The White House added 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act, citing alleged forced labor in Xinjiang. Beijing condemned the move as a "classic act of economic coercion," marking the third US measure against China this week.
Andy Burnham's first two weeks as prime minister show a "Burnham bounce" in polls, with Labour gaining a 6-point lead over Reform UK, primarily from returning progressive voters. While Labour is ahead in seats, it's short of a majority, facing challenges in winning back Reform voters and in Wales/Scotland.
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted to the Labour Party, with their parliamentary whips restored, following independent disciplinary processes. Abbott received a formal warning for past comments on racism, while Reid's readmission follows her husband's arrest for alleged foreign intelligence links.
A recent study by Clearwater Analytics indicates that a majority of global asset management firms plan to increase their AI budgets by at least 50% within the next year. This surge in investment is driven by AI's transformative impact on labor-intensive operations, data management, decision-support systems, and predictive modeling in the finance industry.
Bev Craig of Labour has been elected the new Mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham. She secured 309,525 votes against Reform UK's Sian Astley, who received 157,178 votes, after second-preference votes were added.
Voting has commenced in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, with over 2 million eligible voters choosing Andy Burnham's successor. Labour's Bev Craig is widely expected to win comfortably, despite initial fears of losing to Reform UK, as the contest is largely overshadowed by Burnham's recent ascent to Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham's government has scheduled an autumn budget for October 28, aiming to decentralize money and power from Westminster. Chancellor John Healey stated Labour would adhere to fiscal rules, but the government faces market unease over high national debt and rising borrowing costs, potentially leading to tax considerations.
Bridget Phillipson, ousted as Education Secretary in Andy Burnham's cabinet reshuffle, discusses her new role as Labour Party Chair, aiming to bridge divides within the party and unite it against opponents like Reform UK.
Central trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha to launch nationwide protests on August 10, demanding repeal of labour codes, legal MSP guarantee, and opposing privatisation; further actions planned if demands unmet.
The US has reduced the EU's tariff from 15% to 10%, matching the UK's rate, but certain EU sectors now enjoy lower tariffs than their UK counterparts, putting British businesses at a disadvantage. However, the UK secures zero tariffs on Scottish whisky.
A Chinese secondary school graduate, Yuanyuan, works alongside her single mother at a Guangdong construction site to earn university tuition fees, after sitting for the gaokao exam in June.
UK PM Andy Burnham's new government features three Indian-origin Labour MPs in front bench roles: Kanishka Narayan as AI Minister, and Satvir Kaur and Harpreet Uppal in ministerial positions, reflecting a shift in party dynamics post-resignation of key figures close to former leader Keir Starmer.
Two US small businesses sued the Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners, claiming the policy lacks required 'forced labour' findings and exceeds presidential authority.
President Trump is now justifying tariffs against allies by accusing them of using forced labour goods. This shift creates a new trade dynamic, with the EU securing a better deal than the UK due to its forced labour ban, prompting questions about the UK's future legislative approach.
Following Keir Starmer's departure from Downing Street, dozens of his former ministers and aides gathered, many having been sacked or demoted by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Feeling targeted for their loyalty, they are now planning to cooperate as a new faction within the Labour party, scrutinizing Burnham's government.
The US has imposed new tariffs (10-12.5%) on over 80 countries under Section 301, citing insufficient forced labour restrictions. Targeted nations, including Australia, New Zealand, UK, Japan, EU, China, and India, have rejected the allegations and vowed to lobby against the measures, with some noting existing trade agreements may mitigate impacts.
The Unite union is pressuring the UK government to award a £2.4bn military satellite contract to European manufacturer Airbus, rather than US rival Lockheed Martin, to protect up to 600 jobs in Stevenage and Portsmouth. The decision is seen as a test of Labour's pledge to back British industry.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
The US has imposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on goods from several countries, including China, Japan, and the EU, citing forced labor practices. Experts view these actions as a pretext for President Trump's 'America-first' trade agenda, with another Section 301 investigation ongoing.
Socialist MEP Bernd Lange warns the EU to prepare for US retaliation following the European Commission's €890 million fine on Google and new US tariffs targeting the EU over forced labor. Lange expects further US action and hopes US courts and Congress will address the tariffs.
The US has imposed new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and EU, citing forced labour concerns. Experts suggest the move, which replaces expiring levies, is aimed at reducing the trade deficit and boosting US manufacturing, following a Supreme Court ruling against previous tariffs.
The U.S. will impose 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans, effective Friday as temporary 10% worldwide tariffs expire.
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
The US has imposed new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, citing forced labor concerns. Experts suggest the move is a legal justification for President Trump's trade deficit and manufacturing goals after previous tariffs were ruled illegal.
