UK
17:30
Easter Celebrations
King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowds after Easter service
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a brief public appearance at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday, marking the monarch’s first public outing since his cancer diagnosis. The royal couple joined other family members for the traditional service.
21:00
steel industry
UK faces strategic challenge as British steel crisis highlights industry's fragility
The British steel industry is grappling with its most significant crisis in decades, as the government has been forced to intervene in an emergency bid to save the country's last operational blast furnaces at British Steel.
23:00
Chinese investment
UK Business Secretary signals openness to Chinese investment in British Steel, with caution
UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has suggested that the government may consider Chinese investment in British Steel, but he emphasized that any such bids would be subject to thorough scrutiny, particularly due to national security and economic concerns.
14:30
Labour Struggle
Wage growth and job cuts test bank of England's strategy
Britain’s labour market showed signs of weakness ahead of April’s employer tax hike, with job cuts and falling vacancies. Despite this, strong wage growth challenges the Bank of England’s decision-making, as it weighs inflation risks and economic slowdown amid global trade uncertainty.
13:30
Kyrgyzstan - UK
Kyrgyzstan and UK explore £1.8B investment potential in construction, energy, and digitalization
Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation through UK-backed financing for major investment projects in energy, construction, and digital development.
19:30
war loan
Britain sends second part of $3 billion war loan to Ukraine
Britain has delivered a second payment of 752 million pounds ($990 million) to Ukraine as part of a broader $50 billion international loan package aimed at supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts.
18:09
UK to provide new 450-million-pound military aid to Ukraine
The UK has announced a major new package of support for Ukraine, worth £450 million, which includes hundreds of thousands specialised drones.
12:16
GEORGIA
UK sanctions Georgian officials allowed brutal police violence
The United Kingdom has sanctioned four more high-ranking Georgian officials for their role in allowing serious human rights violations in response to legitimate protests in Georgia since 2024.
08:26
Banned organization
Hamas requests UK to lift its designation as ‘Banned organization’
Hamas has formally requested the UK Home Office to revoke its designation as a “banned organization” in the UK.
13:08
World Cup
No rivals, No doubts: UK poised to host 2035 World Cup
UK set to host 2035 Women’s World Cup as FIFA confirms sole bid. The joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales & NI stands uncontested, marking a major milestone for women’s football. Final approval pending, but preparations for a historic event are underway.
17:17
UK to enhance migration cooperation with Kosovo and Serbia, tackling organized crime
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is traveling to Kosovo and Serbia to strengthen cooperation on security, addressing irregular migration, and combating serious organized crime.
14:45
UK bans single-use vapes from 1 June 2025
From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses in the United Kingdom to sell or supply all single-use or "disposable" vapes. Only reusable vapes are allowed for sale.
11:21
SPACE NEWS
Airbus UK set to land Europe’s first rover on Mars
Airbus UK wins a £150 million-contract to engineer landing platform that will safely deliver the first European rover on Mars. First British-built rover will explore the red planet in 2030 for signs of present and past life on Mars.
16:30
Assisted Dying
UK's proposed assisted dying law could be delayed until 2029
Britain's proposed assisted dying law for terminally ill individuals may be delayed until 2029, following amendments to the legislation that extend the timeline for implementation and add new safeguards, with the bill still needing approval from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
16:55
UK - USA
UK's Starmer and Trump discussed new economic deal, says PM's spokesperson
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump held a brief call on Sunday to discuss progress on a new economic deal between the two countries, the prime minister's spokesperson said.
18:00
construction training
UK commits £600m to boost construction training amid skills crunch
The British government announced on Saturday a £600 million investment aimed at addressing severe construction skills shortages that threaten its ambitious plan to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 and drive economic growth.
17:34
UK sanctions freeze £25 billion of Russian assets
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has disclosed the full impact of UK sanctions on Russia, reporting that more than £25 billion in Russian assets have been frozen.
16:34
UK government to plant first national forest in 30 years
A new national forest stretching from the Cotswolds to the Mendips is set to be created, the UK government has announced. 20 million trees set to be planted across the West of England in the coming decades, creating at least 2,500 hectares of new woodland.
12:00
Heathrow Disruption
Huge fire in Hayes at electrical substation near London
A massive fire at a west London substation has led to Heathrow Airport's closure for the day, with 70 firefighters tackling the blaze and evacuating 150 people. The fire, following a large explosion Thursday night, caused widespread power outages, including in nearby hotels.
22:30
Peacekeeping Plans
British PM Starmer says peacekeeping plans for Ukraine should be ready before possible deal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of proactive peacekeeping plans for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for readiness ahead of any potential deal between Russia and Ukraine during a visit to a nuclear submarine facility in Barrow, England, on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
14:23
UK to host Closed-Door meeting on peacekeeping plans for Ukraine
Plans for a proposed peacekeeping force in Ukraine will be outlined at a closed meeting in the UK on Thursday.
16:55
AZERBAIJAN-UK
Azerbaijan FM briefed David Lammy on peace treaty with Armenia
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov briefed his British counterpart on the current situation in the region and the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Today, Bayramov held a telephone conversation with David Lammy, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs.
16:06
CEO Transition
John Flint will resign as CEO in the summer after the National Wealth Fund transitions from the UK Infrastructure Bank
John Flint will resign as CEO in the summer following the transition of the National Wealth Fund from the UK Infrastructure Bank.
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