British Defense Minister Ben Wallace confirmed reports circulating in the media for several days about the transfer of technologically advanced Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine, the range of which is up to 300 km.more
The Bank of England (BoE) announced today that it does not expect the UK economy to fall into recession this year, but in addition to raising its growth forecast, it has raised its inflation forecast. As expected, he raised the interest rate again - to 4.5 percent.more
Londoners may be offered the chance to have their voices heard on the Ultra Low Emission (ULEZ) expansion in a vote.
The Brexit-style vote would see all residents in the currently non-ULEZ areas of Greater London given a say before the zone expands.more
The British government wants to limit the ability of foreign students to bring in their family members, which is one of the causes of record immigration, the Financial Times reported. This is especially true of students from India and Nigeria.more
The government has ditched its plan for thousands of EU-era laws to expire automatically at the end of the year.
The plan - dubbed a post-Brexit bonfire - would see laws that were copied over to the UK after Brexit vanish, unless specifically kept or replaced.more
The government's illegal immigration bill is "morally unacceptable and politically impractical," Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told the House of Lords, adding that it was damaging Britain's reputation.more
Newspaper stories that Prince Harry claims are from phone hacking actually came from fellow members of the Royal Family and even his own interviews, the High Court heard yesterday.
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Michael Gove is poised to unveil the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in a generation — but reports are emerging that the legislation has been delayed due to ‘procedural issues’.more
The British government will soon recognise the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company that plays a major role in the war in Ukraine, as a terrorist organisation, 'The Times' reported today.more
The 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest began last night in Liverpool. The UK is hosting for the ninth time, but this time it is acting in that role in place of Ukraine, which was prevented from hosting the contest by the Russian onslaught.more
People dressed as members of the law enforcement service planned to disrupt the coronation of Charles III by throwing bottles of white paint at the coronation procession, breaking into its route and damaging monuments, London Metropolitan Police Commander Mark Rowley revealed yesterday.more
Labour is considering moves to levy higher taxes on foreign buyers of UK homes, as a senior Conservative blamed their party’s abolition of housebuilding targets for woeful results in last week’s local elections.more
Which? figures show Britons struggling with loans, cards and bills as interest rates and inflation soar. An estimated 700,000 UK households missed or defaulted on a rent or mortgage payment last month, according to data issued days before another expected rise in the cost of borrowing.more
Businesses are being urged to limit the amount of alcohol served at work social events in order to prevent people from acting inappropriately towards others.more
From May 6, London's National Gallery hosts a special "Saint Francis of Assisi" exhibition. Among the exhibits - in addition to wonderful works of art - there was a robe that was supposedly worn by the saint. Permission for the exhibition of this relic was granted by Pope Francis.more
More people will be able to access health services without needing to see a GP under a plan launched by officials in England. It asks patients to use high street pharmacies for some common drug prescriptions and routine tests to ease the pressure on busy doctors. more
The London Metropolitan Police regretted the arrest by its officers Saturday morning ahead of the coronation of King Charles III of six anti-monarchist demonstrators. An apology was made to the head of the Republic group, Graham Smith, who organized it.more
The three children of Britain's heir to the throne, Prince William, and his wife, Princess Kate, who are working hard to renovate a Scout Lodge, "stole the show" on Monday, the last day of King Charles III's coronation celebrations.more
