New PM Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain after years of chaos
LONDON (Agencies): Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to use his massive electoral majority to rebuild the country, saying he wanted to take the heat out of…
Doctors go on strike in England a week before the UK general election
LONDON (Agencies): Thousands of doctors in England are staging their 11th walkout on Thursday in a long-running dispute with the government over pay and working conditions, disrupting hospital services just…
UK Premier announces general election on 4 July
LONDON (Agencies): British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced on Wednesday that general election in the UK would be held on 4 July, Anadolu Agency reports. During his address at Downing…
UK urges citizens to stock up on food and water
LONDON (Agencies): Britons would be wise to start stockpiling food and water and develop a “household emergency plan” to be ready to face all sorts of disasters, a new website…
British Airways Resumes Jeddah Operations to Strengthen UK-Saudi Connectivity
LONDON (Agencies): British Airways is set to recommence operations in Jeddah after a five-year hiatus, aiming to enhance connectivity between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The new route, scheduled to…
UK to Expel Russian Defence Attaché Over ‘Malign Activity’
LONDON (Agencies): The United Kingdom has announced plans to expel a Russian diplomat, who it accuses of being an undeclared military intelligence officer, and to revoke and restrict Russian diplomatic…
Reader’s Digest UK Shuts Down After 86 Years Amid Financial Pressures
LONDON (Agencies): The widely read magazine, Reader’s Digest, has announced its closure in the UK after 86 years of operation. The magazine, known for its condensed articles and various features,…
UK Grants 31 Additional Licenses for North Sea Oil and Gas Exploration
LONDON (Agencies): The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) in the UK has issued an additional 31 licenses for North Sea exploration, marking the final phase of the 33rd oil and…
‘Operation Menai Bridge’: King Charles’ Funeral Plans Under Review, Reports Suggest
Buckingham Palace, London (Agencies): In the wake of his recent health issues, Buckingham Palace officials are reportedly updating plans for King Charles’ funeral. The 75-year-old British monarch has been largely…
British Army Chief Commends Pakistan Army’s Professionalism and Expertise
LONDON (Agencies): UK Army Chief General Patrick Sanders, along with several other decorated British military officers, expressed their admiration for the Pakistan Army at a recent event held in the…