Britain and India today signed a new defence cooperation agreement and will work towards a free trade deal by the end of the year, Prime Ministers of both countries Boris Johnson and Narendra Modi said after a meeting in New Delhi.more

A charity concert for Ukraine, which was organised by the Polish Cultural Institute in London, took place last night at the Wigmore Hall, one of the most important concert halls in the British capital.more

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian soldiers are also being trained in the use of equipment transferred to them on British soil. Incidentally, he added that training in the handling of anti-aircraft equipment takes place in Poland.more

The Work and Pensions Select Committee said asbestos remained the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. more

Santander is cutting back bank branch opening hours as it shifts towards digital banking.more

Oil and gas from Russia have to be replaced by something, but although the substitutes are not always the most environmentally friendly or do not come from democratic countries, compromises are necessary in war, argues former British business minister Vince Cable. He points to the need for more supplies from Saudi Arabia, among others, and the fact that Germany will still rely on lignite.more

Users of self-driving cars will be able to watch films on the motorway under planned changes to the Highway Code, although it will remain illegal to use mobile phones. more

As part of another round of sanctions imposed on Russia over its attack on Ukraine, the UK yesterday banned imports of caviar and other high-end products from Russia, while raising import duties on further product groups to 35 per cent.more

The UK House of Commons decided yesterday to launch an enquiry into whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled MPs by talking about covid events taking place in Downing Street during the restrictions.more

The West has for too long ignored signs of growing imperialism in Russia; this policy of appeasement must end because, as history shows, appeasement leads to nothing, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki wrote in the British weekly "The Economist".more

On the night of 13-14 April, a meteorite fall was registered near the town of Shrewsbury in the west of England. So far, the search for its fragments has been unsuccessful, so scientists have appealed for help from local residents.more

After a delightfully long Easter bank holiday, it appears Brits would rather like an extra day off permanently. more

The number of Londoners who say food is unaffordable has doubled since last summer as the capital’s cost of living crisis tightens its grip.more

"Now we are calling on other brands and retailers across the UK to follow suit".more

The UK today announced the sanctioning of 26 individuals and entities in Russia's military sector directly responsible for, or indirectly supporting, atrocities against the people of Ukraine.more

A poll of 2,000 UK adults carried out by Papa John’s found Brits vote sandwiches, pizza and toasties as favoured lunchtime options and two thirds are bored of their current ready to eat lunch offering. Londoners (69%) took the top spot as being the most bored of their lunches, followed by Manchester (62%) which came in a close second.more

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday compared negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to deals with a crocodile, warning Ukraine that it would be difficult to negotiate a peace deal with a leader who is so unreliable.more

Russia is likely to step up military operations in eastern Ukraine as it seeks to demonstrate the achievement of significant success ahead of 9 May, when Victory Day is celebrated there, the UK Ministry of Defence said today.more

The RMT union threatens wave of strikes in June of over 40,000 staff.more

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said yesterday that he intends to lead the Conservative Party into the next general election and he cannot think of any circumstances in which he might resign or table a confidence motion.more

British Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 96th birthday on Thursday. He will spend the day privately at the country estate of Sandringham in the East of England, and the only public celebration will be a cannon salute during the day.more

Acting Met Commissioner Sir Stephen House has admitted cultural problems in the force are "not a few bad apples". more

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday urged Russia to deal humanely with Briton Aiden Aslin, who, while serving in the Ukrainian army, was captured by Russian troops. He stressed that he was not a mercenary but a member of the regular armed forces.more

Elections in May will give local residents the chance to choose councillors, who deal with matters from social care to bin collection.more

The Duke Of Sussex has revealed the Queen was "on great form" during their recent meeting - as he describes making sure she is "protected".more