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UK's Starmer Arrives in China, Encourages Firms to Seize Opportunities
UK's National Wealth Fund Targets Carbon Capture, Batteries and Hydrogen to Drive Growth
Nigeria's Ex-Oil Minister Alison-Madueke Given 'luxury' Life, UK Bribery Trial Told
Date: January 27, 2026
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including cash, luxury goods and the use of high-end properties from those interested in oil and gas...
UK Prosecutors Charge Former Lawmaker Conor McGinn With Sexual Assault
Date: January 27, 2026
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British prosecutors on Tuesday charged a former member of parliament, Conor McGinn, with one count of sexual assault, following a police investigation into an alleged...
UK Government Provides Support to Pubs to Help Them Survive Tax Hike
Date: January 27, 2026
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The British government on Tuesday announced a support package for the pub sector and live music venues, providing some relief on property tax rises announced last year which...
Ex-Head of UK Budget Watchdog Hired by Taula Capital as Senior Economic Adviser
Date: January 27, 2026
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Richard Hughes, the former head of Britain's fiscal watchdog, has been hired by an investment fund manager as senior economic adviser, a source familiar with the matter told...
UK Pub Operator Revel Collective Enters Administration, Cuts 591 Jobs
Date: January 27, 2026
Jan 27 (Reuters) - British pub operator Revel Collective said on Tuesday it has appointed administrators and agreed sales to two buyers, securing the future of 41 venues and 1,582 jobs at the group....
UK Announces Meta-Backed AI Team to Upgrade Public Services
Date: January 27, 2026
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The British government said on Tuesday it had recruited a team of artificial intelligence specialists to build AI tools to improve transport, public safety and defence,...