Britain

People look at the dry garden outside the Tower of London, turned yellow-brown due to a lack of rain, in London, on August 6, 2026. (AFP)

Food security fears mount as UK farmers battle drought

Food security concerns have gripped Britain as a series of heatwaves left English farmers facing the driest July since records began, according to the Met Office.

UK set to record hottest May day amid unprecedented heatwave

Britain is set to record its hottest May day as temperatures near 35°C during an unprecedented heatwave, prompting climate concerns and renewed warnings about the growing impact of global warming.

May 25, 2026

British PM battles to stay in power amid rebellion

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after poor election results, resignations and leadership rumblings, with Angela Rayner emerging as a potential challenger as divisions deepen within Britain’s Labour Party.

May 14, 2026

Third Briton has suspected hantavirus after cruise outbreak: health agency

Three British people have been diagnosed with the suspected Hantavirus after the cruise ship outbreak, its health security agency said.

May 8, 2026

Trump says US-UK relationship 'not like it used to be'

Trump told The Sun the US-UK relationship is “not like it used to be,” criticizing PM Keir Starmer for denying Cyprus base access in the Iran war, while praising ties with France and Germany.

March 3, 2026

UK fears US-Iran conflict spiralling into Mideast war

UK PM Keir Starmer said that Britain was not involved in the US-Israel attack on Iran and that it stands to protect its interests in the region.

February 28, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Keir Starmer delivering his first address as prime minister of the United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street, London, July 5, 2024. (FILE/Encyclopedia Britannica)

Starmer lands in China to defend 'pragmatic' partnership

In an effort to boost trade and reset strained ties, Britain’s prime minister travels to Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders, seeking investment and diplomatic engagement while balancing shifting global alliances.

January 28, 2026

UK says conducted joint strike with France on IS site near Palmyra

The British Ministry of Defence said it cooperated with France on Saturday night to strike an underground facility in Syria that had likely been used by the Islamic State group to store weapons.

January 4, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) and US President Donald Trump (L) show off their signed technology prosperity deal at a Business event at Chequers, in Aylesbury, central England, on September 18, 2025 (AFP/File)

UK looks to restart cooperation after US suspends tech deal

UK seeks to revive tech cooperation after the United States suspended a non-binding deal, tying its return to trade progress, as talks continue amid US frustration over UK non-tariff barriers. UK seeks to revive tech cooperation after the United States suspended a non-binding deal, tying its return to trade progress, as talks continue amid US frustration over UK non-tariff barriers.

December 17, 2025

Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 16, 2025.

France and Britain refine plans at UN for Gaza force resolution

France and Britain, in coordination with the United States, are working to finalise a UN Security Council resolution in the coming days that would lay the foundation for a future international force in Gaza, France said on Thursday.

October 17, 2025