Tag: Britain
Britain puts powerful Aircraft Carrier on high alert amid Iran war
The development comes as pressure mounts on the government of Keir Starmer following criticism that Britain has been slow to…
Britain should have backed US from the start – Trump
Since the attacks began, Iran has fired missiles at Gulf countries. On Sunday, an Iranian-made drone hit Britain’s RAF Akrotiri…
UK ends automatic asylum benefits in tough new migration overhaul
Family reunification rules there are also very strict, involving age limits, language tests, and financial requirements. Some Labour lawmakers fear…
Zelensky: Ukraine to get largest-ever military aid package from UK
The package will contain Storm Shadow and other types of missiles, hundreds of armored vehicles and watercraft, and ammunition, he…
Britain to rejoin EU’s Horizon science programme
Scientists applauded the decision, which came amid fears that UK researchers were missing out on collaboration with peers in the…
U.S., Norway, Britain demand immediate end to fighting in Sudan
The three countries called on the parties to the Sudan conflict to respect international humanitarian law to protect civilians.
Zelensky makes first visit to British PM Sunak and King Charles III
The prime minister embraced Zelensky as he arrived at Stansted Airport on just his second overseas visit since the war…
Thousands UK workers stage biggest single-day strike in a decade
Britain’s biggest strike in a decade got under way on Wednesday, with up to half a million workers walking out…
Britain set to commit economic suicide
Britain is on the road to complete economic ruin now. Comparisons to Venezuela and Argentina aren’t overblown. In fact, shortly,…
How King Charles stamps, banknotes will be implemented in Britain
The Bank of England issued a press release with similar wording, saying existing stocks of notes featuring the Queen would…
Britain confirms support for new oil, gas licensing round
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said strengthening Britain’s energy security is “an absolute priority’’.
No ‘white man’ in Liz Truss cabinet top positions
This is despite the fact that ethnic minority voters are much more likely to back the opposition Labour party and…
British inflation to last longer: Bank of England gives bleak forecast
In a bleak assessment, Andrew Bailey said the economy was at a ‘turning point’ following its post-Covid recovery as it…
Britain doubles aid to Ukraine
Prime Minister Johnson has been one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine's efforts to resist Russian forces since Russian President…
Britain reports rare form of monkeypox traced to Nigeria
The patient who has been diagnosed with monkeypox had recently arrived in the UK from Nigeria, and is being treated…
Britain boosts military aid to Ukraine
Britain has sent Ukraine more than 5,000 anti-tank missiles and five air defence systems as well as other munitions and…
Britain rushing heavier, more lethal weapons to Ukraine
Among the kit expected to be sent is the biggest of the vehicles from the Army’s ‘Protected Patrol’ fleet –…
Britain offers sanctuary to sick Ukrainian children
Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced that these children and their immediate family members arrived from Poland on Sunday evening.
Britain imposes sanctions on 386 Russians
The announcement said the sanctions targeted those who had voted to recognise the independence of Ukraine's largely Russian-speaking breakaway regions…
Britain could be first to emerge free from pandemic: Scientist
Prof David Heymann, who helped to defeat a 1970s Ebola outbreak in Africa, said the UK has effectively been coping…
Britain breaks COVID-19 chart again
British government data showed 122,186 new cases, up from 119,789 on Thursday and marking a third day of cases in…
Britain logs 568 cases of Omicron , Johnson slams new COVID restrictions
British government imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions in England, ordering people to work from home, wear masks in public places and…
Britain logs 86000 COVID cases in 2 days, 181 deaths
Britain's health security agency also said it had identified 86 new cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, taking the total…
Boris Johnson unveils new measures to contain Omicron
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said arrivals from all countries would have to self-isolate until receiving a negative result from a…
South Africa slams Britain for rushed travel ban
Britain on Thursday temporarily banned flights from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini from Friday after its detection…
Britain bans flights from South Africa, Botswana, 4 others
Under new rules, returning British travellers from those destinations would also have to quarantine.
Britain OKs COVID-19 treatment pill molnupiravir, first in the world
The drug was jointly developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, to boost the fight against the pandemic.
France releases seized British fishing vessel
Britain also welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to postpone slapping trade sanctions over the fishing row.
Britain now epicentre of online bank scams
A British record of 754 million pounds ($1 billion) was stolen in the first six months of this year, up…
More than 2000 British petrol stations still dry
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), which represents 65 per cent of Britain’s 8,380 forecourts, said members reported on Thursday that…