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UK Tightens Rules on Buy Now Pay Later Services

The British government is pushing forward a package that tightens the rules on how consumers are offered loan financing for purchases – so-called buy-now-pay-later services. Stockholm-based Klarna is one of the targets.

UK Tightens Rules on Buy Now Pay Later Services

UK Faces Lower Tariffs Than EU in US Trade Dispute

Great Britain is not hit as hard by the American tariffs, even in comparison with allies. As the EU goes into battle and China strikes back with force, Keir Starmer's government chooses to lie low.

UK Faces Lower Tariffs Than EU in US Trade Dispute

UK Government to Cut Expenses by 15 Percent Over Four Years

The British state's running expenses are to be reduced by 15 percent over four years, according to the country's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. The announcement is made in a BBC interview ahead of a spring budget speech on Wednesday, where Reeves is expected to present more details on the budget cuts.

UK Government to Cut Expenses by 15 Percent Over Four Years

Iran accuses Britons of espionage

A British couple recently arrested in Iran is accused of espionage and connections to western intelligence services, announces Iranian authorities. The United Kingdom expresses deep concern.

Iran accuses Britons of espionage

British Storm Shadow has been used against Russian targets

Ukraine has fired the British missile Storm Shadow at targets inside Russia, reports British media. .

British Storm Shadow has been used against Russian targets

Over 370 arrested in the UK

An army of special forces is ready to tackle the violent riots that are ongoing in the United Kingdom. This was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer after a crisis meeting.

Over 370 arrested in the UK

Sad pub statistics: So many are closing down every day

The pub death is spreading, one of several depressing economic signals ahead of the British election. In England and Wales, 80 pubs are now closing down for good every month.

Sad pub statistics: So many are closing down every day

UNESCO wants to classify Stonehenge as endangered

UNESCO, the UN's cultural organisation, recommends that the prehistoric monument Stonehenge be added to the list of endangered world heritage sites. In July last year, the British government approved the construction of a controversial road tunnel near Stonehenge, despite protests from activists.

UNESCO wants to classify Stonehenge as endangered