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On July 17, 2024, the King’s Speech marked the start of the UK parliamentary year. Following the recent UK election, the King’s Speech set out the new Labour government’s priorities, including proposed laws. After it became clear that the UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, introduced by the previous…

Nothing has been provedPrince Philip’s name appeared in top-secret FBI documents about one of the greatest British sex scandals of all time: the so-called Profumo affair, according to the Mail on Sunday. The documents relay that the FBI had heard a rumor that Philip—Queen Elizabeth II’s husband—was “involved” with two women at the center of the…

A commercial vessel was attacked twice by drones off the coast of Yemen on July 21 but proceeded with its voyage despite sustaining damage, a British maritime security agency said.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, run by the British navy, said the attack happened 64 nautical miles northwest of Mokha, Yemen, near the strategic Bab…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final rules for the UK’s Overseas Funds Regime (OFR) (see our prior blogs here and here which discuss eligibility and the expected OFR launch timetable). Applicant fund prospectuses will need to comply with the same content requirements as those for UK authorised…

Image source, Getty ImagesArticle informationAuthor, Nick TriggleRole, Health correspondentTwitter, @nicktriggle18 July 2024, 12:02 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoSignificant flaws in the UK’s pandemic planning meant Covid caused more deaths and economic costs than it should have, the first report of the Covid Inquiry says.The 217-page report called for…

Former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), his running mate, arrive Tuesday night at the RNC. (Greg Nash) Former President Trump’s newly appointed running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio.), ruffled the feathers of some of Britain’s most senior politicians after suggesting that the United Kingdom could become the “first truly…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.UK trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds signalled he was not about to follow the EU’s lead in imposing tough tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, while adding he was remaining “vigilant”.Speaking at a meeting of G7…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Sir Keir Starmer’s government will compile evidence of potential harassment directed at candidates during the UK’s election campaign, as the country’s top political violence adviser warned a “significant number” had faced…

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA weather warning for potential flooding has been issed by the Met Office as parts of the UK are set to be hit by severe downpours.The warning is in place for large swathes of the west and north of England and Wales. It is…

Keir Starmer’s new Labour government today unveils plans for a “rooftop revolution” that will see millions more homes fitted with solar panels in order to bring down domestic energy bills and tackle the climate crisis.The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, also took the hugely controversial decision this weekend to approve three massive solar farms…