UK's Digital Services Tax despite US pressure, generating £800m from tech giants. Discover the political standoff and economic implications.
The rise of exotic animal cafes across Asia is driving illegal wildlife trafficking and threatening endangered species. Experts warn of conservation crisis.
Britain's public finances remain constrained by £439bn lockdown borrowing as analysis reveals costs outweighed benefits. Discover the economic trade-offs.
An undercover BBC investigation exposes the brutal trade in human body parts for 'magic charms' in Sierra Leone, where police struggle to stop ritual murders.
Trade unions intensify pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of March budget, demanding urgent action on living standards crisis affecting workers across Britain.
High-level US officials head to Brussels to resolve sticking points in July's controversial tariff agreement. Key issues include steel levies and implementation delays.
Rachel Reeves' autumn budget ignores the Brexit-shaped hole costing Britain billions. As economic growth stalls, experts urge single market return to fix structural damage.
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns Europe's economy is designed for a fading global order, urging major reforms to spur growth and counter protectionist threats.
Former attorney general Mark Dreyfus declares it's 'well past time' for Australia to hold another republic referendum. Plus, Albanese's EU trade deal opportunity at G20 summit.
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
A mysterious blue laser spotted over London was actually a display for the LiGHT 25 trade show. Discover the facts behind the viral spectacle.
Expert advice on navigating the whisky cask investment market. Learn about long-term strategy, due diligence, and the impact of India's trade deal on Scotch demand.