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Drones could soon be deployed for NHS deliveries, offshore wind turbine inspections and supply missions to oil rigs under sweeping changes to the UK’s drone regulations planned for 2026. The government is preparing to allow…

London Gatwick has once again been named the UK’s most delay-prone airport, according to official figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Flights from the West Sussex airport departed an average of 23 minutes late…

The UK is set to ramp up its weapons manufacturing capabilities in a strategic move to reduce reliance on imports from the United States and France, amid growing concerns over the reliability of international defence…

Mortgage completions soared by 50 per cent in March — the sharpest monthly rise in more than three years — as homebuyers raced to complete purchases ahead of changes to stamp duty thresholds. According to…

The founder of logistics firm Shift is attempting to block Polish delivery giant InPost’s £106 million acquisition of Yodel, escalating a bitter dispute over the struggling British courier’s ownership. Jacob Corlett, 31-year-old chief executive of…

Charity shops across the UK are increasingly turning to online platforms in a bid to keep pace with the meteoric rise of second-hand fashion apps such as Vinted and Depop, as in-store sales come under…

The head of Zopa has suggested that London’s political and regulatory stability could become a competitive advantage for the capital’s financial markets, as businesses increasingly look to escape growing uncertainty in the United States. Jaidev…

China has been cautioned against retaliating to President Trump’s aggressive new tariff regime by offloading its massive holdings of US government bonds — a move that analysts warn could damage its own economy more than…

The UK property market is constantly evolving, and today’s buyers are more demanding than ever. However, there are certain features that give any property a broader appeal and a better chance to sell. They also…

Suppose you’re in the unfortunate situation of being offered a settlement agreement by your employer. In that case, there’s a little-known benefit you should be aware of: an employer in the UK usually covers the…