Britain

Britain announces new sanctions against Putin allies

UK expels Russian diplomat in revenge

The UK government has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat in a retaliatory move following Moscow's expulsion of a British official last year.

Third phase of Britain’s Post-Brexit order regime begins

With the introduction of stricter regulations, businesses must now submit detailed declarations about the products being transported. HM Revenue and Customs aims to use this data for smarter border controls, reducing delays for legitimate goods and preventing illegal items from entering the UK.

BP will reduce its workforce by over 5%, cutting 4700 jobs

BP announced on Thursday, January 16, that it will reduce its global workforce by over 5%

British Prime Minister arrived in Ukraine to sign a new agreement

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine to sign a new security and trade agreement with Kyiv.

UK minister resigns amid corruption allegations

Britain’s Minister for Financial Services, Tulip Siddiq, has resigned amid growing scrutiny over her financial ties to her aunt, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and allegations of corruption. The resignation marks a setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government.

British PM calls for Middle East peace this Christmas

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed hope for Middle East peace and a brighter future, calling Christmas a time to focus on family, friendship, and unity.

Forestry England is testing a nature restoration method in North Yorkshire

In soils the right balance of fungi and bacteria is very important to maintain a healthy soil for both forests as well as agricultural lands. Due to intensive farming practices, we see that the fungal diversity and the population in soils have come down drastically.

UK Parliament votes in favour of bill to legalise assisted dying

Britain commits £1.98BN to World Bank Fund for the poorest nations

Russia expels British diplomat over espionage allegations, Interfax says

Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage and providing false information. The UK Foreign Office has not yet commented.

Britain's parliament to vote on strict anti-smoking rules

British lawmakers will on Tuesday debate and vote on plans to introduce some of the world's strictest anti-smoking rules, including banning younger people from smoking.

China and Britain enjoy vast space for cooperation, Xi tells Starmer

Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Rio, discussing opportunities for collaboration amid global challenges, marking their first meeting since 2018.