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UK and US agree zero tariff deal on pharmaceuticals

Import taxes on medicines and treatments will remain at 0% for three years, the UK Government said.

Evening Standard

South African radio presenter arrested over alleged Russia recruitment plot

Nonkululeko Mantula was arrested alongside four men

The Independent UK

The best bird-watching holidays for 2026 in UK and abroad

Birdwatching is growing in popularity. Here’s where to go to experience some wildlife

The Independent UK

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Prince Harry's Marriage Crisis Rumours: Duke Allegedly Mending Royal Fences Without Meghan Markle

Prince Harry pushes to repair Royal Family ties without Meghan, stirring marriage crisis rumours as he reconnects with King Charles III amid rising tensions.

International Business Times UK

NHS to pay 25% more for innovative drugs after UK–US zero-tariff deal

Agreement could cost NHS an extra £3bn a year, industry sources estimate

The Guardian - UK

King Charles prepares to host third incoming state visit this year

The King and Queen will this week host German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife

The Independent UK

King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years

The format has reverted to its traditional form after royal parts of Donald Trump’s state visit were confined to the Windsor estate.

Evening Standard

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UK and US preparing to strike zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

It comes after warnings that US pharma firms will shut down their sites in the UK if the NHS does not pay more for drugs.

Evening Standard

Crypto ATM Safety Debate Intensifies With New Reports of Fee Spikes and Vulnerabilities

Crypto ATMs face global scrutiny as fees surge above 20% and scams escalate, prompting regulators like the FCA to warn consumers of severe safety risks.

International Business Times UK

Shell, Equinor Form JV To Lead UK North Sea Oil Production

Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) has finalized a deal with Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) to merge their U.K. offshore oil and gas operations into a new company called Adura.

Benzinga

Two AI copyright cases, two very different outcomes – here’s why

Artificial intelligence companies and the creative industries are locked in an ongoing battle, being played out in the courts. The thread that pulls all these lawsuits together is copyright.

The Conversation

Why Rachel Reeves chose a ‘smorgasbord’ of tax tweaks – and the risks involved in that approach

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second budget, in which she raised taxes by £26 billion. This will take the UK tax burden to an all-time high of 38% of GDP by 2030-31. But it will also more than double Reeves’ “fiscal headroom” to £22 billion.

The Conversation

Harbour Energy to axe 100 offshore jobs amid windfall tax pressure

Harbour said it has come under pressure from lower commodity prices and an ‘uncompetitive tax regime’.

Evening Standard

Oil giant blames windfall tax as it scraps 100 jobs

Harbour Energy says it is being hit by an ‘uncompetitive tax regime’

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UK pulls $1.15bn support for Mozambique gas project after climate and terror concerns

TotalEnergies scheme became lightning rod for terror in region and was accused of violating human rights

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Share a tip on taking part in an organised challenge in the UK or overseas

From charity treks to open water swims and urban trail runs, tell us about a trip based around a physical challenge – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Independent UK

‘Foolish’ government cuts could take Aids pandemic back to 1980s, warns former cabinet minister

Funding cuts risk sending progress back decades, Lord Smith tells a gathering of campaigners organised by The Independent – but there is still hope of ending the pandemic by 2030 if investment is made in new drugs

The Independent UK

UK weather: Month’s worth of rain to fall in 24 hours as Met Office issues flood warnings

The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings as the UK is set for a soggy start to the week

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This layover trick could save you hundreds on a long-haul flight ticket

Stopping at this unconventional city could significantly reduce your travel costs

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UK leader Keir Starmer backs his Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget

The Independent UK

Afghan families express concerns over SAS soldiers ‘refusing to give evidence’

A senior officer told a closed hearing that the director of UK special forces made a ‘conscious decision’ to cover up potential war crimes.

The Independent UK

UK manufacturing sector grows for first time in a year

The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 50.2 in November.

Euronews

Laughing gas may offer fast relief for severe depression, study finds

The team behind the research are now preparing the first UK National Health Service trial to test whether nitrous oxide can be used safely and effectively as a real-world treatment.

Evening Standard

Peel Hunt cheers ‘positive steps’ in Budget to boost London market and investing

The Chancellor announced a three-year stamp duty holiday on shares bought in new UK IPOs as part of measures to encourage investing in UK shares.

The Independent UK

Most-streamed Christmas song of 21st century is not who you would expect

Festive hit has been streamed more than 190 million times in the UK

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