Trump and Starmer Announce Trade Agreement Amid Economic Tensions
In a significant development on the trade front, US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new trade agreement on 8 May 2024, aiming to foster…
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UK Government Takes Control of British Steel to Prevent Closure Amidst Financial Struggles
The UK government has stepped in to prevent the imminent closure of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, now facing significant financial difficulties under its Chinese owners, Jingye. With thousands of jobs…
Macron and Starmer Propose Ceasefire Plans for Ukraine Amid Tensions
In a bid to address ongoing tensions in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have introduced a proposal for a one-month ceasefire, focusing on air…
Keir Starmer Hosts Zelenskyy as European Leaders Gear Up for Peace Talks on Ukraine
In a significant diplomatic move, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Downing Street this weekend. With tensions escalating over Russia’s ongoing aggression,…
Keir Starmer Prepared to Deploy Troops Amid Ukraine Peace Discussions
As European leaders convene in Paris, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled readiness to deploy British troops to Ukraine in support of a potential peace deal. This comes amidst…
Charges Filed Against Two Romanian Nationals in Stabbing of Iranian Journalist Pouria Zeraati
In a significant development, British authorities have authorised charges against two Romanians implicated in the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati, who works for the Persian language media outlet Iran International.…
UK Intelligence Chief Richard Moore Warns of Russian Sabotage and Global Nuclear Threats
In a striking address in Paris on 29 November 2024, Richard Moore, the head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), issued a serious warning about Russia’s ongoing campaign of sabotage…
Remembering John Prescott: A Trailblazer in British Politics
John Prescott, the former British deputy prime minister and a key figure in Tony Blair’s Labour government, has passed away at the age of 86, according to his family. Prescott’s…
UK’s Urgent Call to Action in Sudan Amid Russian Veto
As conflicts in Sudan escalate, Britain took a decisive stance at the United Nations Security Council, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and the safe delivery of humanitarian aid.…
Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer Discuss Pragmatic Engagement at G20 Summit
As world leaders gather at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, two significant meetings are set to take place, focusing on enhancing international cooperation and bilateral relations. Xi Jinping’s…
Charles Yeo Awaits Extradition Hearing in the UK: What’s Next?
Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo remains in custody in the United Kingdom as he prepares for a bail hearing amidst ongoing extradition proceedings requested by Singapore. Background on Yeo’s Charges Yeo,…
Environmental Activists Protest Trump’s Presidency in London
In a bold display of protest, environmental activists from Just Stop Oil took to the streets of London, spraying orange paint on the U.S. embassy on 8 November 2024. This…
Kemi Badenoch Named New Leader of Britain’s Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, marking a significant moment in British politics as she becomes the first Black woman to…
UK’s Rachel Reeves Advocates Pragmatic Trade Relations with China
In a recent statement at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves called for a ‘hard-headed, economic realist’ approach to Britain’s trade…
Teo Jia Xin Sentenced: Life Imprisonment for Newborn’s Murder in the UK
A Malaysian university student, Teo Jia Xin, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her newborn child, a court in the UK ruled on Friday, 25 October 2024.…
Lee Hsien Yang Seeks Asylum in the UK Amid Political Tensions
In a bold move, Lee Hsien Yang revealed on 22 October 2024 that he’s applied for political asylum in the UK. This isn’t just a fleeting decision; he had sought…