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5 February 2026 – London, UK The UK government has intensified diplomatic pressure on Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to transfer £2.5 billion in frozen assets to support Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict

5 February 2026 – London, UK The UK announced today a £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine, secured against frozen Russian assets held within British jurisdiction. The loan aims to provide crucial support

5 February 2026 – London, UK The UK government has called on South Sudan’s transitional government to ensure credible and transparent elections in 2026, emphasizing the importance of stability and democratic governance

5 February 2026 – London, UK The Bank of England announced today that it will maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%, signaling caution amid persistent economic uncertainties. In a statement delivered

February 4, 2026 – London Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced one of his most turbulent Prime Minister’s Questions sessions on Wednesday after opposition MPs intensified pressure over the government’s decision to appoint

February 4, 2026 – London The UK government faced mounting pressure Wednesday after opposition parties forced a Commons vote demanding the release of documents related to Peter Mandelson’s past associations. The motion,

February 4, 2026 – London The Metropolitan Police confirmed Wednesday that officers are assessing allegations surrounding leaked emails reportedly connected to senior political figures. Authorities described the matter as being in “early

February 3, 2026 – Birmingham Britain’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years last month, driven by increased export demand and improved business confidence, according to newly released

February 3, 2026 – Manchester More than a thousand workers at BAE Systems facilities in northern England are preparing to strike after negotiations over pay increases broke down, union representatives confirmed Tuesday.

February 3, 2026 – London Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday sought to revive momentum behind the government’s delayed defence investment strategy, signalling renewed urgency amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking before members