British telecommunications regulator Ofcom said Wednesday it had handed video sharing platform TikTok a £1.9 million ($2.4 million) fine for failing to timely make available safety data. Ofcom criticised the…
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Starmer goes to Washington on first foreign trip as UK PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer jetted off to Washington Tuesday to attend NATO’s 75th anniversary summit, his first foreign trip since becoming British leader last Friday following a landslide election…
Navigating Historical Tensions: Building a Future for UK-South Africa Relations
The historical relationship between the United Kingdom and South Africa is deeply rooted in the colonial period, significantly shaping the two nations’ political, economic, and social dynamics. British rule in…
King Charles III Returns to Royal Duties Amid Cancer Battle
King Charles III on Tuesday reportedly told fellow cancer patients “I’m well”, as he carried out his first official public engagement since being diagnosed with the condition.
Actor Idris Elba calls for action over UK knife crime
Actor Idris Elba on Monday urged the UK government to take urgent action to reduce knife crime, with public concern at mounting numbers of young people being injured or killed…
UK teens found guilty of killing trans girl
Two British teenagers were found guilty Wednesday of the “disturbing” murder of a 16-year-old transgender girl who died in a “frenzied and ferocious” knife attack. Brianna Ghey, who was born…
UK issues transgender guidance to schools
Britain’s ruling Conservative government issued guidance Tuesday for schools dealing with children considering changing their gender identity, in a key “culture war” issue likely to feature in the next election.…
UK modifies visitor visa policy on work permits
The UK has modified its visitor visa policy, enabling standard visitors to work with approval. This change is expected to impact various categories of visitors, including Islamic scholars and lawyers,…
New UK Foreign Secretary Cameron to visit Washington
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron, a former prime minister brought back into government last month, will visit Washington from Wednesday, his office said. The trip will be a chance to…
Former UK finance minister Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Alistair Darling, the UK finance minister when the 2008 financial crisis hit, has died at the age of 70 following a “short spell” in hospital, his family said on Thursday.…