25

Jun

UK to purchase fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons

The British government said on Tuesday that it would purchase a dozen F-35A fighter jets capable of firing tactical nuclear weapons in what it described as the biggest expansion of…

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20

Jun

Pro-Palestinian activists damage planes at UK military base

Pro-Palestinian activists in Britain broke into a Royal Air Force base in central England on Friday where they damaged and sprayed red paint over two military aircraft used for refuelling…

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18

Jun

UK parliament votes to decriminalise abortion, repeal Victorian-era law

British MPs have overwhelmingly backed a landmark change to abortion legislation, voting to end the prosecution of women in England and Wales for ending their own pregnancies. This significant move…

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17

Jun

London’s Oxford Street to go traffic-free in shopping area makeover

London's Oxford Street, one of Britain's busiest and most famous shopping districts, will be pedestrianised, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said on Tuesday, in a move designed to smarten up…

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17

Jun

Britain appoints first female head of MI6 spy agency

MI6 will be led by a woman for the first time in the foreign intelligence service's 116-year history. Blaise Metreweli, who joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, will become…

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12

Jun

Northern Ireland hit by third night of violence

Violence erupted in different parts of Northern Ireland for the third successive night on Wednesday, with masked youths starting a fire in a leisure centre but unrest in the primary…

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11

Jun

British Foreign Secretary in Gibraltar negotiations over post-Brexit deal with Spain

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy was in Gibraltar ahead of a potential post-Brexit deal with Spain. Ever since the UK left the EU, the situation in the British Overseas Territory…

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03

Jun

Britain unveils radical defence overhaul to meet new threats

A “new era” for UK defence is needed, Defence Secretary John Healey has said, as he outlined plans to boost our military capabilities and pledged to make the British Army…

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27

May

British man arrested after car drives into Liverpool fans at trophy parade, injuring dozens

A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car struck multiple people in Liverpool city centre on Monday evening, shortly after celebrations for Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League title win.…

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23

May

UK to roll out chemical castration for sex offenders

The British government will roll out the use of medication to suppress the sex drive of sex offenders, as part of a package of measures to reduce the risk of…

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20

May

People smuggler jailed in UK for arranging boats from Libya to Italy

An Egyptian national who helped smuggle thousands of migrants into Europe from north Africa was on Tuesday jailed for 25 years in a London court. Ahmed Ramadan Mohamad Ebid, 42,…

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13

May

Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years: UK Man Cleared by DNA Breakthrough

A British man who spent 38 years in prison for a murder he always denied committing has been exonerated after new DNA evidence proved he was not the killer —…

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13

May

UPDATED: UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer’s house

British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson after counter-terrorism officers launched an investigation into three fires, including one at Prime Minister Keir…

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12

May

UK’s Starmer tightens migration rules

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new salvo of measures to toughen up Britain's migration system on Sunday, saying many immigrants would have to wait longer before getting the status…

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08

May

Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans face UK student visa crackdown

Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans applying to work or study in the UK face Home Office restrictions over suspicions that they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum, Whitehall…

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06

May

UK may restrict students from countries most likely to claim asylum

The British government may restrict visa applications from students living in countries that are considered most likely to claim asylum in a move designed to bring down annual net migration,…

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02

May

Farage’s Reform UK Party wins mayoral and parliamentary post in surge of support

Britain's right-wing Reform UK party won a vacant parliamentary seat, a mayoralty and a host of local council posts on Friday in early results from elections leader Nigel Farage said…

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02

May

Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack

The luxury department store Harrods says it is the latest retailer to have been targeted by a cyber attack. The firm said it had "restricted internet access at our sites"…

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30

Apr

Reform UK’s Populist Surge Reshapes British Politics

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is rapidly transforming from a fringe movement into a formidable political force, challenging the UK's traditional two-party system. Originally established as the Brexit Party in…

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22

Apr

Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet

In a move to strengthen defence and strategic collaboration, the United Kingdom and New Zealand announced deeper military ties during a meeting between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and New…

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21

Apr

Britain intercepted Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea in recent days

Britain said two of its fighter jets had intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea close to NATO alliance airspace in separate incidents on Tuesday and Thursday. The Typhoon fighters…

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17

Apr

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life. A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b…

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16

Apr

UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex

The United Kingdom's top court on Wednesday upheld an appeal by a campaign group on whether transgender women are legally women under equality legislation, ruling that the law referred to…

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15

Apr

Poll reveals voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU

A clear majority of UK voters want the government to concentrate on rebuilding trade ties with the EU over forging a new economic deal with the US, according to research…

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02

Apr

Britain imposes new travel permit requirement on Europeans

European visitors to Britain will have to purchase an electronic permit in advance for trips from Wednesday, as the UK government follows other countries in seeking to strengthen immigration security…

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28

Mar

King Charles experiences temporary side effects of cancer treatment

King Charles III spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing temporary side effects during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said. The King returned to Clarence House,…

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26

Mar

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Vatican visit postponed due to Pope’s health

King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla's state visit to the Vatican has been postponed because of medical advice that suggested Pope Francis would benefit from an extended period of…

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25

Mar

Mysterious Luminous Spiral Stuns Observers Across Europe

People across the UK and most of Europe have taken to social media after spotting a mysterious large, glowing spiral in the night sky on Monday. Stargazers across the UK,…

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24

Mar

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The first case of bird flu in sheep has been found in the UK, the nation's chief veterinary officer has confirmed. The exact location of the farm has not been…

