UK net migration hits new high LONDON: Net migration to the UK hit a record high of 745,000 in 2022, official figures showed Thursday, piling... Published 23 Nov, 2023 07:04pm
World King Charles regrets for colonial abuses in Kenya NAIROBI: Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla met with World War Two veterans in Kenya on Wednesday on the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
World US, UK, Canada unveil new sanctions on supporters of Myanmar military WASHINGTON: The United States, Canada and Britain took aim Tuesday at sources of support to Myanmar’s military... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
World Britain scraps cap on banker bonuses inherited from EU LONDON: Britain on Tuesday scrapped a decade-old cap on banker bonuses inherited from the European Union, signalling... Published 30 Oct, 2023 05:24am
World Britain increases aid to Palestinians by 10m pounds LONDON: Britain will increase aid to the Palestinian people by 10 million pounds ($12.18 million) in response to a... Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:14am
World Britain, France, Germany to retain ballistic, nuclear sanctions on Iran PARIS: Britain, France and Germany said on Thursday they would retain ballistic missile and nuclear... Published 14 Sep, 2023 11:56pm
World Britain’s King Charles to visit France on Sept 20-22 PARIS: Britain’s King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, will travel to France on Sept. 20-22, the Elysee and... Published 24 Aug, 2023 04:59pm
Business & Finance EU starts probe on Indonesian biodiesel avoiding import duties BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into whether biodiesel from Indonesia... Updated 19 Aug, 2023 09:55am
World Britain names new ambassador to Russia LONDON: The UK foreign office on Wednesday announced the appointment of Nigel Casey as the new ambassador to Russia,... Published 02 Aug, 2023 08:33pm
World India, UK could sign trade deal this year: commerce official NEW DELHI: India and Britain could sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year as both countries have reached... Published 28 Jul, 2023 07:30pm
World Britain boosts funds to UN nuclear watchdog for Ukraine work by 750,000 pounds LONDON: Britain said on Wednesday it would increase funding to the United Nations atomic watchdog by 750,000 pounds... Published 07 Jun, 2023 10:47pm
World Southeast Asian defence pact helps ‘balance’ region, members say SINGAPORE: Top officials from Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Britain said on Saturday that their... Published 03 Jun, 2023 11:47am
World EU, UK closer to signing delayed deal on financial services BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday moved forward with a delayed agreement with Britain to advance cooperation on... Published 17 May, 2023 09:02pm
World UK marks coronation with street parties and a concert LONDON: Tens of thousands of street parties were planned on Sunday as Britain celebrated the coronation of King... Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am
World UK has evacuated 200-300 Britons from Sudan LONDON: Britain has evacuated 200-300 of its citizens from conflict-ridden Sudan, interior minister Suella Braverman... Published 26 Apr, 2023 11:45am
World India opens new investigation into BBC in widening crackdown NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime-fighting agency has opened an investigation into alleged violations of foreign... Published 13 Apr, 2023 12:45pm
World US, Britain walk out at UN on Russian wanted for war crimes UNITED NATIONS: The United States, Britain, Albania and Malta walked out on Russia's envoy for children's rights -... Published 06 Apr, 2023 12:21am
World Britain to reform accountability rules LONDON: Britain on Thursday launched a long-awaited consultation on reforming rules brought in after the global... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World In Germany on first state visit, Britain’s Charles III vows solidarity with Kyiv BERLIN: Britain and Germany stand united with Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s unprovoked invasion, Charles... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Britain eyes shake-up in listing rules to attract more company flotations LONDON: Britain’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday it will consult on streamlining its company listing rules ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:06am
World UK to ban TikTok on government phones LONDON: Britain said on Thursday it would ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move that follows... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:11pm
World Beijing warns AUKUS allies on ‘path of error and danger’ with subs pact BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that Australia, Britain and the United States were treading a “path of error and... Published 15 Mar, 2023 07:15am
World Charles III to travel to France, Germany in first foreign visits as king BERLIN: Britain’s King Charles III will travel to France and Germany on his first state visits abroad, the German... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:59pm
Business & Finance Britain says global accounting rule is crimping its economy LONDON: A central plank of global accounting rules has become a “performance penalty” which holds back ... Published 27 Feb, 2023 06:17am
World Britain 'warming up' weapon output to help Ukraine, says defence minister DORSET: Britain has begun to "warm up" its production lines to replace weapons sent to Ukraine and increase... Published 22 Feb, 2023 11:26pm
World Britain’s BrewDog aims to put Punk IPA on the map in China LONDON: Britain’s BrewDog has struck a deal for its flagship craft beer Punk IPA to be made in China, as it seeks... Published 21 Feb, 2023 05:58am
World Russia may have conducted probing attacks near towns in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia regions, UK says Russian forces have probably conducted probing attacks near the Ukrainian cities of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia... Published 27 Jan, 2023 01:35pm
World Britain urges Germany to permit supply of tanks to Ukraine LONDON: Britain on Monday urged Germany to permit the supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, stressing that it could... Published 16 Jan, 2023 11:31pm
World Britain to send battle tanks to Ukraine DNIPRO (Ukraine): The death toll from Russia’s missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has climbed to 18,... Published 16 Jan, 2023 07:38am
Markets UAE, Britain sign MoU to advance energy sector, climate action DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance ... Published 16 Jan, 2023 06:18am