Britain

Five arrested in UK over suspected terror plot

Five men have been arrested in the UK, including four Iranian nationals, over an alleged terrorist plot.

Prince Harry ‘devastated’ after losing UK security appeal

Britain’s Prince Harry says he is deeply disappointed after a UK court upheld the decision to deny him full police protection.

French, British, and German political directors to meet with Iran in Rome on Friday

Political directors from France, Britain, and Germany are scheduled to meet with Iranian officials in Rome on Friday, according to two diplomatic sources who confirmed the meeting to Reuters.

EU and Britain boost aid for Sudan at London conference

The EU and UK pledged hundreds of millions in new aid for Sudan on Tuesday, as international leaders gathered in London to address the worsening humanitarian crisis and mark two years since the outbreak of the devastating conflict.

UK seizes control of steel plant from Chinese owners

The UK government has taken control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant in a bid to save the country’s last major steelmaking site.

King Charles hails strong ties between Britain and Italy

On a landmark visit to Rome, King Charles emphasized the enduring bond between Britain and Italy, calling for unity and peace amid ongoing conflict in Europe.

Britain launches electronic travel permit for EU visitors ahead of wider border reforms

From Wednesday, European visitors to Britain will need to purchase an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving, as the UK implements new pre-entry screening measures to tighten border controls.

UK urges citizens to leave South Sudan amid rising tensions

Britain has advised its nationals to evacuate South Sudan as fears of renewed civil war grow following the collapse of a fragile peace deal.

King Charles cancels events after cancer treatment side effects

Britain's King Charles was briefly hospitalized due to temporary side effects from cancer treatment and has cancelled Friday’s engagements on medical advice.

Record number of modern slavery victims identified in Britain in 2024

Britain recorded 19,125 potential modern slavery victims in 2024, surpassing previous figures. Experts urge policy reforms as stricter immigration laws leave victims afraid to seek help.

Royal Navy monitors Russian warship as it sails through the Channel

Britain's Royal Navy confirmed on Wednesday that it has been monitoring a Russian warship and a merchant vessel navigating through the North Sea and English Channel.

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.