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21

Mar

Norway’s oil fund to invest in Covent Garden

In a strategic move reflecting strong confidence in the future of central London, Norges Bank Investment Management, which oversees Norway's sovereign wealth fund, has secured a £570 million deal to…

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21

Mar

More than 1,000 flights disrupted at Heathrow airport after nearby fire

A fire at an electrical substation in London has triggered a power outage, forcing Heathrow Airport to shut down for an entire day. According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at…

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21

Mar

Putin would breach Ukraine deal if it is not defended, says PM

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin would violate a peace deal with Ukraine if it is not properly enforced. His remarks came after…

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20

Mar

Britain beefs up travel warnings over US border enforcement

Britain has in recent weeks revised its advice for citizens travelling to the United States to include a warning that anyone found breaking its entry rules could face arrest or…

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13

Mar

NHS England to be abolished, Keir Starmer announces

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will abolish NHS England as part of his plans to overhaul the public sector. NHS England leads the NHS in England - which means the…

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12

Mar

Arrested captain of ship involved in North Sea crash is Russian national

The arrested captain of the Solong - the container ship involved in the crash in the North Sea - is a Russian national, the vessel's owner has said.The rest of…

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11

Mar

‘Multiple explosions’ as tanker and ship crash in North Sea

All 37 crew have been accounted for after a tanker laden with jet fuel and a cargo ship burst into flames when they collided in the North Sea, an MP…

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05

Mar

UK expands its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme to EU citizens

Starting from today, EU citizens planning to visit the UK can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA, which will be required to enter the country from 2 April…

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28

Feb

Trump invited to the UK for a second state visit

US President Donald Trump has been invited to the UK for a second state visit by the King. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used his trip to the White House…

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27

Feb

Brexit boost for Britain as Donald Trump targets EU with massive 25% tariffs

Britain has been handed a massive Brexit boost after Donald Trump vowed to clobber the EU with 25% import tariffs. The US president took revenge on the bloc after saying…

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26

Feb

British PM Starmer to Meet Donald Trump in Washington Following Defence Spending Announcement

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to travel to Washington to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump after announcing plans to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of…

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07

Feb

King Charles and Queen Camilla to make state visit to Italy, meet Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic Church celebrates a special Jubilee year, which takes…

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04

Feb

Doubt cast on on convictions of UK baby killer Lucy Letby

The convictions of child serial killer Lucy Letby are to be reviewed, as her legal team continues its campaign protesting her innocence. Her case will go to the UK's Criminal…

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04

Feb

Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform party leads for first time in new UK poll

Reform have topped a Sky News/YouGov poll for the first time as the party continues to shake up British politics. Nigel Farage's Reform UK has edged in front on 25%,…

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31

Jan

5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging

Five years ago Friday, two crowds of people gathered near Britain’s Parliament — some with Union Jacks and cheers, others European Union flags and tears.On Jan. 31, 2020 at 11…

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31

Jan

Britain implements delayed third phase of post-Brexit border rules

The delayed third phase of Britain's post-Brexit border regime for imports from the European Union will begin on Jan 31 - four years after Britain left the bloc's single market…

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28

Jan

Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe over ‘higher levels’ of chemical chlorate

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe after detecting “higher levels” of the chemical chlorate. Cans and glass bottles containing elevated levels of the substance were distributed…

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24

Jan

Rare red warnings in UK and Ireland ahead of Storm Eowyn

Schools have been closed and people have been warned not to travel amid rare red weather warnings as Storm Eowyn brings winds of up to 100mph to the UK. Rail…

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23

Jan

UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen near British waters

The Royal Navy has been monitoring a Russian spy ship after it was spotted around UK waters earlier this week, the defence secretary has told MPs. John Healey said the…

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15

Jan

UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM

The British minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, ousted last year as prime minister…

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15

Jan

UK poll shows right-wing Reform in close second behind Labour Party

Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK is Britain's second most popular political party and sits just one percentage point behind the governing Labour Party, according to an opinion poll…

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14

Jan

Starmer pledges to boost growth by making UK a ‘great AI superpower’

The British government announced plans on Monday to cut red tape hindering the construction of data centres critical for artificial intelligence, showcasing its “pro-innovation” approach to regulating the technology. Prime…

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08

Jan

New UK Travel Rules: ETA Required for Visitors from 48 Countries Starting January 8, 2025

A significant shift in UK travel regulations kicks off today, as visitors from 48 countries, including Malta, are now required to secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before stepping onto…

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07

Jan

Britain to make sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ a crime

Creating and sharing sexually explicit "deepfakes" will become a criminal offence in Britain, the government said on Tuesday, in a bid to tackle a surge in the proliferation of such…

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03

Jan

Suspected people smugglers to face severe curbs under new UK laws

Suspected people smugglers will face severe curbs under new laws in Britain, the government said, as it steps up efforts to fight illegal migration and strengthen border security. Those suspected…

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02

Jan

Ice and flooding warnings across the UK cause severe travel disruptions

An ice warning is in force for much of the UK as temperatures dropped after a major incident was declared due to flooding. The yellow Met Office warning indicates there…

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22

Dec

Former Scottish Justice Secretary Believes Masud Is Lockerbie Bomber

Former Scottish justice secretary Kenny MacAskill said he had "always believed" a Libyan national, who will go on trial in the US next year, is the Lockerbie bomber. The terror…

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19

Dec

Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years, review finds

The damage from Brexit to trade links with the EU cost the UK £27bn in the first two years, but the overall impact was more limited than forecasters first estimated,…

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