‘Embarrassing’: UK Labour’s rising star suffers major setback over pensions – POLITICO
“I don’t think Torsten Bell sees himself as being the pension minister for more than about the next…
One year on: The hidden impact of Trump’s trade deal with the UK – POLITICO
Farmers like Mills have managed to find alternative buyers, but at a cost. “We’ve had to find other…
Head of UK data watchdog voluntarily steps aside amid HR probe – POLITICO
In a separate statement, the ICO said Edwards voluntarily stepped back from his duties on Feb. 26 in…
CFIT secures public and private funding to drive UK financial innovation
Source: Seven Hills BPI The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has announced new funding commitments from…
British lawmakers warn of ‘glaring risks’ in relying on US tech – POLITICO
While the U.K.’s National Risk Register — meant to flag issues of concern to Whitehall — recognizes the…
Reclaiming the UK’s digital future: The case for digital sovereignty
Image: © Mr-Tigga | iStock The Tech Giants and Giant Slayers report (April 2026) argues that the UK’s…
Cheap tariff-free imports to the UK double to £8 billion – POLITICO
Forced-labor fears Where the goods are coming from, however, isn’t clear, as importers are “entitled to bulk declare…
Financial Conduct Authority unveils UK’s Open Finance roadmap to 2030
A regulatory framework for Open Finance in the UK will be in place by the end of 2027,…
OpenAI puts ‘Stargate UK’ on hold in blow to Britain’s AI ambitions – POLITICO
The sites included Cobalt Park, part of a government-designated “AI Growth Zone” in the North East of England.…
Britain’s investment push collides with a global market freakout – POLITICO
Investment horizon In a stroke of unfortunate timing, the chancellor is trying to bring a risk-averse public on…
GoCardless reports ‘strong demand’ for commercial VRPs among UK businesses
Source: Hotwire PR A new study from bank payment company GoCardless has revealed that UK businesses are being…
City of London braces for energy shock to turn into a full-blown meltdown – POLITICO
In what some are already calling a “polycrisis” — a more technical term for it all hitting the…