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UK May Reopen Talks on EU Defence Pact, Says Starmer

The UK should consider restarting negotiations on a defence pact with the European Union, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, stressing that Europe must “step up and do more”...

Countries Move to Strengthen Supply Chains Through a Critical Minerals Alliance

Around 20 countries, including the US, UK, EU members, Japan, Australia, India, and South Korea, will meet in...

UK Joins European Pact to Build World’s Largest Offshore Clean Energy Grid

The United Kingdom has joined nine European countries in a landmark agreement to develop a vast offshore wind...

Xi Urges UK to Rise Above Differences as Starmer Seeks Reset in China Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the United Kingdom to “rise above differences” and pursue a...

UK Declines to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, Citing Concerns Over Russia

The United Kingdom will not sign up to US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, Foreign Secretary...

UK Travellers to Undergo Biometric Checks at EU Schengen Borders from Sunday

From Sunday, British and other non-EU citizens will be subject to new biometric checks when entering the EU’s Schengen area under the Entry-Exit System...

PM Modi Hosts UK PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai to Strengthen Trade and Tech Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Mumbai on Thursday for high-level discussions on trade, technology, and bilateral cooperation. The...

EU’s Steel Tariff Hike Sparks ‘Existential Threat’ to UK Industry

The European Union has announced plans to match Donald Trump’s steel tariffs, doubling import duties to 50%, in a move that UK unions and...

UK Government Plans Major Overhaul of Planning System to Spur Economic Growth

The UK government is preparing to announce sweeping reforms to its planning system aimed at boosting economic growth and addressing Britain’s sluggish housing and...

Keir Starmer Calls Digital ID Cards an “Enormous Opportunity” for the UK Amid Privacy Concerns

Prime Minister Keir Starmer described digital ID cards as an “enormous opportunity” for the UK, saying they would strengthen border security, reduce illegal migration,...

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Recognition of Palestine by UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal

Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed the decision by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal to officially recognize the State of Palestine. In a...