Fears of a US banking crisis have led to a worldwide “domino effect” with stock markets tumbling. Regulators shut down both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank over three days this past week, with the former being bought out by British bank
An internal Conservative Party row is brewing ahead of a crunch vote on the UK’s immigration laws this evening. Two Tory MPs – Caroline Nokes and Chris Skidmore – have publicly said they will vote against the bill, which was introduced by
Rishi Sunak says “good and constructive” progress is being made in talks over Britain signing a bumper post-Brexit trade pact with Pacific nations. The deal – which could be rubber-stamped within weeks – will be worth tens of billions of pounds for
Emergency services have urged members of the public to “avoid the area” following reports of a gas explosion in a residential area. Residents across Swansea, south Wales, told how “windows shook” after the “loud explosion” was heard in the city this morning.
Ben Wallace has been warned that the UK is taking on an “unacceptable risk” through its failure to invest in the armed forces. This comes ahead of a major announcement on defence spending and army cuts on Monday. The Government will publish
He was, according to reports, speaking to his wife Camilla, then-Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William and Kate, then-Duchess of Cambridge, about his plans. Charles was said to be considering opening Buckingham Palace, the Royal Family’s headquarters, and its gardens throughout the
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has rebuked the Government for failing to make its announcement that HS2 will be delayed in the Commons. Transport Secretary Mark Harper this afternoon said in a written ministerial statement that the Birmingham to Crewe leg of the flagship
Britain is set to publish an update of a major review on defence, security and foreign policy ahead of next week’s Budget. Three sources told Sky News they expect the refresh to the Government’s Integrated Review to be released on Monday –
Britain is set to supply Australia with nuclear submarines as part of an attempt to support the nation in defending against a growing threat from China. Australia is expected to get eight nuclear-powered submarines from both the UK and the US, sources
Russia launched a major missile barrage on Ukraine early Thursday morning, striking dozens of residential buildings, leaving at least six people dead, and compromising a major nuclear plant, Ukrainian officials said. The attack included more than 80 missiles and eight drones to