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Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

The sweeping changes will "give kids their childhood back", Starmer told reporters, outlining measures against Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms, as well as...

Bailey defends BoE decision to reduce gilt holdings

Writing in The Times, Bailey said the BoE's past purchases of government debt, known as quantitative easing (QE), had been crucial in supporting the...

UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached an agreement to end their war, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but ​leaves...

UK stocks edge higher as US-Iran peace deal boosts sentiment

Brent Crude prices fell nearly 5% after officials from Washington and Tehran said they had reached an agreement to end the three-month-long conflict, which...

Sterling nudges higher as US and Iran agree on preliminary deal

Precise terms were not immediately known, and questions remained about the fate of Tehran's nuclear program, which has been a key issue in negotiations International...

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling

While still a framework, the deal marked the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict that has killed thousands and upended energy markets since it...

UK tax authority wins appeal in dispute with Bolt that could affect Uber

Bolt had argued in its £190 million dispute with HM Revenue and Customs that it was liable to charge value added tax of 20%...

Shell plans $1 billion wind farm sales in latest renewables exit, Bloomberg News reports

The company has tapped advisers from Rothschild & Co and PJT Partners Inc to lead the sale, likely to take place in 2027 International News...

UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards

Central to the agreement is ensuring that platforms can no longer classify workers as independent contractors and sidestep minimum wage requirements and obligations such...

Europe’s top carmakers urge simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules

The EU has been weighing a "Made in Europe" framework as part of broader industrial policy during the shift to electrification International News via Reuters: Automakers...

Fire disrupts flights at New Zealand’s Wellington airport

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews responded alongside the airport's own fire brigade after the blaze was first reported at about 7:15 p.m....

Pope’s return home from Spain delayed as plane suffers technical issue

The plane carrying Pope Leo, Vatican staff and journalists was preparing to taxi to the runway when the captain announced that it had a...
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