LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Six former London police officers on Thursday were given suspended prison sentences for sharing offensive and racist messages on WhatsApp, including references to Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and other members of the royal family. … Read More
AFP — Britain on Thursday announced that it was sending one of its most advanced naval vessels to the Gulf to shore up its presence in the region. The HMS Diamond, a Type 45 destroyer, will conduct operations to ensure freedom … Read More
The Prime Minister said he could change domestic law if necessary and may reconsider ‘international relationships’ as he comes under growing pressure. Rishi Sunak vowed to sign an upgraded deal with Rwanda after his promise to “stop the boats” was … Read More
More than 20,000 people in the UK have now been approached covertly online by Chinese spies, the head of MI5 said. It comes amid a new warning to tens of thousands of British businesses of the risk of having their … Read More
Wagner, the Russian mercenary group, is set to be proscribed as a terrorist group by the UK government – meaning it will be illegal to be a member or support the organisation. A draft order to be laid in Parliament … Read More
The UK government said Monday it would issue “hundreds” of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea to secure energy reserves while still aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The announcement angered environmental groups and comes … Read More
The United Kingdom on Sunday formally signed a treaty to join a major Indo/Pacific block, in what is described as the biggest trade deal since the country left the European Union, (Brexit) at the beginning of 2020. Business Minister Kemi … Read More
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the prominent Brexiteer’s case raises free speech questions. LONDON — He always said the U.K. establishment was out to get him. Now Nigel Farage has the receipts. Britain’s most prominent Brexiteer has produced a … Read More
A major London landmark will undergo a controversial revamp after a Muslim billionaire won his bid to build a place of prayer. A Muslim billionaire has won permission to turn a major London landmark into a mosque. Mega-rich Asif Aziz, … Read More
LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Jeremy Hunt has set out proposals to unlock at least 50 billion pounds ($64 billion) in investments to bolster London as a competitive global financial centre. The so-called Mansion House Reforms come … Read More