EU Falling Behind on Growth; Urgent Reforms Needed
EU falling behind on growth, warns Mario Draghi. Only 11.2% of reforms enacted, with high energy prices and AI gaps widening the EU’s lag behind the US and China.
UK State Pension to Rise 4.7% in April 2026
The UK state pension is expected to rise by 4.7% in April 2026 under the triple lock mechanism, driven by wage growth. Full new state pension may increase to over £241 per week.
UK Summons Russian Ambassador Over NATO Airspace Violations
UK summons Russian ambassador over NATO airspace violations after drones breach Polish and Romanian airspace.
