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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Warns Europe to Prepare for Rising Drone Threats

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cautioned that Europe must urgently prepare for potential drone attacks carried out not just by states, but also by terrorist groups, criminal networks, and lone individuals. Speaking during his visit to the United Kingdom, Zelenskyy highlighted how rapidly advancing drone technology is making large-scale attacks cheaper and more accessible. He warned that such capabilities are no longer limited to powerful...

EU Pushes Urgent Talks with UK to Save Reset Deal

The European Union has called for an urgent acceleration in negotiations with the United Kingdom, warning that efforts to reset relations risk collapsing ahead of a planned July summit. Maroš Šefčovič said both sides must “change gears” to overcome key sticking points, particularly disagreements over tuition fees for EU students under a proposed youth mobility scheme. The issue has emerged as a major obstacle to...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Signals Welfare Reforms, Eyes £1bn Cut to Motability Tax Breaks

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that the UK’s welfare system “can’t be left untouched” this parliament, as she considers significant reforms ahead of the...

Starmer Orders NHS Antisemitism Review, Announces £10m for Jewish Community Security

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched an urgent review into antisemitism within the NHS, following reports that several cases have not been properly addressed....

UK Economy Records Slight Growth in August

The UK economy grew by a modest 0.1% in August, primarily driven by a rebound in the manufacturing and health sectors. This slight expansion...

Rachel Reeves Unveils Major Reforms to Streamline UK Planning System

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce sweeping reforms to modernize the UK’s planning system, aiming to cut red tape and accelerate the construction...

UK Retail Sales Slow as Tax Rise Fears and Inflation Weigh on Shoppers

UK retail sales growth cooled in September as concerns over inflation and expected tax hikes in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s upcoming autumn budget dampened consumer...

UK Completes First Hydrogen Blending Trial to Power Grid

The UK has successfully completed its first-ever hydrogen blending trial, marking a key step toward reducing carbon emissions in power generation. Energy firms injected...

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...

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...

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...