UK, EU reach post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar
Five years after Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have struck a deal on the status of Gibraltar that will ease the cross-border movement of people and goods. The tiny…
New UK support boosts Morocco’s claim on Western Sahara
The UK has joined other European countries in endorsing Morocco's position in the Western Sahara conflict. Algeria and the independence-seeking Polisario are losing out.…
Film show: Cillian Murphy’s passion project ‘Small Things Like These’
Film critic Ben Croll speaks to Eve Jackson about the latest film releases, including Cillian Murphy in his first starring role since winning the Oscar for "Oppenheimer". They also discuss Canada's master…
UK, India clinch major trade deal amid Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil
Britain and India have finalised a free trade agreement after more than three years of negotiations. The landmark deal will lower tariffs on each others' goods, and aims to increase bilateral trade…
New UK travel rules: What to know before you go
You must have your visa or ETA before you travel to the UK. You may also need a visa or ETA if you're 'transiting' or travelling through the UK, for example you're…
UK’s Reeves expected to boost defence spending in ‘Spring Statement’
The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is delivering her "Spring Statement" this Wednesday and is expected to announce a boost in defence spending, as well as cuts to welfare benefits and civil…
Tackling poverty in the UK: New book explores roots of crisis
Oliver Farry speaks to Juliette Démas, London correspondent for the French daily Libération, who is the author of a new book, "Les affamés du Royaume" ("The Famished of the Kingdom"). It looks…
French hauliers hit by heavy fines as migrants seek to reach UK from Calais
Five years after Brexit came into force, tensions are mounting in Calais between French lorry drivers and the British authorities. Some companies are threatening to stop delivering to the other side of…
Taking stock of Brexit, five years later: Opportunities grow for UK-EU ties
This is not the first time that the UK and the EU have expressed their readiness for a "reset" in relations. But now, five years after Britain left the European Union, there…
UK’s Starmer criticises those ‘spreading lies and misinformation’ online
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that people spreading lies and misinformation online were not interested in supporting those affected and were only interested in themselves.…
UK becomes first European nation to join CPTPP trading bloc
The UK has officially become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), joining 11 existing members including Australia, Japan and Canada. The CPTPP rose from the ashes…