UK judges withdraw from Hong Kong’s court of final appeal
UK judges have withdrawn from Hong Kong’s court of final appeal, citing concerns that their continued participation would appear to endorse the current administration amid...
Afghanistan aid pledges could fall far short of target, officials fear
Western officials fear a UN pledging conference this Thursday aimed at raising more than $4.4bn (£3.34bn) aid for Afghanistan is likely to fall well short...
Dyson launches Zone air purifying Bluetooth headphones with visor
Dyson has announced its first wearable product that builds the firm’s air purification expertise into a set of Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones aimed at city...
Yandex helps websites pushing false news make millions in advertising
A Russian tech giant mostly owned by western investors is helping websites pushing false claims about the war in Ukraine to make thousands of dollars...
Paris attacks defendant refuses to answer suicide vest questions
The main suspect on trial for the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks has refused to explain his exact role in the series of suicide bombings and...
Germany close to gas rationing as it activates emergency fuel plan
Germany moved closer to gas rationing on Wednesday, after activating an emergency plan designed to help it cope with any disruption in supplies from Russia....
Ikea plans to close Tottenham branch, putting 450 jobs at risk
Ikea is planning to close one of its six London stores with the potential loss of 450 jobs as the furniture retailer shifts towards online...
Snow, hail, ice and cold expected in parts of England and Scotland
A weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland and northern England amid snowfall and plummeting temperatures. Wintry weather has replaced the sunshine experienced...
Defra to hold crisis meeting to tackle impact of fertiliser costs on food prices
The UK government is to host a crisis planning meeting with farmers about rocketing fertiliser prices, as as ministers move to reduce the impact of...
Only 2,700 visas granted under UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme
The UK has granted only 2,700 visas under its much advertised Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme more than two weeks after its launch, according to...