UK and EU sign treaty on Gibraltar border arrangements
Stephen Doughty signed the agreement in Brussels, with provisional application due from 15 July to support movement across the Gibraltar-Spain border.
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Port of Tyne clean energy scheme gets lead environmental regulator
The Marine Management Organisation will coordinate regulatory advice for the proposed £175 million Clean Energy Park on a 230-acre River Tyne site.
Government blocked or conditioned nine investment deals after security reviews
The latest National Security and Investment Act report says 95.6% of reviewed notifications were cleared without further action in 2025-26.
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law without Trump's signature
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law after President Donald Trump declined to sign it, allowing it to take effect automatically. The legislation includes provisions to expand affordable housing and reduce housing costs through regulatory changes and federal funding.
U.S. to not renew USMCA trade agreement
The United States will not renew the USMCA trade agreement, opting instead for annual reviews and potential amendments. The decision follows claims that trade deficits with Mexico and Canada increased under the agreement.
U.S. House passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to reduce housing costs and support affordable housing, sending it to President Donald Trump for signature.
Oil prices fall 5% after U.S. announces Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices dropped 5% following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a completed deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade. The agreement includes the removal of mines and the resumption of oil flows, though details remain unclear.
Lebanon opens René Mouawad Airport amid ongoing conflict
The René Mouawad Airport in northern Lebanon has been inaugurated as the country's second international airport, with rehabilitation work set to begin and full service expected by November 2026, despite ongoing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.