United Kingdom
UK’s Careful Diplomacy Faces Test Ahead of G7 Meeting
The UK government is navigating a complex diplomatic situation amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Telephone calls and WhatsApp messages are being exchanged between leaders, foreign ministers, and diplomats, indicating that the conflict is far from over. In response to the developing situation, the Foreign Office has activated two “crisis centres” – one handling […]
Western Allies Sanction Far-Right Israeli Ministers
The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for “repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities” in the West Bank. The sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze in the UK. Both ministers lead far-right political parties that […]
UK Unemployment Rate Hits Nearly Four-Year High
The UK’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.6% in the three months leading up to April, marking its highest level since July 2021. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this increase is attributed to businesses being hit by a UK tax rise and US tariffs. The ONS reported that the number of people […]
Foreign Office Staff Told to Consider Resigning Over Gaza Policy
More than 300 Foreign Office staff have been advised to consider resigning if they profoundly disagree with the UK government’s policy on Gaza. The staff members had raised concerns about potential UK “complicity” in Israel’s conduct in Gaza, questioning the UK’s continued arms sales and Israel’s disregard for international law. In a letter to Foreign […]
UK Inflation Hits 15-Month High: A Closer Look at the Numbers
The UK’s annual inflation rate has surged to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, exceeding analysts’ forecasts of 3.3%. This marks the highest rate since the beginning of 2024, and it’s clear that the increase in household bills has had a significant impact on the inflation rate. According to the Office for National […]
UK Suspends Trade Talks with Israel Over Gaza Conflict
The British government has suspended new free trade negotiations with Israel due to its military conduct in the war on Gaza. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed horror at the military escalation in Gaza, stating that the level of suffering by children in Gaza was “utterly intolerable”. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced additional sanctions on […]
EU and UK Ink Post-Brexit Deal on Security, Fisheries, and Energy
The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed on a new defense and security pact as part of a comprehensive reset of their relations after years of Brexit tensions(Post-Brexit deal). The pact formalizes cooperation on matters such as hybrid warfare, cybersecurity, and maritime safety. According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the […]
UK Economy Sees Unexpected Growth Amid Tariff Concerns
The UK economy has exceeded expectations with a 0.7% growth in the January-to-March period, according to the Office for National Statistics. This growth beats economists’ forecasts of a 0.6% increase and is attributed to strong performance in the services sector. UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves stated that the figures “show the strength and potential of […]
UK PM’s Properties Targeted in Suspected Arson Attacks
A 21-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday in connection with suspected arson attacks on two properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Metropolitan Police force apprehended the suspect “on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life” and is currently holding him in custody. The arrest follows a series of incidents involving properties […]
“Our Country is a Home,Not a Hotel”- Kemi Badenoch
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to adopt her party’s deportation bill to reduce immigration. In a video posted on her X handle, Ms. Badenoch warned that approximately two million immigrants could automatically claim British citizenship by next year. “From next year, two million immigrants could automatically […]