BBC Charter Mid-Term Review Calls for Better Complaints Handling & Diversity
The UK government has set the pace for BBC reforms by publishing a mid-term review of the 11-year BBC Charter to regain viewers' trust as shown by reduced faith in BBC complaints handling.
Chief Whip To Warn Tory MPs Who Rebelled On Rwanda
Last week, The Conservative Party witnessed its biggest rebellion in years after 60 MPs called on Rishi Sunak to tighten his grip on the Rwanda legislation.
UK Taking Election Interference Threats "Very Seriously"
The UK is taking threats of foreign interference elections expected later this year "very seriously", the defence minister said Sunday, after a warning from a counter-terrorism official.
Are the Tories Indulging In Series of Misleading Claims Including Asylum Backlog Clearance?
The statistical watchdog UK Statistics Authority has intervened in the asylum backlog clearance matter for the second time refuting UK government claims as half truths.
Getty Images CEO Calls for Supporting Creative Industries With Licensed Imagery AI Training
Getty Images CEO Craig Peters thinks licensed images could be used for AI training as the UK government says it would take a balanced approach to support both the UK creative industry and AI companies.
UK Government's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Bolsters Global Security with Record Investments
The CSSF, led by the Cabinet Office, addresses threats to UK national security emanating from overseas, focusing on conflict, transnational threats and hostile state activities.
UK To Set Up Critical Imports Council To Tackle Global Supply Chain Disruptions
A new critical imports council will look for problems within the UK supply chain to counter future global supply chain disruptions as trade relations become more prone to geopolitical tensions and the climate crisis.
UK's Sunak Survives Knife-edge Vote As Rwanda Bill Clears Commons
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak survived a key test of his leadership Wednesday, fending off right-wing rebels to win a crunch parliamentary vote on his contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda.
UK Government Considers Separating Pay Structure for NHS Nurses
"A call for evidence" has been launched to understand if Agenda for Change contracts are preventing NHS nurses in their career development and if a separate pay structure for the UK nursing staff will work.
The Largest UK Deployment To NATO Since the Cold War Announced
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces the largest UK deployment to NATO since the Cold War which adds 2000 sailors, 400 royal marines, and 16000 British troops to the NATO forces.
Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces
Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics
According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.
New Regulatory Roadmap To Uphold Patient Safety in UK Medical Devices
The MHRA has launched a new regulatory roadmap that will help make future regulations for UK medical devices keeping in mind patient safety and their ability to harness medical technology advancements.
NHS To Roll Out Digital Pathology For Faster Cancer Screening
The UK government is implementing the Screening Committee's recommendation to use digital pathology for faster cancer screening and diagnosis after trials showed effective results from NHS trials.
The Biggest ZEV Mandate In The World Comes To Force In the UK
The UK government has turned the zero-emission vehicle mandate into law after an extension of the EU electric vehicles trade rule last month, putting in place the biggest ZEV mandate in the world.
UK Under Pressure To Call Out Israel's War on Hamas As Genocide After Myanmar Action
Five Western countries including the UK have legally supported claims of genocide against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice but refuses to call out Israel's war on Hamas.
UK Not Supplying Migrant Boats Information to France Says French Audit Report
A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.
UK Party Leaders Kick Off General Election Year
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
'Make Britain Great': Right-wing Upstarts Threaten UK Tories
A fringe right-wing political party founded by the eurosceptic populist Nigel Farage is once again posing a headache for Britain's ruling Conservatives before this year's general election.
UK Government Says Nature Fund Added Over 2,500 Green Jobs to the UK Environment Sector
The UK government has revealed how its Green Recovery Challenge Fund helped add more green jobs and saved hectares of land across the UK through 150 environmental projects.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Apologises For Joke About Spiking Wife's Drink
The "joke" did not go down well with internet users, some of his colleagues, and opposition leaders.
UK Tories Face Another By-election After MP Ousted
Britain's ruling Conservatives face another potentially bruising by-election early next year after voters in a central English constituency ousted its Tory lawmaker following his suspension from parliament over misconduct allegations.
Energy Bills Predicted To Fall To £1,660 From April, A New Forecast Suggests
Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight says bills could drop by £268 a 16 per cent decrease – in line with the official price cap set by the UK's energy regulator Ofgem.
No 'Firm Date' For Stopping The Boats, Admits British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.
Revolutionary UK Power Grid Expansion Secures £1.8 Billion Contracts
National Grid and Scottish Power are set to commence the construction of a £2.5 billion high-voltage power line along the east coast, stretching from East Lothian to County Durham, starting in 2025.
Scotland's Gender Reform Bill Faces Setback as Court Rules UK Government's Block Lawful
Scotland's highest civil court has ruled that the UK government's decision to block Holyrood's controversial gender reform bill was lawful.
Sunak Faces Grilling From COVID Inquiry Over 'Missing' WhatsApps
Last week, former prime minister Boris Johnson defended his actions and hit out at "dramatic" representations of the Partygate revelations.
Anti-EU 'Villain' Farage Eyeing UK Politics Return... Maybe
Anti-EU populist Nigel Farage's star turn on a popular reality TV show is fuelling speculation the divisive figure may be plotting a sensational return to frontline British politics.
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.
UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.