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Senior EU official Stefano Sannino resigns after interrogation over suspected misuse of EU funds, intensifying political pressure in Brussels.

Brussels | EU scandal | resignation | Sannino

Why Stefano Sannino’s post-interrogation resignation is shaking Brussels and EU institutions

The UK government delayed its approval for China’s super-embassy at Royal Mint Court until January 20th, coinciding with PM Keir Starmer’s planned visit to Beijing.

Beijing visit | China super-embassy | diplomatic premises | Keir Starmer | Royal Mint Court

UK Government Postpones Super-Embassy Decision until January, Aligning with Starmer’s Beijing Trip

King Charles welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the UK for a three-day state visit, marking the continued strengthening of UK-Germany post-Brexit relations.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier | King Charles | State Visit | UK Germany Relations

King Charles Hosts German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for Three-Day State Visit

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev has been removed from SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission amid reports of a possible ITAR-related incident during training in California.

Artemyev | Crew-12 | ITAR | Roscosmos | SpaceX

Why Roscosmos Removed Oleg Artemyev from SpaceX’s Crew-12 Mission

The SBU and British special services detained David Cutmore, an AFU instructor, on suspicion of spying for Russia and supplying weapons for targeted assassinations.

David Cutmore | espionage | Farion | Parubiy | SBU

British Instructor Cutmore Spied for Russia: SBU Uncovers Alleged Involvement in Assassinations

David Lammy announced a reform to restrict jury trials to sentences >3 years. The goal is to speed up proceedings by 20% and reduce the record court backlog.

Backlog | Crown Court | David Lammy | Jury Trial | Swift Courts

Lammy’s Justice Reform: UK Jury Trials Restricted to Cases with Sentences Over Three Years

The UK government gives police power to search illegal migrants' mouths and clothes for phones/SIM cards at ports. Aims to stop smuggling gangs. Rights groups condemn it.

Home Office | Mobile Phone Searches | Sile Reynolds | UK immigration

UK Government Grants Police New Powers for Strip and Mouth Searches of Migrants for Mobile Devices

Justice Secretary David Lammy scraps jury trials for crimes under 3-year sentences to tackle court backlog. Critics argue cuts to Ministry of Justice are the real issue.

Court Backlog | David Lammy | Jury Trials | Ministry of Justice

UK Justice Secretary David Lammy Announces End to Jury Trials for Less Serious Crimes

Zipcar is considering closing its UK business by year-end, suspending new bookings after December 31, 2025. The company has 650k clients.

Car sharing | December 31 | London | UK | Zipcar

Bookings Suspended: Why is Zipcar Leaving the UK Market

South Wales under Amber flood warning: up to 120mm of rain expected. November 2025 was the wettest month of the year (+31% above average).

120mm | Flooding | Met Office | November 2025 | South Wales

Britain Hit by Month's Worth of Rain: South Wales Under Threat of Major Flooding

UK Government tightens PM2.5 rules. Wood-burning stoves may face a partial ban. £500m allocated for 250,000 ha of nature restoration.

000 hectares | 250 | EIP | Emma Reynolds | PM2.5 | Wood-burning stoves

Partial Ban on Wood-Burning Stoves: Britain Tightens PM2.5 Air Quality Standards

PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves after opposition claims she misled public over the £26bn tax-raising budget and OBR forecasts.

Budget | Keir Starmer | OBR | Rachel Reeves | Tax Hike

UK Leader Keir Starmer Defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves Against Claims of Misleading Public

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