International Specialist UK insurer Beazley agrees to £8bn takeover by Zurich Deal values cyber-attack specialist at a 60% premium and marks another loss for the London stock marketA British company specialising in insuring against cyber-attacks which also covers fine art and luxury yachts has agreed to be taken over in a £8bn deal, as it became the latest loss to the London stock market.Beazley said on Wednesday it had agreed the deal with its larger rival Zurich, after the Swiss company […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Angela Rayner backs Tory calls for intelligence and security committee to decide what Mandelson files are released – UK politics live Former deputy prime minister says allowing ISC to rule on redactions would help ‘keep public confidence in the process’Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeawaysPMQs is starting soon. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.The Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has dismissed claims that his party’s plan to support the pub industry would cost far more than the £3bn it claims.To be honest with you, […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
insert_link International Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link International Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for ‘sex acts,’ legal letter claims Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Global system of human rights in ‘peril’, warns HRW in its annual report The NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Audio of Epstein discussing Tony Blair’s income An Epstein files leaked audio suggests former UK PM Tony Blair had earned large sums of money for advisory work.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local Running of specialised training programmes under Mahama Care initiative: GTEC to fast-track accreditation of 5 institutions The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has put in place measures to fast-track the accreditation process for a proposed Post-Basic Specialised Training Programmes to be run under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) Initiative. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local 60% businesses dodge VAT – GRA unveils Compliance Task Force Ghana is losing significant revenue due to low compliance with the Value Added Tax (VAT), as only 40 out of every 100 registered taxpayer companies currently honour the tax. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6