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European Edition Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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Politics

European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.

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UK nationalises British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye

The UK government has taken British Steel into public ownership to prevent the collapse of its last primary steelmaker, a move that secures 4,000 jobs but leaves the inco

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UK economy grows 0.1% in May despite Iran war impact

The UK economy returned to growth in May despite the Iran conflict, but surging oil prices threaten to erase the new Labour leader

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UK border rule leaves dual nationals stranded in EU

A new British requirement for dual citizens to hold UK passports has stranded minors in Europe, exposing continued travel friction

Burnham named UK prime minister, expected to call early election

Brussels caps Russian diplomatic mission at 40 staff over spy fears

Watered-down EU rules fail to block forced labour cotton

Ribera and Chinese envoy push green shipping cooperation in Brussels

UK plans mandatory salary disclosure in job adverts, echoing EU

UK's incoming PM Burnham shelves wealth tax to reassure business

Ex-minister Szijjártó joins BYD, exposing EU ethics gap

Incoming UK PM Burnham leaves door open to wealth tax

Greenland research centre halts new US ties

UK MPs target food retailers with turnover fines and ad bans

Burnham's UK chancellor choice to signal economic intent to markets

UK MPs warn regional accent bias restricts labour market

Ex-Hungary minister Szijjártó joins BYD after securing factory

India to access EU's €93.5bn Horizon fund from 2027

Flawed UK devolution model stalls regional economic growth

Burnham to become UK prime minister as unions demand wealth tax

Missile shortage forces Russia to strip defences from sub base

Weimers report threatens EU court power to police captured judges

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