Margaret Thatcher statue egged shortly after installation, booed by passerby
Margaret Thatcher who died on 8 April, 2013 became the first woman Prime Minister of Britain in 1979.
May 16, 2022, 12:32 PM IST
United Kingdom advises against travel to Sri Lanka amid political instability
"If you are in Sri Lanka at this time, or considering travel, you should avoid all protests and follow the advice of local authorities," the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) said in a statement.
May 13, 2022, 23:48 PM IST
Calling man bald at work is sexual harassment, rules UK tribunal
Supervisor Jamie King at the factory reportedly referred to Tony Finn's lack of hair during an argument.
May 13, 2022, 22:53 PM IST
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's khaki fleece jacket auctioned for over Rs 85.5 lakh in London
The starting bidding price of Zelenskyy's 'famous khaki' was 50,000 pounds however, British PM Boris Johnson urged the buyers to bid higher for the fleece personally signed by the Ukrainian president.
May 09, 2022, 10:12 AM IST
UK Foreign Secretary advises allies to 'double down' and send tanks and jets to Ukraine
Although NATO countries have sent missiles and armoured vehicles to Ukraine, they have been reluctant to send fighter planes because of concerns about the escalation of the war, a PTI report stated.
Apr 28, 2022, 14:18 PM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat after grand welcome in Delhi
Talking to the media after the ceremonial welcome, UK PM Boris Johnson said that relations with India were never so strong.
Apr 22, 2022, 10:38 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson to begin two-day India visit to 'deepen strategic ties'
Ahead of Johnson's two-day visit, Downing Street has stressed that the UK would not look to "lecture" India over its neutral stance in the United Nations or its decision to hike Russian oil imports, reported ANI.
Apr 21, 2022, 06:12 AM IST
Ukraine war: West to impose more sanctions against Russia after horrific Bucha killings
The European Commission proposed a fifth package of sanctions including a ban on coal imports from Russia that could be adopted as soon as Wednesday once unanimously approved by the 27-nation bloc's ambassadors.
Apr 06, 2022, 18:56 PM IST
UK's NHS adds 9 new Covid-19 symptoms to its official list as free testing ends, details here
According to the reports, the NHS has added nine extra symptoms linked to Covid-19 to its official list.
Apr 04, 2022, 22:33 PM IST
Owner crashes brand new Ferrari 488 worth Rs 1.2 crore mins after taking delivery
The brand-new Ferrari 488 crashed only moments after it left the showroom on April 1, with no injuries reported to the ones involved. However, the 488's front end has been extensively damaged.
Apr 03, 2022, 10:11 AM IST
Covid-19: New mutant 'XE' found in UK, more transmissible than Omicron sub-variant- WHO
The United Kingdom has reported 637 cases of XE and experts said it has shown a variable growth rate. According to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), its new analysis has examined three recombinants known as XF, XE, and XD.
Apr 02, 2022, 20:11 PM IST
10-year-old kids get a chance to drive Lamborghini, Ferrari on track
Participants aged 10 to 17 years will be supervised by TrackDays and the event will take place on a race track which is a controlled environment on private property.
Apr 02, 2022, 13:00 PM IST
Bizzare! UK prisoner escapes custody wearing just underwear and socks, search underway
According to the police, the prisoner that 32-year-old prisoner, identified as Kyle Darren Eglington, escaped custody in merely underpants and socks.
Mar 27, 2022, 12:01 PM IST
Britain to give thousands more missiles to Ukraine amid Russian invasion
“The United Kingdom will work with our allies to step up military and economic support to Ukraine, strengthening their defences as they turn the tide in this fight,” Johnson said.
Mar 24, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine war: UK PM Boris Johnson's 6-point plan to resolve Ukraine crisis
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an opinion piece in New York Times collated a 6 step plan to help Ukraine against Moscow’s assault.
Mar 07, 2022, 08:15 AM IST
UK, allies will respond decisively, says Boris Johnson after Putin announces ‘military action’ in Ukraine
"I am appalled by the horrific events in Ukraine and I have spoken to President Zelenskyy to discuss next steps," said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Feb 24, 2022, 12:05 PM IST
Deltacron, earlier touted as lab error, might be real - What we know about the hybrid Covid-19 variant
Health officials in the UK have identified a patient diagnosed with both Delta and Omicron at the same time. A source at the UK Health Security Agency insisted officials were "not concerned" by the variant because case numbers are "low"
Feb 15, 2022, 09:54 AM IST
Pornography websites in UK told to verify if users are 18 or older
Research has suggested that half of 11 to 13-year-old kids in the UK have seen pornography, and many younger children have stumbled upon porn online.
Feb 08, 2022, 20:35 PM IST
UK warns Russia of sanctions on Kremlin-linked people, businesses
The sanctions allow Britain to freeze individual assets and ban individual from entering the United Kingdom.
Jan 31, 2022, 16:24 PM IST
No face mask, Covid-19 passes required in UK as government lifts Omicron curbs
From today, face coverings are no longer required by law anywhere in England, and a legal requirement for Covid passes for entry into nightclubs and other large venues has been scrapped.
Jan 27, 2022, 08:27 AM IST
