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US pauses implementation of US$40 billion technology deal with Britain

US officials are frustrated by Britain’s online safety rules, digital services tax and food safety restrictions

Activity in the commercial sector in November dropped at the sharpest pace in five-and-a-half years, with its subindex at 43.8.

UK construction output plummets in November, business confidence erodes

S&P Global’s monthly purchasing managers’ index for the construction industry fell to 39.4 in November from 44.1 in October

The new system will require stocks and bonds to settle within one business day instead of two, with proponents saying it will cut counterparty risk and improve market efficiency.

UK financial sector makes slow progress on preparations for new settlement system

40% of respondents in a survey say they will miss an interim deadline of Dec 31, 2026

Dinosaur fossils are displayed at auction house Christie's in London.

Britain seizes dinosaur bones from Singapore-based businessman Su Binghai in crime proceeds case

Fossilised skeletons of two Allosauruses and a Stegosaurus are among assets seized by NCA

The reputation of Prince Andrew has taken a battering in recent years, most notably because of his links to Epstein.

Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up title of Duke of York

The British royal family has seen its working numbers diminish in the last few years

95% of firms express confidence in Singapore's long term future as a business centre.

British firms’ confidence in Singapore climbs high, navigating cost and talent pressures: survey

The study also shows that the Republic remains markedly above its UK, US and Asean peers among BritCham members

“Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine,” says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.(top)

Britain, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state

Britain’s decision carried particular symbolic weight given its major role in Israel’s creation

Do long queues for baguettes in London on a Friday morning speak of growing British enthusiasm for aspects of French culture?

Why are the British becoming so French?

The UK is hardly equipped for its recent embrace of both presidential politics and national champions

The government said the increase raises UK Export Finance’s lending capacity to £80 billion, with up to £10 billion set aside to support those most affected by the tariffs in the short term.

Britain makes £20b export finance support available amid tariff turmoil

[LONDON] Britain said on Sunday (Apr 13) that it will expand financing support for exporters by £20 billion (S$34.5 billion), including those affected by US tariffs, in an effort to give them stabilit...

The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme – similar to the ESTA system in the United States – requires visitors who do not need a visa to enter Britain to acquire pre-travel authorisation.

US, Canadian and Australian travellers now face UK entry fee

Visitors to the UK from dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, must now pay to enter Britain after a new visa-waiver entry system took effect on Wednesday (Jan 7).