Amazon Prime viewers’ most binge-watched BBC thriller, The Night Manager, is set to release its season 2 on New Year’s Day. The Streaming chart in the UK has soared to the Top 10 days before the official release of the season. Fans are excited for the series, which begins by following Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan […]
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UK government confirms October cyberattack amid China-linked claims
British Trade Department Minister Chris Bryant confirmed on Friday that the UK government suffered a cyberattack in October, partially validating a report by The Sun newspaper. The report claimed that Storm 1849, a Chinese-linked hacking group, may have accessed Foreign Office data, potentially including tens of thousands of visa records. Read More: Details of UK military personnel […]
UK to replicate Suthra Punjab programme: BBC
After Cop30, Forbes, and Bloomberg, BBC has also recognized Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s ‘Suthra’ (Clean) Punjab programme, as it has reported that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s ‘Clean Punjab’ model has become a role model in the UK. It added that the cleanliness model of Clean Punjab has reached Birmingham, a British city, […]
Adil Raja Fined £310k by UK High Court
London — The UK High Court has ruled against Adil Raja in a high-profile libel case, ordering him to pay £50,000 in damages to Rashid Naseer, along with an interim costs payment of £260,000 and full legal expenses. According to the judgment, Raja made defamatory allegations against Mr Naseer in June 2022, with the Court […]
Storm Bram batters UK with heavy rain and strong winds
The United Kingdom faces strong winds and heavy rain as Storm Bram hits multiple regions. Thousands of homes in England and Wales lost electricity. Transport services, including trains and flights, are severely disrupted across the country. Authorities have issued warnings for flooding and travel hazards in several areas. Rail and air services are heavily affected […]
Britain’s coldest winter in 15 years disrupts schools, health services
The UK is experiencing its coldest spell in 15 years, with temperatures dropping to minus 12°C. Schools across the country have closed. Residents, patients, and the elderly face severe difficulties due to the icy conditions. Northern Scotland recorded the lowest temperature since January 11, reaching minus 12.6°C. Wales saw 7.2°C, England 6.7°C, and Northern Ireland […]
Early Covid-19 lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives in England
LONDON: About 23,000 deaths in England could have been prevented if the first Covid-19 lockdown had been introduced earlier at the start of the pandemic, according to a public inquiry report released on Thursday. The 800-page second report from the independent inquiry criticised the UK government, led by Boris Johnson in 2020, for a “lack […]
Profit repatriation rises 39% in first four months of FY26
KARACHI: Repatriation of profits and dividends on foreign investments surged by 39 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY26), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. Outflows from July to October reached $1,137 million, up from $818 million in the same period last […]
Foreign inflows into T-bills surge in October
KARACHI: Foreign investments in Pakistan’s treasury bills (T-bills) saw a significant rise in October, reflecting growing investor confidence amid a mix of regional and domestic developments. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, T-bills attracted $118.6 million last month, marking the highest monthly inflow of the current fiscal year. Most of the foreign investments came […]
Prince Harry reflects on Britain in personal essay
Prince Harry appeared to send a subtle message to Meghan Markle in a heartfelt essay reflecting on his enduring connection to the UK. In the piece titled “The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What It Means to Be British,” Harry shared what his homeland continues to mean to him, despite living in the United States. […]