London: The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to bolster net zero and energy security goals. The government, the largest shareholder in the project, said Sizewell C, in eastern England, will cost around £38 billion ($51 billion) to construct….
The UK government is preparing to retreat from its controversial order forcing Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted user data, following intense pressure from the Trump administration that threatens vital technology partnerships between the two nations.Senior British officials told the Financial Times that the Home Office will likely abandon its January demand for Apple…
The UK government will begin enforcing the first phase of immigration reforms from July 22, 2025, as part of its wider policy agenda outlined in the immigration white paper titled “Restoring control over the immigration system”. The measures, aimed at reducing net migration, include a narrower list of sponsor-eligible jobs and a ban on overseas…
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…