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On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions in South Korea that resulted in contrasting assessments of their talks. Trump expressed high satisfaction, describing the meeting as “amazing” and rated it a 12 out of 10, while Xi remarked that a consensus had been reached, indicating a need for rapid […]

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has acknowledged failing to secure a necessary rental licence for her south London home prior to its letting, which is a requirement under local laws. This admission comes as she is preparing to present the budget in less than a month. Reeves stated she was unaware of the licensing requirement, an

Understanding neighborhood deprivation has been a focus of the UK government since the 1970s, with ongoing efforts to gather statistics about affected populations. This data serves to ensure that funding is allocated to areas in need and facilitates place-based initiatives alongside individual support. Recent findings indicate that many of the most deprived areas in England

Recent polling has shown a significant decline in support for both of the UK’s main political parties, with both experiencing historically low approval ratings simultaneously. In contrast, the Green Party is seeing increased backing, and Reform UK continues to gain popularity. This trend raises questions about the potential decline of the traditional two-party system in

Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator, has expressed disappointment with O2 for increasing its prices beyond what was promised to customers when they signed their phone contracts. The regulator asserts that this action contradicts the spirit of new rules intended to ensure transparency regarding price hikes. These regulations, introduced in January, prohibit phone and broadband companies

US President Donald Trump recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking their first face-to-face discussion in six years. The meeting, which was described by Trump as “amazing,” generated renewed optimism regarding the potential easing of tensions between the US and China, the two largest economies in the world. Beijing, while more reserved in its

Former President Donald Trump suggested that the United States may finalize a trade agreement with China “pretty soon” after discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in South Korea. This statement follows ongoing negotiations between the two nations, which have been characterized by various trade tariffs and restrictions. In the context of the

Virgin Media O2 plans to introduce a new service called O2 Satellite, the first of its kind in the UK, which will offer automatic satellite connectivity for customers in areas without phone signals. This service, formed through a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, is set to launch in the first half of 2026 and will

Virgin Trains has received approval from the UK’s rail regulator to initiate rail services through the Channel Tunnel by sharing a depot with Eurostar. This decision marks a significant change, as Eurostar has held a monopoly on passenger services since the tunnel’s opening in 1994. The Temple Mills depot in east London is the only

Millie Brown, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Strathclyde, has recently become aware of the opportunities within the space industry, which she had not previously considered as a career path. Her curriculum has introduced her to the potential of Scotland as a leading player in the space sector. Currently, approximately 8,000 individuals