Storm Benjamin is impacting the United Kingdom with multiple Met Office warnings in force for strong winds and heavy rainfall. Forecasters emphasize an unusually high level of uncertainty regarding the storm’s track and intensity, urging the public, particularly residents...
The BBC reports that Ed Miliband’s promise to cut UK energy bills by £300 annually by 2030 relies on a 2023 analysis by Ember, an energy think tank. The author of that analysis, economist Pawel Czyzak, now says the...
Storm Benjamin is sweeping through the UK, with the Met Office issuing four weather warnings for strong winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding. As the storm progresses from the English Channel to the North Sea, up to...
Eurostar has announced that it will be ordering up to 50 double-decker, high-speed electric trains, marking the first time such trains will run in the UK. These new 200-meter-long trains, named Eurostar Celestia, are expected to begin service in...
Storm Benjamin, named by the French Meteo France, is expected to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 75mph to the UK later this week. The storm will affect southern England on Wednesday evening, spreading northeast, and could...
The UK Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, has stated that his job should be at risk if the government fails to meet its target of building 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029. Despite this strong commitment, experts have...
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed the deployment of a small number of British planning officers to Israel as part of a US-led multinational taskforce to monitor the Gaza ceasefire. The taskforce, known as the civil military coordination...
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has confirmed ongoing negotiations with the UK to establish a migrant return hub for individuals whose asylum claims have been rejected in the UK and are awaiting deportation. Speaking to Sky News during a...
The UK government is granting the armed forces new powers to shoot down unidentified drones over military sites in response to rising security threats. Defence Secretary John Healey announced that these powers will be formalized through the Armed Forces...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, UK school teachers faced unprecedented challenges in maintaining both education and student well-being. Classrooms required face masks, hand sanitizers, and open windows even in winter, while teachers had to follow strict social distancing rules and...
Pizza Hut UK is planning to close 68 of its restaurants and 11 delivery sites, resulting in the loss of approximately 1,210 jobs, after falling into administration. The company, operated by DC London Pie Limited, appointed FTI Consulting as...
The UK government is prepared to spend well over £100 million to support the potential deployment of British troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is secured between the US and Russia. Defence Secretary John Healey stated that this...
The UK government is proposing a new sentencing plan that could allow some prisoners to be released early if they have demonstrated good behavior, as part of an effort to address overcrowded prisons. The 'earned progression scheme' would allow...
Tensions between the UK and China have increased after Beijing condemned the further delays in the planning decision for its new embassy in London. The Chinese government expressed grave concern and dissatisfaction when the UK Housing Secretary, Steve Reed,...
Shaine March, a 47-year-old man from Surrey Quays, London, has admitted to the murder of his 32-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Alana Odysseos. The attack took place on July 22 last year at their home in Walthamstow, northeast London, during which...
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the UK government after the decision on its application to build a large embassy in London was delayed again, this time until 10 December. Originally rejected by Tower Hamlets Council in 2022 due...
Health authorities in the UK are urging eligible groups to get vaccinated as flu cases begin to rise earlier than usual this season. Although current flu levels are still within the normal range and comparable to 2022, younger adults...
Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were accused of collecting insider information on UK politics and government policy and passing it to a Chinese intelligence agent linked to Cai Qi, a senior Chinese politician. Both men denied the charges under...
The UK government has postponed its decision on China's application to build a 600,000 sq ft embassy near the Tower of London, now set for December 10. Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who was expected to approve or deny the...
The UK economy experienced a modest expansion of 0.1% in August, according to the Office for National Statistics, following a 0.1% contraction in July. This small growth comes at a time when the government is prioritizing economic improvement ahead...
