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Channel 4 investigation examines potential election law breaches at Reform UK
Channel 4 has investigated conduct at Reform UK that may constitute breaches of British election law, raising broader questions about how political influence is funded and disclosed in British politics.
US widens Iran financial crackdown as Bank Melli shutters overseas
The US Treasury announced a new sanctions campaign against Iran and designated Bank Melli, the Iranian state's largest bank, requiring all its foreign branches to close; Britain sanctioned Melli Bank plc, the institution's London subsidiary, though it continues to operate under a general license.
Britain keeps Iran's London bank open—but on life support
Britain has frozen the assets of an Iranian state bank's London subsidiary but kept its banking license active under a restricted general license, allowing only payroll, pensions, IT costs and audit fees.
U.S. targets Iran's largest bank as Britain weighs shuttering London subsidiary
The U.S. Treasury designated Bank Melli, Iran's largest state bank, in a new sanctions campaign, while the British government holds the key to shuttering its London subsidiary.
U.S. tightens Iran bank sanctions as Britain holds firm on license
The U.S. Treasury designated Bank Melli and demanded closure of all foreign branches, while Britain has sanctioned the bank's London subsidiary but left its banking license intact.
Oxford historian discusses UK legal liability for Palestinian displacement
An Oxford historian has outlined arguments in a legal campaign seeking British acknowledgement of historical responsibility for Palestinian displacement.
British newspapers debate Israeli settlements, Sudan's migration crisis, and Trump
British newspapers publish commentary on Israeli settlements policy, Sudan's civil war driving migration, and US-UK relations under Trump.
U.S. trade chief says Britain choosing Brussels over America
U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer said Britain has chosen alignment with the European Union over closer commercial ties with America, signaling frustration over British regulatory decisions.
Milei Says U.S. May Shift on Falklands, Vows Sanctions on Oil
Argentine President Javier Milei said the U.S. position on the Falkland Islands may be changing and threatened sanctions against oil companies operating in the British territory.
UK plans sanctions on Israeli settlements
Britain's new government will announce economic sanctions and a ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements within weeks, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament.
