British prime minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that he would accept a recommendation for a national inquiry into “grooming gangs” after a decade-old child sexual abuse scandal came to light recently. British prime minister Keir Starmer stated that a national inquiry would be launched into the grooming gangs.(via REUTERS) Starmer had earlier resisted calls…
The UK government termed the crash London-bound Air India flight, with 242 people on board, “devastating”, with UK foreign secretary David Lammy announcing that a crisis team will be created in New Delhi and London to support British nationals and their families who have been affected by the crash. The Ahmedabad-London Air India service was…
In a major boost to Science and Technology sectors, the UK government is planning to infuse £86 billion ($116.4 billion). The fresh investment will be announced by Chancellor and Exchequer Rachel Reeves. It is a part of the government’s plan to invest in Britain’s renewal through our Modern Industrial Strategy, a press release of the…
The UK government is trialling a new AI tool in 25 local councils to cut down the amount of admin tasks. The tool, called Minute, has been used to take notes in meetings including one chaired by the prime minister. As well as using generative AI (genAI) to turn meetings into notes, the technology can…
Home » Middle East » UK Government Issues Comprehensive Travel Advice and Safety Tips for Travelers Urging Vigilance and Preparedness in Turkey Tuesday, May 27, 2025 The UK Government has released comprehensive travel advice and practical safety tips for travelers heading to Turkey, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant and well-prepared throughout their visit. This…
The United Kingdom has suspended free trade negotiations with Israel amid mounting tensions over the ongoing war in Gaza, marking the most serious diplomatic rift between the two countries in decades.UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the decision in Parliament, condemning what he called “repellent” and “monstrous” rhetoric by senior Israeli ministers, including calls to…
Elton John (File Photo ANI) LONDON: British pop legend Elton John branded the UK government “absolute losers” on Sunday over planned copyright law changes that would hand exemptions to tech firms.In a blistering interview broadcast by the BBC, “Rocket Man” star John said he felt “incredibly betrayed” and accused the government of preparing to “rob…
Britain is talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers as they wait to be deported, the UK prime minister said Thursday. Prime Minister Kier Starmer said on a visit to Albania that the “return hub” concept was a “really important innovation” that could more effectively tackle irregular migration. He did not name the…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Monday unveil his government’s “radical” landmark policy aimed at cutting the number of people arriving in the country as anti-immigration parties surge in the polls.Starmer will “announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a year by ensuring people…
The UK government is preparing to make it harder for migrants to secure permanent residency as part of a wider plan to reduce immigration. Under current rules, migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years of living and working in the UK. The government now plans to increase that period to up…