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Joe Biden launches 2020 Presidential campaign
Former US Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday announced his third bid for the Democratic nomination to run for President in a video in which he criticised President Trump and stated that "everything that has made America America, is at stake".
Cross-party Brexit talks focusing on customs arrangements
Cross-party Brexit talks between the Labour and Conservative parties on Wednesday will focus on financial services, according to the government's chief negotiator David Lidington.
Sturgeon aims for Scottish independence referendum by 2021
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday said she will seek a Scottish independence referendum before 2021 if the UK pushes forward with Brexit.
Brits flock to high street as Easter sun draws crowds
Footfall at UK retail destinations climbed over the Easter weekend as record-breaking temperatures saw Brits flock back to the high street.
China and US agree on trade enforcement mechanism, says Mnuchin
US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday evening that China and the US have agreed to set up trade enforcement offices in both countries in order to monitor compliance with any trade deal, suggesting that an end to their trade war is close.
Government to allow Times and Sunday Times resource pooling
UK culture secretary Jeremy Wright said on Thursday that he will allow The Times and The Sunday Times to pool their journalistic resources on the condition that its owners clarify their governance structure.
Ofgem to bring in tougher supplier tests after string of energy firm failures
Companies applying for a licence to supply energy will need to undergo stricter tests from June, it was revealed on Thursday, as Ofgem attempted to address the string of energy supplier failures in recent years.
EU stands 'fully behind Ireland' in Brexit negotiations, says Barnier
The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday said that, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the EU will refuse to open trade talks with Britain until an agreement is in place regarding the Irish border, citizens’ rights and a financial settlement.
Government looks to establish online harms regulatory body
Westminster turned its attention to what it described as ‘online harms’ on Monday, releasing its Online Harms White Paper, which outlined the government’s plans to create a package of safety measures on the world wide web.
London's ultra-low emission zone begins on Monday
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into force on Monday, with thousands of motorists set to be charged a fixed £12. 50 charge for entering the area without a compliant vehicle.
Brexit costing UK £6.6bn in economic activity per quarter, says S&P
Brexit has cost the United Kingdom £6. 6bn per quarter since the referendum, said a report from S&P Global Ratings which estimated the damage of the UK's decision to exit the European Union.
Russian conflict playing central role in Ukrainian elections
As Ukraine approaches its decisive run-off elections later this month, the nation's conflict with Russian-backed separatists is weighing heavily on the race.
China and US nearing trade agreement - report
Negotiations for a trade deal between the US and China are drawing close to a resolution as most outstanding issues have now been agreed upon, according to a report on Wednesday.
Corbyn joint favourite to become next PM, say Ladbrokes
The odds of Jeremy Corbyn becoming the next Prime Minister have been cut by Ladbrokes, making the Labour leader joint favourite to succeed Theresa May alongside Boris Johnson at 5/1.
City of London planners approve 'Tulip' skyscraper
The City Corporation of London approved the plans for the new Tulip tower, which will be the second tallest building in Europe.
Erdogan receives election blow as AKP lose control of capital
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP party has lost control of Ankara for the first time in 16 years after local elections on Sunday.
Network Rail under fire from regulator ahead of massive series of upgrades
Concerns are being raised over the ability of Network Rail to deliver a massive, multi-billion pound series of upgrades to Britain’s ageing railway infrastructure, it was revealed on Monday.