Sam Tabahriti
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news correspondent at Reuters and cyclist
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NEW: Interior minister Shabana Mahmood says she intends to appeal the High Court’s decision that banning Palestinian Action was unlawful.
“I am disappointed by the court’s decision and disagree with the notion that banning this terrorist organisation is disproportionate”
“I am disappointed by the court’s decision and disagree with the notion that banning this terrorist organisation is disproportionate”
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
NEW: Interior minister Shabana Mahmood says she intends to appeal the High Court’s decision that banning Palestinian Action was unlawful.
“I am disappointed by the court’s decision and disagree with the notion that banning this terrorist organisation is disproportionate”
“I am disappointed by the court’s decision and disagree with the notion that banning this terrorist organisation is disproportionate”
NEW: UK ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is unlawful, London's High Court ruled on Friday.
"Proscription did result in a significant interference with the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of assembly," Judge Victoria Sharp said.
"Proscription did result in a significant interference with the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of assembly," Judge Victoria Sharp said.
February 13, 2026 at 10:11 AM
NEW: UK ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is unlawful, London's High Court ruled on Friday.
"Proscription did result in a significant interference with the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of assembly," Judge Victoria Sharp said.
"Proscription did result in a significant interference with the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of assembly," Judge Victoria Sharp said.
EXC: Despite new curbs, Elon Musk’s Grok at times produces sexualized images - even when told subjects didn’t consent
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Exclusive: Despite new curbs, Elon Musk’s Grok at times produces sexualized images - even when told subjects didn’t consent
Elon Musk’s flagship artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, continues to generate sexualized images of people even when users explicitly warn that the subjects do not consent, Reuters has found.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM
EXC: Despite new curbs, Elon Musk’s Grok at times produces sexualized images - even when told subjects didn’t consent
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As I head into my second year at Reuters, I’m looking to broaden my reporting into tech and public policy - including platforms, AI, data centres, digital infrastructure, competition, regulation and wider UK policy. I’m keen to connect with people across the sector.
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 AM
As I head into my second year at Reuters, I’m looking to broaden my reporting into tech and public policy - including platforms, AI, data centres, digital infrastructure, competition, regulation and wider UK policy. I’m keen to connect with people across the sector.
UK PM Starmer tells @channel4news.bsky.social he “obviously” has concerns over Putin joining Trump’s proposed Board of Peace.
“He is waging war on a European country. They’re raining down bombs on Ukraine,” he said.
“He is waging war on a European country. They’re raining down bombs on Ukraine,” he said.
January 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM
UK PM Starmer tells @channel4news.bsky.social he “obviously” has concerns over Putin joining Trump’s proposed Board of Peace.
“He is waging war on a European country. They’re raining down bombs on Ukraine,” he said.
“He is waging war on a European country. They’re raining down bombs on Ukraine,” he said.
UK’s John Healy confirms being part of French op that boarded a Russian tanker.
“I can confirm that the UK has provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Grinch. This support included HMS Dagger monitoring the vessel through the Straits of Gibraltar.”
“I can confirm that the UK has provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Grinch. This support included HMS Dagger monitoring the vessel through the Straits of Gibraltar.”
January 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM
UK’s John Healy confirms being part of French op that boarded a Russian tanker.
“I can confirm that the UK has provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Grinch. This support included HMS Dagger monitoring the vessel through the Straits of Gibraltar.”
“I can confirm that the UK has provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Grinch. This support included HMS Dagger monitoring the vessel through the Straits of Gibraltar.”
Starmer has welcomed Trump’s move to drop Greenland tariff threat, telling his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen it is a “reflection of pragmatism, common sense and sticking to our values and principles”
January 22, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Starmer has welcomed Trump’s move to drop Greenland tariff threat, telling his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen it is a “reflection of pragmatism, common sense and sticking to our values and principles”
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Seems an opportune moment to re-up my interview with Andy Burnham on Tuesday! www.reuters.com/world/uk/sta...
Starmer rival Burnham says UK bond investors safe under his economic vision
Andy Burnham, a prominent figure in Britain's governing Labour Party and leadership rival to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said on Tuesday his vision for the economy should reassure bond investors.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Seems an opportune moment to re-up my interview with Andy Burnham on Tuesday! www.reuters.com/world/uk/sta...
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Investment in housing and utilities could reduce government waste and boost growth if combined with the kind of collaborative, long-term planning that has served Manchester's economy, @andyburnham.bsky.social told @reuters.com
"That is the way to reassure markets."
