BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept 5 – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government was shaken on Friday when Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner stepped down following revelations over unpaid tax, delivering the most damaging blow yet to his leadership. The resignation triggered a swift reshuffle at the highest levels of government, forcing Starmer to appoint a new deputy … Read more
LONDON, Aug 23 – Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK and a central figure in Britain’s Brexit campaign, has unveiled a controversial plan to carry out what he described as “mass deportations” of asylum seekers if his party secures power in the next general election. The proposal marks one of the most hardline immigration … Read more
LONDON, July 29 – The United Kingdom has issued a serious diplomatic warning to Israel, declaring it will formally recognize a Palestinian state by September unless urgent humanitarian relief is granted to Gaza and a ceasefire is achieved in the ongoing war with Hamas. This bold stance comes as global concern intensifies over the deteriorating … Read more
EDINBURGH/LONDON, July 25 – U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland today for a blend of personal and political business, with a heavy spotlight on both his ambitions for a major trade deal with the European Union and renewed scrutiny surrounding his past ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The visit includes stops at his … Read more
JULY 14 – Buckingham Palace has officially confirmed the dates for Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom. President Donald Trump is set to be received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during his official visit to the United Kingdom, scheduled from September 17 to 19, with the ceremonies and events taking … Read more
MANCHESTER, England, July 13 – London Southend Airport in Essex has shut down operations indefinitely after a small aircraft crashed in a fiery incident shortly after takeoff on Sunday afternoon. The crash led to the immediate cancellation of all inbound and outbound flights, leaving travelers stranded and emergency responders scrambling to contain the aftermath. The … Read more
LONDON, July 5 – The United Kingdom has officially reestablished diplomatic relations with Syria after more than a decade of strained ties caused by the country’s brutal civil war. This historic move was marked by Foreign Minister David Lammy’s visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus — the first visit by a British minister in over … Read more
LONDON, June 19 – The Bank of England (BoE) opted to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25% during its June policy meeting, signaling a cautious approach amid growing signs of weakness in the labor market and rising global uncertainty, particularly surrounding escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to maintain … Read more
LIVERPOOL, England, May 27 – In a tragic incident during a Premier League title celebration in Liverpool, four individuals remain critically ill in hospital following a car collision with a crowd of fans. Liverpool’s mayor expressed deep concern over the condition of the injured and voiced hope for their recovery. On a day that was … Read more
WASHINGTON/LONDON, May 8 – In a significant yet restrained move on the global trade front, U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have jointly unveiled a new bilateral trade agreement. The deal, though described as a milestone by both leaders, maintains the United States’ 10% tariffs on many British exports, including vehicles, … Read more