Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday warned that the UK has “severely restricted the right to protest” in recent years, expanding measures against peaceful demonstrators. The warning comes amid growing concerns over government efforts to control public gatherings and clamp down on activism. Read More: Modi govt targeting Muslims systematically, says HRW The rights group published […]
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Palestinian Embassy in UK officially inaugurated
The embassy of Palestine was officially inaugurated in London in a short ceremony on Monday, hailed by its ambassador as a “profound milestone” in British-Palestinian relations. “We gather today to mark a historic moment – the inauguration of the embassy of the State of Palestine to the United Kingdom, with full diplomatic status and privileges,” […]
UK bans junk food adverts on daytime TV and online to tackle childhood obesity
The United Kingdom (UK) has implemented a new regulation ban adverts for junk food on daytime television and online, in a move aimed at tackling childhood obesity. The measure, which took effect on Monday, targets products high in fat, salt, or sugar and is being described by the government as a “world-leading action.” Read More: […]
2025 was UK’s hottest and sunniest year on record
Last year was Britain’s hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed on Friday, calling it a “clear demonstration” of the impacts of climate change. “2025 now joins 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years since 1884,” the Met Office said in a statement, noting the United Kingdom’s mean temperature through […]
‘The Night Manager’ hits Top 10 in the UK days ahead of its release
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 […]
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 […]