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(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include the UK government’s response.) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to announce a ban on “harmful” social media platforms for children under 16, while still allowing access to...

HTX (CRYPTO: HTX) advisor Justin Sun assured full legal compliance after the U.K. authorities sanctioned the cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday for allegedly providing financial services to Russia-based entities. Sun Says ‘Concerns’ Will Be Addressed Sun, a member of the HTX Global...

The United Kingdom is deploying HMS Dragon, a Type-45 guided-missile destroyer, to the Middle East as part of a UK-France-led multinational coalition planning naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz once ceasefire conditions stabilize. HMS Dragon Headed To Hormuz “The pre-positioning of...

President Donald Trump declared the elimination of tariffs on Scottish whisky as a mark of respect for Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, following their state visit. Shortly after bidding adieu to the British royals at the White House on Thursday, Trump announced on his...

A 19-year-old London resident is potentially looking at a 95-year prison sentence for allegedly orchestrating a large-scale cyber extortion operation. The scheme, which targeted around 47 U.S. entities, including the federal court system, is said to have extorted a staggering $115 million. As per...

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the historical bond between Russia and the United States during a recent interview, citing centuries of cooperation that began with America’s independence struggle. What Happened: Putin told Russian television host Pavel Zarubin that the two nations...

Shares of Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) are trading lower Monday after the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced a formal investigation into the company's proposed $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. What To Know: The deal, which Boeing has framed as critical to...

The landmark trade agreement between President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially took effect Monday, delivering immediate tariff relief for the United Kingdom’s automotive and aerospace exports to the United States. What Happened: The deal reduces U.S. tariffs on...

The S&P 500 index has yielded a 220% return in the last 10 years. Peter Mallouk, the CEO of Creative Planning Inc., highlights this data and recalls veteran investor Charlie Munger‘s insights on the power of compounding and being patient through uncertainty. What Happened: According to...

On Sunday, University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers highlighted the unusual carveouts in the new U.S.-U.K. trade framework, with leading British brands such as Rolls-Royce Plc, Aston Martin, Bentley, and several other high-end automakers effectively dodging the tariffs. What Happened: During...

U.S. stocks rallied Thursday after the Trump administration signed its first major trade agreement with the United Kingdom, igniting optimism about further global deals — especially with China — and lifting investor appetite for riskier assets. The S&P 500 jumped 1.3% to close at 5,700, led by...

The ongoing U.S. trade war has put tech giants like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google at the heart of negotiations, with the EU preparing retaliatory measures and the U.K. offering tax relief to...

In the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the United Kingdom has stepped up to provide export financing for Ukraine’s air defense. This commitment was made public during a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer....

United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Palantir Technologies Inc.’s (NYSE:PLTR) DC office on Thursday. His visit comes as the UK and the U.S. strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence-driven defense technology amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. What Happened:...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reportedly withdrawn its most secure cloud storage service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK after the British government demanded secret access to user data. The decision follows an order under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, which would have...