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UK Travellers to Undergo Biometric Checks at EU Schengen Borders from Sunday

From Sunday, British and other non-EU citizens will be subject to new biometric checks when entering the EU’s Schengen area under the Entry-Exit System (EES). Travellers will have their photo taken and fingerprints scanned, while traditional passport stamping will continue until full implementation. To avoid congestion, the system is being rolled out in phases. Initially, only coaches and HGVs at Eurotunnel and Dover will undergo...

PM Modi Hosts UK PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai to Strengthen Trade and Tech Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Mumbai on Thursday for high-level discussions on trade, technology, and bilateral cooperation. The visit follows the signing of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in July 2024, a landmark deal expected to boost trade between the two nations by £25.5 billion annually. During the talks, both leaders celebrated deepening commercial ties and announced further...

EU’s Steel Tariff Hike Sparks ‘Existential Threat’ to UK Industry

The European Union has announced plans to match Donald Trump’s steel tariffs, doubling import duties to 50%, in a move that UK unions and...

UK Government Plans Major Overhaul of Planning System to Spur Economic Growth

The UK government is preparing to announce sweeping reforms to its planning system aimed at boosting economic growth and addressing Britain’s sluggish housing and...

Keir Starmer Calls Digital ID Cards an “Enormous Opportunity” for the UK Amid Privacy Concerns

Prime Minister Keir Starmer described digital ID cards as an “enormous opportunity” for the UK, saying they would strengthen border security, reduce illegal migration,...

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Recognition of Palestine by UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal

Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed the decision by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal to officially recognize the State of Palestine. In a...

US Pressures UK and Allies Over Plans to Recognise Palestinian State

The United States has urged the UK and its allies to reconsider plans to recognise a Palestinian state, warning that such a move could...

Trump Arrives in Britain for Historic Second State Visit

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in the United Kingdom for an unprecedented second state visit. The couple landed at...

UK and US Seal Landmark Deal to Build Modular Nuclear Reactors in Britain

The UK and US have announced a landmark partnership to accelerate the rollout of modular nuclear reactors in Britain, marking a major step in...

NATO Strengthens Air Defenses as UK, France, Germany, and Denmark Back Poland Against Russian Drones

NATO announced new air defense measures in Poland after Russian drones violated its airspace, with the UK, France, Germany, and Denmark pledging fighter jets...

Farage Predicts 2027 Election, Vows to ‘Stop the Boats’ Within Two Weeks if Elected

Nigel Farage has said there is a strong chance of a general election in 2027 and pledged that, if elected, his government would stop...

Germany, UK, and France Step Up Drone and Defense Support for Ukraine

Germany has announced a $351 million initiative to supply Ukraine with thousands of long-range drones capable of striking Russian military targets. Defense Minister Boris...

Farage Predicts 2027 Election, Vows to ‘Stop the Boats’ Within Two Weeks if Elected

Nigel Farage has said there is a strong chance of a general election in 2027 and pledged that, if elected, his government would stop...

Wealth Tax Urged to Support Workers and Counter Reform’s Rise

The UK’s leading union chief has called on the government to introduce wealth taxes in the upcoming autumn budget, arguing that such measures are...