In the face of potential trade tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump, British exports could be impacted as much as they were by Brexit. Since Europe is Britain’s biggest goods trading partner, a British think tank recommends pursuing an EU-focused trade policy—even if that means having to bear onerous U.S. tariffs.
Britain’s Prime Minister says he does not need to choose between the United States and the European Union. Rather, he seeks to build ties with both. This follows calls for him to choose, amid suggestions that choosing America could result in a favorable UK–U.S. trade deal.
Thousands of residents of towns and villages in southern Lebanon have started returning to their homes as the cease-fire between Israel and the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah took effect. The cease-fire came into effect at 4 a.m. local time on Nov. 27 (9 p.m. ET on Nov. 26) and within hours hundreds of cars were […]
Israel and Hezbollah have commenced a cease-fire that ends more than a year of cross-border air and rocket attacks and two months of Israel’s ground war to drive the Hezbollah terrorist group away from Israel’s northern frontier. The cease-fire came into effect at 4 a.m. local time on Nov. 27 (9 p.m. ET on Nov. […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and its former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The court has also issued a warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, who is sometimes known as Mohammed Deif. The court said the warrants were for […]
British farmers crowded into London from across the country on Tuesday to protest against a 20 percent inheritance tax the new Labour government intends to impose on their land. The British government says the tax will only affect the richest, but family farmers say they could lose lands that have been passed down for generations.
Britain’s decision to give away the Chagos Islands may face pushback from Trump’s incoming cabinet, as the islands are home to a key military base in a strategic area of the Indian Ocean. The British government says the deal will allay any security concerns the new administration may have. NTD’s international correspondent Malcolm Hudson has […]
A report highlights transnational repression by the Hong Kong government, with a particular focus on digital rights. Recent laws in the region have severely restricted Hongkongers with an impact that reaches far beyond its borders.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made fresh commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, and is urging other nations to follow suit. The move comes amid worries among some observers that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory will see the United States pull away from climate agreements.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris on Monday to discuss ways to support Ukraine and put the country in the “strongest possible position going into the winter.” This comes amid concerns that the incoming Trump Administration will reduce U.S. support in the war against Russia.
The British government must take a strong stand against the Chinese Communist Party’s forced organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners, says British politician Lord David Alton. He spoke at a human rights panel in Britain’s parliament last week, raising awareness of how Western medical organizations could be inadvertently complicit in the Chinese regime’s practice of […]
How will the next Trump presidency affect the United Kingdom under the new Labour government? In recent months, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has changed his tune on U.S. President-elect Trump and adopted a more constructive approach. But concerns remain over trade amid the question of Trump’s proposed tariffs. NTD’s international correspondent Malcolm Hudson […]
The British government plans to legislate counter-terrorism-style powers to tackle human smuggling. It’s part of a plan to stop migrants from making the dangerous and illegal journey in small boats across the treacherous waters of the English Channel to Britain. NTD’s international correspondent Malcolm Hudson has more from London.
A group of over a thousand private schools plans to sue the British government over a new tax set to be imposed on private school tuition. The tax is expected to force thousands of children to enter state schools due to increased fees, including children in specialist schools and who have special needs.
Tax increases in Britain are likely to hit workers in their pockets with lower pay raises, despite past promises from the government to protect working people.
Britain’s plans to build data centers could be in jeopardy in the face of Net Zero plans. The country has seen its last coal plant shut down, with a growing emphasis on renewables. An energy analyst says this won’t be enough to power the centers, and instead points to nuclear.
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has filed a complaint with the election commission, accusing the UK’s Labour Party of making illegal foreign campaign contributions and interfering in the 2024 presidential elections after its volunteers allegedly traveled to the United States to help campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. The complaint, filed with the Federal Election […]
British jails are overcrowded. The government is trying to solve this by releasing prisoners early to free up capacity. But this is only a short term solution and comes amid warnings that those released may commit new offenses.
A number of British Labour Party staff members are traveling to the United States to support Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid. The news spread quickly on social media, however, drawing criticism regarding alleged election interference by foreign nationals. NTD’s international correspondent Malcolm Hudson has more from London.
A British migrant charity says the UK could grant asylum to 62,000 migrants. It follows a shift in policy to no longer ban immigrants from claiming asylum if they arrive illegally.