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"That is the way to reassure markets."
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January 20, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Investment in housing and utilities could reduce government waste and boost growth if combined with the kind of collaborative, long-term planning that has served Manchester's economy, @andyburnham.bsky.social told @reuters.com
"That is the way to reassure markets."
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"That is the way to reassure markets."
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The government is going to announce its decision on whether to give the green light to the new plan for China’s biggest embassy in Europe in London. Sounds like a busy day in the office tomorrow
January 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The government is going to announce its decision on whether to give the green light to the new plan for China’s biggest embassy in Europe in London. Sounds like a busy day in the office tomorrow
NEW: Reeves withdraws from LSE event where she was due to speak this morning.
She will now appear at Starmer's press conference, a source told Reuters, where the prime minister will outline the threat from potential U.S. tariffs over Greenland.
She will now appear at Starmer's press conference, a source told Reuters, where the prime minister will outline the threat from potential U.S. tariffs over Greenland.
January 19, 2026 at 8:07 AM
NEW: Reeves withdraws from LSE event where she was due to speak this morning.
She will now appear at Starmer's press conference, a source told Reuters, where the prime minister will outline the threat from potential U.S. tariffs over Greenland.
She will now appear at Starmer's press conference, a source told Reuters, where the prime minister will outline the threat from potential U.S. tariffs over Greenland.
Tech minister Liz Kendall has welcomed Ofcom's investigation into X.
"It is vital that Ofcom complete this investigation swiftly because the public – and most importantly the victims – will not accept any delay," Kendall said in a statement.
"It is vital that Ofcom complete this investigation swiftly because the public – and most importantly the victims – will not accept any delay," Kendall said in a statement.
January 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Tech minister Liz Kendall has welcomed Ofcom's investigation into X.
"It is vital that Ofcom complete this investigation swiftly because the public – and most importantly the victims – will not accept any delay," Kendall said in a statement.
"It is vital that Ofcom complete this investigation swiftly because the public – and most importantly the victims – will not accept any delay," Kendall said in a statement.
BREAKING: Ofcom on Monday launched an investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery.
January 12, 2026 at 11:08 AM
BREAKING: Ofcom on Monday launched an investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery.
UK’s MoD supported the U.S. in its operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic.
John Healey said the U.S. was Britain's closest defence and security partner:
"Today’s seamlessly executed operation shows just how well this works in practice.”
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John Healey said the U.S. was Britain's closest defence and security partner:
"Today’s seamlessly executed operation shows just how well this works in practice.”
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UK supported US mission to seize Russian-flagged oil tanker, MoD says
Britain provided support to the United States in its operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
UK’s MoD supported the U.S. in its operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic.
John Healey said the U.S. was Britain's closest defence and security partner:
"Today’s seamlessly executed operation shows just how well this works in practice.”
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John Healey said the U.S. was Britain's closest defence and security partner:
"Today’s seamlessly executed operation shows just how well this works in practice.”
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EXC: Switzerland is considering joining a British-led international task force targeting kleptocrats and recovering stolen assets, a British government official said, as it seeks to shake off its reputation as a haven for dirty money.
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Switzerland is considering joining 'dirty money' task force, UK official says
Switzerland is considering joining a British-led international task force targeting kleptocrats and recovering stolen assets, a British government official said, as it seeks to shake off its reputation as a haven for dirty money.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
EXC: Switzerland is considering joining a British-led international task force targeting kleptocrats and recovering stolen assets, a British government official said, as it seeks to shake off its reputation as a haven for dirty money.
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MP Stephen Kinnock on the morning rounds on Ukraine rejected imposed settlements and stressed the need for ironclad security guarantees, backing Ukraine’s right to pursue NATO & EU membership freely.
August 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
MP Stephen Kinnock on the morning rounds on Ukraine rejected imposed settlements and stressed the need for ironclad security guarantees, backing Ukraine’s right to pursue NATO & EU membership freely.
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A guy died while trying to meet one of Meta’s AI chatbots in real life and Meta declined to comment on any of the substance of that story — but felt compelled to cover its ass on the record with respect to its relationship with Kendall Jenner.
Grim stuff.
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Grim stuff.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A guy died while trying to meet one of Meta’s AI chatbots in real life and Meta declined to comment on any of the substance of that story — but felt compelled to cover its ass on the record with respect to its relationship with Kendall Jenner.
Grim stuff.
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Grim stuff.
