UK's RMT Union Members Accept Pay Deal To End Long-running Rail Strikes
The RMT rail union on Thursday said its members have voted in favour of a pay deal to end more than a year of walkouts on the UK's strike-plagued rail network.
UK Becomes the First Country To Sign an Online Fraud Charter With Tech Companies
The UK government has signed an Online Fraud Charter with 11 tech companies to tackle online frauds including fake dating profiles and peer-to-peer marketplaces in social media platforms
Will Sunak's Elgin Marbles Snub to the Greek PM Affect UK-Greece Bilateral Relations?
Rishi Sunak is under fire over a last-minute snub to the Greek PM on the Elgin Marbles issue which led to the Greek PM returning to Greece without discussing issues like illegal immigration and Gaza.
Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs
At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.
UK Government To Intervene In the Telegraph Takeover Deal As Tories Worry About the Newspaper's Operations
Several Tory MPs have urged the UK government to intervene in the Telegraph takeover deal by UAE-backed investment fund, resulting in the Media Secretary writing a hard-hitting letter to the involved parties.
UK and US Develop New Global Guidelines for AI In An Attempt To Raise The Cybersecurity Levels
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) drew up the Guidelines for Secure AI System Development with help from industry experts and 21 other international agencies and ministries.
UK Government Announces Plans for Further NatWest Stake Sale, Invites Public to Invest
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt disclosed the UK government's intention to explore options for divesting its remaining 38.6 per cent stake in NatWest Group.
Net Migration to UK Hit Record 745,000 in 2022, New Figures Show
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the updated data replaces the previous estimate of 606,000, after making revisions to reflect "unexpected patterns" in migrant behaviour.
UK Unveils Voter-friendly Budget With Election On Horizon
Britain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.
Arbitration Bill To Make UK A Global Leader in Legal Business Disputes Handling
The UK government has sought to change the £2.5 billion worth of British arbitration services through an Arbitration Bill, which seeks to modernise the procedure better to resolve legal disputes for businesses.
UK-South Korea Sci-Tech Deals To Bolster Tech Cooperation & Joint Hosting of 2024 AI Safety Summit
The UK government has signed a series of sci-tech deals with South Korea to foster cooperation in AI, semiconductors, engineering biology, space tech and other areas during the South Korean PM's state visit to the UK.
Disabled People Have To Earn Benefits As Rishi Sunak Aims To Change the 'Unsustainable' Welfare System
The UK government is changing the unsustainable UK welfare system with a new policy change that will reduce benefits for disabled and mentally ill people and make them work from home.
UK Government Prepares Crunch Budget With Eyes On Next Election
Britain's Conservative government this week unveils a budget update that could determine its chances of re-election -- or the size of its defeat -- with promises to reinvigorate the economy as the party lags badly in the polls.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Aims To Be 'Pro-Business' With New Investment Announcement for UK SMEs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a first phase of business funding worth £62 million to help UK SMEs in and around London to scale up, creating more jobs in the region.
New AI and Data Science Conversion Courses Funding To Make the UK Workforce More Inclusive
Banking on the success of the first phase of funding for AI and Data Science Conversion courses, the UK government has further announced £17 million in funding this year to diversify and enhance the AI skills of the nation's workforce.
Ex-PM Cameron Makes Shock Return To UK Government
Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary on Monday, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team before an expected general election next year.
James Cleverly appointed Home Secretary in Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the change after firing Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, following her controversial comments on the police last week.
£2 million allocated by UK government to creation of AI tools for teachers
UK ministers hope advances in technology can help achieve their aim of slashing teacher workload by five hours per week over the next three years.
UK Expands Safe States List To Stop Migrant Boats From India And Georgia
The UK Home Office tabled a draft legislation to add India and Georgia to the safe states list as there has been a rise in migrant boats coming from these countries over the last year.
UK Government Invest £118 Million to Make Britain 'AI match-fit'
These latest investments represent the Government's attempt to place Britain at the forefront of AI development and regulation.
Rishi Sunak Announces AI Life Sciences Accelerator Mission To Develop AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions
The UK government has chalked out a long-term plan to use AI to develop treatments for diseases with higher death rates through the AI Life Sciences Accelerator Mission.
Tech Companies To Pay £18 Million Under New UK Online Safety Act
Tech companies could be charged 10 per cent of their revenue if they don't take action to protect children against online abuse as per the Online Safety Act, the world's first legal duty against social media platforms.
UK Defence Secretary Visits Middle East To Ensure Regional Stability Amidst Israel-Hamas War Tension
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps speaks of working together for regional stability and humanitarian aid in Middle East visit as Israel-Hamas war death toll crosses 7000 along the Gaza Strip.
Sunak Announces AI Safety Institute Amid Calls for Moratorium on Advanced Development of the Technology
Recent applications of the technology have also led to groundbreaking scientific and medical advances.
Afghan Refugees Arrive In UK While Others Face Deportation
While a group of Afghan refugees have successfully arrived in the UK, the Ministry of Defence's resettlement scheme has left some facing forced deportation back to Afghanistan.
Starmer mocks Tories at PMQs over by-election losses – but faces growing pressure over Israel stance
Sir Keir has faced criticism since appearing to say Israel had the "right" to cut off water and energy to Gaza.
Godfathers of technology Believe AI Firms Must Be Held Responsible for Harm They Cause
Experts will gather at Bletchley Park, in Buckinghamshire, next week for a summit on AI safety after 23 experts signed a document claiming it was "utterly reckless" to pursue ever more powerful AI systems.
Starmer pledges to transform steel industry with £3 billion investment
In September, the Government announced a £500 million grant for Port Talbot's steelworks, to keep the plant open and produce steel in a greener way.
UK Space Agency Makes Satellite Data Available To UK Companies To Transform Britain Into Space Economy
UK companies across various sectors like finance, logistics and transport can now use satellite data for their benefit as the UK Space Agency is opening it for business use.
Bosch Boilers Greenwashing With 'Hydrogen-Blend Ready' Green Claims
The Competition and Markets Authority is scrutinising Bosch and other boilers for misleading 'hydrogen-blend ready' advertisements which seem to be a greenwashing tactic to lure UK consumers.