United Kingdom: News
12 Apr 2025
BBCNetflix's upcoming 'Pride and Prejudice' series: Cast, crew, thematic changes
Netflix is all set to adapt Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice into a six-part limited series.
10 Apr 2025
NetflixNetflix will hike its prices if UK increases levy
Netflix has announced plans to raise its subscription prices in the United Kingdom if a proposed 5% streaming levy comes into force.
09 Apr 2025
Vijay MallyaVijay Mallya's appeal against bankruptcy order in UK rejected
Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya has lost his appeal against a bankruptcy order by London's High Court.
09 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUK is developing AI to catch murderers before they strike
The UK government is working on a "murder prediction" program, using personal data to identify people who could be at risk of committing violent crimes.
08 Apr 2025
Health & WellnessUK welcomes 1st baby born to woman with transplanted womb
In a historic medical milestone, the first woman in the UK with a transplanted womb has given birth to a baby girl.
01 Apr 2025
Social MediaEpstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre given days to live
Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and also an alleged victim of Prince Andrew's sexual abuse, has announced she is dying.
26 Mar 2025
Health & WellnessArthritis pain may soon be a thing of the past
A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway in the UK, which could revolutionize treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
26 Mar 2025
Central Board of Film CertificationShahana Goswami's 'Santosh' won't release in India after all
The critically acclaimed film Santosh, directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, has reportedly been refused release in India over the portrayal of police brutality, misogyny, and Islamophobia.
25 Mar 2025
FranceWorld's safest, unsafest countries' list out; where does India rank
Traveling can pose safety challenges in today's world, as highlighted by recent surveys on crime rates.
25 Mar 2025
Heathrow AirportAirlines threaten to sue London's Heathrow Airport over shutdown losses
London's Heathrow Airport, was brought to a standstill on Friday after a fire at an electricity substation.
22 Mar 2025
MetaMeta settles UK privacy case, halts personalized ads for user
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to stop personalized advertisements targeting a UK citizen.
20 Mar 2025
ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by UK Parliament
Indian cinema's megastar Chiranjeevi was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Parliament in London.
20 Mar 2025
Manchester UnitedUK government eager to expedite Manchester United's new stadium project
The UK government is keen to proceed with the construction of Manchester United's new stadium, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy has said.
19 Mar 2025
NetflixTrue events that inspired Netflix's latest hit, 'Adolescence'
The Netflix miniseries Adolescence, which has stormed the streaming platform, is inspired by the real-life problem of knife crime among youth in the United Kingdom.
16 Mar 2025
BusinessVirgin Atlantic to start electric air taxi service in UK
Joby Aviation, a front-runner in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft segment, has partnered with Virgin Atlantic.
14 Mar 2025
ChiranjeeviUK Parliament to honor Chiranjeevi next week
Indian cinema icon, Chiranjeevi, will be honored at the House of Commons in the UK Parliament on March 19.
13 Mar 2025
WorldEx-Barclays boss admits to sexual encounter with Epstein's staff member
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley has admitted to a sexual encounter with one of Jeffrey Epstein's staff members.
09 Mar 2025
BusinessVisa, Mastercard linked to illegal gambling websites scamming UK customers
Mastercard and Visa are under scrutiny for reportedly allowing transactions on illegal gambling websites that have defrauded UK customers.
08 Mar 2025
FranceFrance and 3 others support Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza
Foreign ministers of France, Italy, Germany, and the UK have backed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.
06 Mar 2025
London'We deplore...': India condemns security lapse during Jaishankar's UK visit
India has expressed its strong disapproval after a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom.
05 Mar 2025
MetaUK: You can now recover Meta accounts using facial recognition
Tech giant Meta is expanding its facial recognition test to the UK.
04 Mar 2025
Elon MuskCould Elon Musk lose his fellowship at UK's Royal Society?
Elon Musk's fellowship at the UK's Royal Society, one of the world's oldest scientific academies, is under doubt. This follows a recent crisis meeting of 150 members.
25 Feb 2025
Jane AustenMeet the woman who is living like Jane Austen today
Meet Jessica Bull, a 46-year-old Londoner and self-proclaimed "Janeite," who has devoted her life to emulating celebrated English novelist Jane Austen.
24 Feb 2025
Piyush GoyalWhy India, UK are resuming trade talks after one-year gap
The United Kingdom and India have resumed negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) to strengthen economic ties and boost bilateral trade.
23 Feb 2025
IndiaIndia and UK to resume free trade agreement talks tomorrow
India and the United Kingdom will resume negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) tomorrow, after an eight-month hiatus.