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EXCL: The Home Office has quietly tasked domestic abuse charity SafeLives to explore how a review of the UK’s main risk assessment tool, DASH, could work.
DASH has been used for 15+ years- but critics say it’s failing victims like Bethany Fields and Fawziyah Javed.
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DASH has been used for 15+ years- but critics say it’s failing victims like Bethany Fields and Fawziyah Javed.
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Exclusive: Britain reassesses 'flawed' domestic abuse risk tool
A month before she was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend, Bethany Fields walked into a police station in northern England to report his abusive and controlling behaviour. He had threatened to kill her, but she was not assessed as high risk.
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August 13, 2025 at 6:20 AM
EXCL: The Home Office has quietly tasked domestic abuse charity SafeLives to explore how a review of the UK’s main risk assessment tool, DASH, could work.
DASH has been used for 15+ years- but critics say it’s failing victims like Bethany Fields and Fawziyah Javed.
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DASH has been used for 15+ years- but critics say it’s failing victims like Bethany Fields and Fawziyah Javed.
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We love automatic doors! 💀
August 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We love automatic doors! 💀
When asked by a reporter what he made of the Middle East peace plan, Donald Trump said:
“It’ll get straightened out”.
Unclear which peace plan it was referring to.
“It’ll get straightened out”.
Unclear which peace plan it was referring to.
July 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
When asked by a reporter what he made of the Middle East peace plan, Donald Trump said:
“It’ll get straightened out”.
Unclear which peace plan it was referring to.
“It’ll get straightened out”.
Unclear which peace plan it was referring to.
Donald Trump spoke warmly about the "special relationship" with Britain on Monday, lavishing praise on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles, and his own mother's Scottish homeland from the ballroom of his Turnberry golf club.
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Trump and Starmer trade compliments but defend differences
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke warmly about the "special relationship" with Britain on Monday, lavishing praise on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles, and his own mother's Scottish homeland from the ballroom of his Turnberry golf club.
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July 29, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Donald Trump spoke warmly about the "special relationship" with Britain on Monday, lavishing praise on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles, and his own mother's Scottish homeland from the ballroom of his Turnberry golf club.
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Ex-trader Tom Hayes won his appeal to overturn rate-rigging conviction at UK top court
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Ex-trader Tom Hayes wins appeal to overturn rate-rigging conviction
Tom Hayes, the first trader ever jailed for interest rate rigging, had his conviction overturned by Britain's top court on Wednesday after a years-long fight to clear his name.
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July 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Ex-trader Tom Hayes won his appeal to overturn rate-rigging conviction at UK top court
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The Bank of England has delayed implementing a key part of new, global rules governing banks' trading activities by a year to 2028, as it waits for clarity on what other jurisdictions will do.
It also announced an easing of capital requirements for mid-sized bank.
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It also announced an easing of capital requirements for mid-sized bank.
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BoE delays Basel rule on banks' trading to 2028, eases capital burden on midsize banks
Britain's central bank on Tuesday delayed implementing a key part of new, global rules governing banks' trading activities by a year to 2028, as it waits for clarity on what other jurisdictions including the United States will do.
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July 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The Bank of England has delayed implementing a key part of new, global rules governing banks' trading activities by a year to 2028, as it waits for clarity on what other jurisdictions will do.
It also announced an easing of capital requirements for mid-sized bank.
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It also announced an easing of capital requirements for mid-sized bank.
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Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian nation, under a new trade strategy that emphasises quick, industry-specific deals.
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UK agrees deal with Vietnam to remove pharmaceutical trade barriers
Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian nation, under a new trade strategy that emphasises quick, industry-specific deals.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian nation, under a new trade strategy that emphasises quick, industry-specific deals.
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I interviewed investment minister Poppy Gustafsson ahead of her trip to Japan, where she secured an investment deal from Sumitomo Corp. on funding clean energy infrastructure such as offshore wind and hydrogen projects over the next 10 years
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UK secures $10 bln clean energy investment deal with Japan's Sumitomo Corp
Britain secured a deal to unlock 7.5 billion pound ($10 billion) in investments with Japan's Sumitomo Corp , funding clean energy infrastructure such as offshore wind and hydrogen projects over the next 10 years, the government said on Wednesday.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I interviewed investment minister Poppy Gustafsson ahead of her trip to Japan, where she secured an investment deal from Sumitomo Corp. on funding clean energy infrastructure such as offshore wind and hydrogen projects over the next 10 years
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