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Chinese owner demands compensation after UK nationalises British Steel

UK government nationalised British Steel on 16 July 2026 after taking operational control in April 2025 to halt losses of £700,000 per day at the Scunthorpe plant.

William White

19 JUL · 3 min read

UK government proscribes Iran's IRGC under National Security (State Threats) Act

The UK has proscribed Iran's IRGC under the new National Security (State Threats) Act following identified threats to life and intimidation on British soil.

Scarlett White

13 JUL · 4 min read

Britain reasserts control as unlicensed gambling operators face sports sponsorship ban

Government launches consultation on banning unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports teams including Premier League clubs.

Scarlett White

12 JUL · 4 min read

ICJ climate opinion leaves UK exposed to trillions in potential reparations claims

The ICJ advisory opinion of 23 July 2025 asserts binding climate obligations that could trigger state responsibility and compensation claims beyond the Paris Agreement.

Sienna Bell

12 JUL · 5 min read