UK buys semiconductor factory to secure supply for military LONDON: The British government has bought a struggling factory from the US firm Coherent Inc. to secure domestic... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:06am
World Beijing urges Britain to stop sanctioning Chinese firms over Russian links HONG KONG: China’s commerce ministry said on Wednesday that it had urged Britain to stop sanctioning Chinese firms... Published 20 Jun, 2024 06:01am
World China suspected in cyberattack on UK defence ministry LONDON: The British government said Tuesday it could not rule out state involvement in a mass cyberattack on the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World UK govt says reviewing Israel probe into Gaza aid strike LONDON: The British government on Friday called for “utmost transparency” and a “wholly independent review” into the... Published 05 Apr, 2024 10:39pm
World Britain claims China hacked electoral watchdog, targeted lawmaker emails LONDON: Britain on Monday accused Chinese hackers of trying to break into the email accounts of British lawmakers ... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
World Britain, US unveil new sanctions against ‘Hamas financiers’ LONDON: Britain and the United States unveiled new asset freezes and travel bans Monday on Hamas and Palestinian... Published 22 Jan, 2024 09:50pm
World UK creates unit to clamp down on companies evading Russian sanctions LONDON: The British government said on Monday it was creating an enforcement unit to increase its power to crack... Published 11 Dec, 2023 10:01am
World Prince Harry says UK not safe for him and family without security LONDON: Prince Harry believes he was forced to leave the UK and that he and his family can never feel safe during... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World London court told: UK approved millions paid to top Saudi officials LONDON: The British government facilitated millions of pounds of payments to senior Saudi Arabian officials over... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am
Opinion ‘Hamas attacks constitute another 9/11 for the US?’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor “Hamas attacks constitute another 9/11 for US?” carried by the newspaper... Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:32am
World UK to declare Russia’s Wagner a terrorist organisation LONDON: The Russian mercenary Wagner Group is set to be proscribed as a terrorist organization by the British... Published 06 Sep, 2023 12:04pm
World Saudi crown prince invited to visit UK later this year The British government has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to London with the visit expected to take... Published 14 Jul, 2023 09:29am
World UK government spent 162mn pounds on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral LONDON: British government departments spent an estimated total of 161.7 million pounds ($204 million) on Queen... Published 18 May, 2023 06:45pm
World Britain begins ‘large-scale’ evacuation of its nationals from Sudan LONDON: The British government said it had launched a large-scale evacuation of its citizens from Sudan on Tuesday,... Published 25 Apr, 2023 12:31pm
Print UK deputy PM resigns over bullying claims LONDON: Dominic Raab announced he was stepping down on Friday as UK deputy prime minister after being faulted in a... Updated 22 Apr, 2023 09:26am
World Dominic Raab resigns as UK deputy PM over bullying complaints LONDON: British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned from the government on Friday following an independent... Published 21 Apr, 2023 06:29pm
World India stalls trade talks with Britain over ‘Sikh extremist group’ NEW DELHI: India has “disengaged” from trade talks with Britain after accusing it of failing to condemn the Sikh... Published 10 Apr, 2023 12:36pm
Markets UK extends trading plan to sell NatWest stake by two years LONDON: The British government is extending a trading plan to help sell down the taxpayer’s stake in NatWest Group... Published 03 Apr, 2023 01:40pm
World UK defends asylum plan after Nazi comparison LONDON: The British government hit back on Wednesday at critics including the United Nations and football presenter... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:53am
World China says Britain failed to protect its consulate and staff LONDON: China said on Wednesday the British government had failed to fulfil its obligations under international law... Published 14 Dec, 2022 11:00pm
Markets North Sea producers seek price floor to limit windfall tax LONDON: The British government should introduce a price floor to mitigate the impact of its new windfall tax on the... Published 12 Dec, 2022 07:15am
Business & Finance UK borrowing costs hit 20-year high as BoE sticks by bond deadline LONDON: British government borrowing costs surged again on Wednesday after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey... Published 13 Oct, 2022 05:59am
World Britain bets all on historic tax cuts and borrowing, investors take fright LONDON: Britain’s new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng unleashed historic tax cuts and huge increases in borrowing on... Published 23 Sep, 2022 05:01pm
Pakistan Sindh needs help of foreign experts to reclaim inundated farmlands: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with British High Commissioner Dr. Christian... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for London on Saturday to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at the... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 11:54am
World British government to hold confidence vote in itself on Monday LONDON: The British government will hold a confidence vote in itself on Monday, the BBC reported on Wednesday, after... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:18pm
Business & Finance Sterling eyes tentative rebound LONDON: The pound edged higher on Monday, attempting to break a three-week losing streak versus the US dollar as... Published 21 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Sports UK government in talks with 'international partners' over Chelsea sale LONDON: Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea received a boost on Tuesday as the British government confirmed talks have... Published 24 May, 2022 08:05pm
Sports Boehly in exclusive negotiations to buy Chelsea for $3bn MANCHESTER: The consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly is in exclusive negotations to buy Premier ... Published 30 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Business & Finance Sterling falls to 21-month low vs dollar LONDON: Sterling held near its lowest levels since 2020 on Tuesday against a broadly firm dollar, with worries about... Published 27 Apr, 2022 05:19am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer