Articles tagged with "United Kingdom"
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Reform UK surges as Labour suffers heavy local election losses
Reform UK made major local election gains as Labour lost key councils, increasing pressure on PM UK Sir Keir Starmer while Conservatives also struggled and smaller parties advanced.
May 8, 2026
UK opposes Israel’s annexation of occupied West Bank
The British government says it “strongly condemned” the move and called on Israel to reverse the decision.
February 10, 2026
Pakistan, UK vow deeper cooperation on reforms, governance, development priorities
Pakistan’s Finance Minister met the UK’s Development Minister in Islamabad to discuss economic reforms, governance, and development priorities. Both sides agreed on macroeconomic stabilization, social-sector investment, women’s participation, federal–provincial coordination, and continued UK technical support.
December 9, 2025
UK police arrest two after 'multiple people' stabbed on train
UK police arrested two suspects after multiple people were stabbed on a train in Cambridgeshire, prompting a large emergency response. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack “appalling,” as several victims were hospitalized.
November 2, 2025
UK, Portugal to recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN debate
France and Canada are among the other Western nations planning to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN gathering in the coming week.
September 21, 2025
Prince Harry donates $500,000 to help wounded children in Ukraine and Gaza
Prince Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation pledged $500,000 in grants to support children injured in Gaza and Ukraine, funding medical evacuations, humanitarian aid, and prosthetic research. Harry toured blast injury labs with WHO chief Tedros, highlighting his long-standing advocacy for war victims.
September 10, 2025
UK mulls visa restrictions for countries that refuse migrant returns
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned that countries refusing to accept deported nationals could face visa suspensions
September 8, 2025
Almost 900 people arrested at London Palestine Action protest, police say
Nearly 900 people were arrested in London during a pro-Palestine Action protest, the largest number of detentions from a single such demonstration. Britain banned the group in July under anti-terror laws, sparking criticism from human rights advocates who say the move curtails free expression.
September 8, 2025