UK finance minister Rachel Reeves expressed satisfaction on Monday with the steps taken by the country’s top financial regulators to promote economic growth. The government’s push to reduce red tape includes cutting some watchdogs, as they aim to accelerate a sluggish economy.
UK’s first vessel for detecting and destroying sea mines has been delivered to the Royal Navy. The new technology enables mines to be detected rapidly and eliminates the need for sailors to enter dangerous mined areas.
The UK has withdrawn accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse, requiring them to leave the country, following the expulsion of two British officials from Russia on Monday.
A global seafarers' union has called for a transparent and internationally coordinated investigation into a collision between a fuel tanker and a container ship off the English coast that left one person presumed dead.
A mysterious collision between a U.S.-flagged chemical tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military and a Portuguese-flagged container vessel unfolded off Britain’s coast on Tuesday morning, leaving both ships ablaze and prompting an urgent investigation into what went wrong
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday welcomed Ukraine’s agreement to a 30-day ceasefire proposal and said it was now Russia’s turn to end the fighting.
A tanker collision off the UK coast has raised concerns about long-term environmental damage. The Stena Immaculate, carrying jet fuel, was struck by the Solong, releasing fuel into the North Sea. Experts warn of potential harm to marine life and ecosystems.
A salvage operation is underway after a jet fuel tanker collided with a container ship off England’s coast, raising environmental concerns. One crew member remains missing, while efforts focus on containing spills and assessing damage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Tower Bridge was temporarily shut down on Monday morning after a man climbed the railings, causing disruptions to traffic and river services. The situation was resolved by 12:30 pm, with the individual safely brought down and the bridge set to reopen.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced today that two UK diplomats were stripped of their accreditation accusing them of providing false information and evidence of "espionage and covert activities."
The UK has lifted asset freezes on 24 Syrian entities, underscoring its commitment to help Syrians rebuild their country and economy
Apple has launched a legal challenge against the British government over a directive requiring the company to create a backdoor for encrypted iCloud accounts, according to reports by the Financial Times.
British officials are holding talks with up to 20 countries in an effort to rally support for Ukraine.
Rwanda is reportedly seeking a £50 million payment—approximately $63.6 million—from Britain over a cancelled asylum deal, according to a source close to the Rwandan government.
Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office has launched an investigation into how TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur handle and safeguard the personal data of child users. The inquiry comes amid growing concerns over the potential exposure of harmful content to young audiences on social media platform.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine have agreed to work together on a ceasefire plan to be presented to the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump has compared the UK government's demand for access to certain Apple user data to practices typically associated with China, in his first magazine interview of his second term with The Spectator.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in London ahead of a major defence summit with European leaders. He will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty and next steps in addressing the ongoing conflict.
Asylum claims in the UK reached a record high in 2024, with over 108,000 people claiming asylum, relating to 84,000 cases. The Home Office released the official immigration figures for the last year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement on Defence spending at Downing Street on February 25, 2025.
Britain will introduce sanctions soon against Rwanda over fighting in neighbouring Congo, a minister in the UK Foreign Office told Reuters on Monday.
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