Two Israelis questioned in Belgium over war crime allegations in Gaza

Prosecutors act on legal complaint by pro-Palestinian group that is pursuing IDF personnel
Rising unemployment a sign people are looking for work, Starmer claims

With employment and joblessness both rising, prime minister tells MPs ‘contradiction’ can be explained by positive economic news
Western allies condemn ‘horrifying’ civilian killings in Gaza

Statement from UK, EU nations and others calling for end to war marks one of their toughest denunciations of Israel so far
OpenAI and UK sign ‘strategic partnership’ in investment push

Co-operation pledge with Keir Starmer’s government could lead to AI-powered digital services
Ryanair weighs registering new Boeing planes in UK to avoid tariffs

Buoyant demand for European travel helps budget carrier raise fares and boost profits
Scott Bessent calls for probe into ‘the entire Federal Reserve institution’

Treasury secretary is latest top Trump administration official to criticise the central bank