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
Markets Britain opens nuclear fuel fund with aim to cut reliance on Russia LONDON: Britain said on Monday its 75-million-pound ($90.5 million) fund aimed at helping boost domestic production... Published 02 Jan, 2023 11:33am
World British defence spending to rise by more than 1 billion pounds LONDON: Britain will increase defence spending by more than 1 billion pounds ($1.21 billion) to avoid a real-terms... Updated 24 Dec, 2022 05:30pm
World Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet TOKYO: Japan, Britain and Italy said Friday they will jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet in a project... Published 09 Dec, 2022 09:34am
Business & Finance HSBC eyes New Zealand sale, axes UK branches as empire shrinks LONDON: HSBC announced on Wednesday a possible sale of its New Zealand business and plans to close 114 branches in... Published 01 Dec, 2022 06:53am
World Britain U-turns over energy-saving publicity drive LONDON: Britain on Monday unveiled an energy-saving campaign to encourage lower consumption this winter — a policy... Published 29 Nov, 2022 07:33am
Business & Finance Britain, Indonesia sign initial agreement for partnership on railway project NUSA DUA: The United Kingdom and Indonesia on Monday signed a letter of intent to cooperate in railway development,... Published 14 Nov, 2022 06:41pm
Opinion Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under new PM Sunak After years of mutual incomprehension, public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, UK-French... Published 10 Nov, 2022 06:31am
World UK’s Sunak and India’s Modi talk trade in first call: Downing St LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday told his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi he “hoped”... Published 27 Oct, 2022 09:26pm
World Russia hits Ukraine homes, evacuates Kherson, warns of escalation MYKOLAIV: Russia fired missiles and drones into the Ukrainian-held southern town of Mykolaiv, destroying an... Published 24 Oct, 2022 10:31am
Business & Finance India deal may not have everything on services: UK BIRMINGHAM, (England): A trade deal between Britain and India might not contain everything that the services sector... Published 05 Oct, 2022 05:49am
Business & Finance Britain unveils anti-inflation budget as recession looms LONDON: The UK’s new government unveils Friday multibillion-pound measures aimed at supporting households and... Published 23 Sep, 2022 09:58am