23 Feb 2025
CancerThis groundbreaking blood test could revolutionize cancer treatment
A revolutionary blood test, which is being trialed at The Christie hospital in Manchester, UK could change the way we treat cancer.
22 Feb 2025
New DelhiIndia-UK to resume free trade agreement talks after year-long pause
India and the United Kingdom are set to resume negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after a year-long hiatus.
22 Feb 2025
AppleApple ends cloud data encryption in UK amid 'backdoor' controversy
Apple has announced the discontinuation of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature in the United Kingdom.
14 Feb 2025
James BondJames Bond name in trouble: Trademark dispute threatens 007 franchise
The James Bond franchise, worth billions of pounds, is locked in a legal battle to keep hold of the super spy's name.
12 Feb 2025
EnglandUK to start refusing citizenship to undocumented migrants
The United Kingdom government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has unveiled stricter immigration rules aimed at undocumented migrants.
12 Feb 2025
App StoreYou can finally transfer purchases between Apple accounts: Here's how
Apple has launched a new feature to let you transfer your purchased content, including apps and music, from one Apple account to another.
11 Feb 2025
HyderabadUK, India to collaborate on next-generation weapons development
The United Kingdom and India have signed an agreement to strengthen their defense partnership, particularly in the development of next-generation weapons.
10 Feb 2025
BitcoinShocker! Man considers buying landfill to recover $800M in Bitcoin
James Howells, a 39-year-old UK-based IT specialist, is considering buying a South Wales landfill site.
10 Feb 2025
GermanyOver 600 arrested for working illegally in UK
The United Kingdom's immigration enforcement teams arrested over 600 people in January for working illegally, officials said on Monday.
10 Feb 2025
WorldRecord 51 asylum seekers died in UK Home Office care
A record 51 asylum seekers died in the care of the United Kingdom's Home Office in 2024, The Guardian reported.
08 Feb 2025
AppleUK demands Apple to create backdoor into encrypted iCloud backups
The UK government has secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into users' encrypted iCloud backups.
07 Feb 2025
WorldUK Navy's new dress code allows women to wear saris
The British Royal Navy has updated its dress code, allowing female officers to wear saris as part of their uniforms during formal mess functions.
06 Feb 2025
TechnologyWorld's 1st lab-grown meat for pets available in the UK
Pets at Home, a leading UK pet retailer, has launched the world's first dog treat made from lab-grown meat.
02 Feb 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFirst-in-the-world: UK set to criminalize AI child abuse tools
The United Kingdom is set to become the first country to legislate against artificial intelligence (AI) tools used for generating sexual abuse images of children.
29 Jan 2025
CanadaLeaked UK government report shows 'Hindu nationalism' among new threats
A confidential United Kingdom Home Office report that was leaked has listed Hindu nationalist extremism and Khalistani extremism among nine newly identified national security threats.
28 Jan 2025
Business200 UK firms adopt permanent 4-day workweek without pay cuts
In a major departure from conventional employment practices, 200 UK companies have pledged a permanent four-day working week for their employees without any pay cut.
27 Jan 2025
Jaguar Land RoverJLR spending $81M to meet demand for bespoke car colors
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK's top luxury carmaker, has announced a whopping $81 million investment to expand its bespoke paint services.
24 Jan 2025
British AirwaysUK issues rare weather warning as 161km/h wind approaches
The Met Office in the United Kingdom has issued a rare "stay at home" warning as Storm Eowyn, expected to bring winds up to 161km/h, threatened parts of the country.
24 Jan 2025
Indira Gandhi'Emergency' screenings disrupted by 'Khalistani terrorists': UK MP demands action
Conservative Party Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, Bob Blackman has reported that "masked Khalistani terrorists" have been disrupting screenings of Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency in north-west London.
23 Jan 2025
AppleUK regulator to investigate Apple, Google's dominance in mobile ecosystems
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched strategic market status (SMS) investigations into the mobile ecosystems of tech giants Apple and Google.
21 Jan 2025
Hugh GrantPrince Harry's high-stakes trial against Rupert Murdoch's 'The Sun' begins
Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid newspapers has begun in London's High Court. The trial is expected to last between six to eight weeks.
20 Jan 2025
Health & WellnessBrain implant to improve mood set to begin trials soon
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) will conduct a groundbreaking trial of a brain-computer interface (BCI) device.
20 Jan 2025
Health & WellnessHow UK doctors removed brain tumor through patient's eye socket
In a landmark medical feat, surgeons from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have successfully removed a previously inoperable brain tumor.
