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The UK has slapped financial sanctions on Xinbi Guarantee, a major Chinese-language crypto marketplace tied to scam compounds and billions in illicit transactions. Officials hope the move will choke off money flows, but Xinbi has been hard to kill.
Two people, a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman, have been charged after allegedly trying to enter HM Naval Base Clyde, home of the UK’s Trident submarines.
Rockstar Games UK Limited has been placed on the 2026 HMRC enforcement list for underpaying five staff members at its Edinburgh studio. The company must repay about £1,396.73 plus penalties.
The conflict in Iran has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and sent global fuel prices higher. Energy-dependent countries in Asia are already seeing shortages, rationing and tougher living costs, while the UK faces rising bills and tight gas reserves.
A former minister tries to explain why rightwing populism thrives and offers fixes. Some smart bits, some centrist comforts, and a few curious blind spots.