Afghanistan: Last plane carrying British soldiers leaves Kabul airport
Aug 29, 2021, at 09:50 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: The last aircraft carrying members of the British military has left the airport in the Afghan capital, the UK Ministry of Defence announced here on Sunday.
Last plane carrying British soldiers leaves Kabul airport
Aug 29, 2021, at 03:49 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: The last aircraft carrying members of the British military has left the airport in the Afghan capital, the UK Ministry of Defence announced here on Sunday.
Former UK PM Tony Blair slams western alliance for 'abandonment' of Afghanistan
Aug 23, 2021, at 07:33 am
London: Former UK prime Minister Tony Blair has criticised the "abandonment" of Afghanistan by US and NATO forces and called the move "dangerous" and "unnecessary".
UK plan thwarts access to truth over Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’
Aug 12, 2021, at 12:12 am
Two independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday expressed serious concern over a United Kingdom plan to end prosecutions for grave violations committed during the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland, long known as “the Troubles”.
Tory MP warns UK, US and EU of a 'very miserable century' unless they deal with China now
Aug 10, 2021, at 05:20 pm
London: Tory MP and Chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee, Tobias Ellwood, has said the UK, US, and European Union should work together to resolve issues with China.
UK govt asks its citizens to leave Afghanistan amid 'worsening security situation'
Aug 08, 2021, at 12:13 am
London: The UK government has directed its citizens to leave Afghanistan amid ' worsening security situation' in the country.
British MPs vote for UK to stage diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Jul 16, 2021, at 11:44 pm
London: The UK House of Commons has unanimously passed a motion calling for the British government to stage a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics unless the Chinese government ends the “atrocities” taking place in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
UK: Matt Hancock resigns as health secretary after breaking social distance guidance
Jun 27, 2021, at 03:47 pm
London/UNI: Britain's health secretary Matt Hancock resigned from his position on Saturday after he was found in breach of social distancing norms by kissing a colleague.
UK govt updates green, red travel lists of countries effective June 30
Jun 25, 2021, at 02:30 pm
London/Sputnik: UK transport minister Grant Shapps announced on Thursday changes to the "green" and "red" lists of countries depending on the risk of COVID-19 exposure, effective June 30.
EU, UK expand sanctions on Myanmar military
Jun 22, 2021, at 03:24 pm
Brussels/Sputnik: The European Union and the United Kingdom announced on Monday fresh sanctions on Myanmar’s officials and companies with ties to the military, which seized power in February.
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab slams China over Apple Daily crackdown
Jun 19, 2021, at 02:08 am
London: UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Thursday targeted China over the raids and arrests at Apple Daily in Hong Kong and said it demonstrated Beijing is using the National Security Law to target dissenting voices.
UK: Parliament approves extending COVID-19 restrictions until July 19
Jun 17, 2021, at 02:23 pm
London/Sputnik: The House of Commons of the UK Parliament approved on Wednesday the government's proposal to postpone the deadline for lifting quarantine restrictions in England until July 19 due to the surge of COVID-19.
China, Britain exchange barbs over 'Six-monthly Report' on Hong Kong
Jun 13, 2021, at 05:27 am
Beijing: The Chinese government has condemned the British government's move of releasing a 'Six-monthly Report' on Hong Kong.
UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee in 'secret ceremony'
May 30, 2021, at 02:41 pm
London/UNI: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee, Carrie Symonds, got married in a secret ceremony on Saturday, local media reported on Sunday.
Rights experts condemn UK racism report attempting to ‘normalize white supremacy’
Apr 20, 2021, at 05:35 pm
New York: UN independent human rights experts on Monday denounced a government-backed report into racism in the United Kingdom, saying that it further distorted and falsified historical facts, and could even fuel racism and racial discrimination.
UK adds Pakistan in high-risk country for terror financing; Pakistan opposes
Apr 14, 2021, at 12:22 am
The United Kingdom government has put Pakistan on the list of 21 countries that are considered high-risk countries for money laundering and terror financing. The country still remains on the grey list of the global terror watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Monday expressed reservations on the inclusion, calling the move “devoid of facts”.
UK armed forces bill would limit war crimes accountability: UN rights chief
Apr 13, 2021, at 04:24 pm
New York: Legislation under consideration in the UK regarding armed forces personnel could limit accountability for war crimes if it is passed in its current form, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday.
Boris Johnson opts out of Prince Philip’s funeral amid Covid-19 restrictions: Downing Street
Apr 11, 2021, at 02:52 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not attend Prince Philip’s funeral later this month in order to make room for as many family members as possible, amid strict coronavirus regulations, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
UK's decision to put Pakistan on travel 'red list' irks Minister Asad Umar
Apr 05, 2021, at 04:53 am
Islamabad: The United Kingdom's decision to add Pakistan to its travel 'red list' has left the South Asian nation's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar irked.
Xinjiang sanctions: Boris Johnson slams China
Mar 29, 2021, at 04:41 pm
London: British PM Boris Johnson has slammed China for imposing sanctions on nine UK individuals and four entities and said the freedom to speak out in opposition against the abuse faced by Uyghurs in Xinjiang is fundamental.
Xinjiang sanctions: Boris Johnson slams China
Mar 29, 2021, at 04:00 am
London: British PM Boris Johnson has slammed China for imposing sanctions on nine UK individuals and four entities and said the freedom to speak out in opposition against the abuse faced by Uyghurs in Xinjiang is fundamental.
Chinese Foreign Ministry summons UK Ambassador
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:44 pm
Beijing/UNI: The Chinese Foreign Ministry informed on Tuesday that it had summoned the UK Ambassador to Beijing and lodged a protest against the UK's decision to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for alleged human rights violations against Uyghur people in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
Russia ready to address UK security concerns at negotiating table: Ambassador
Mar 21, 2021, at 02:54 pm
London/Sputnik: Russia prefers to deal with UK's accusations and security concerns through dialogue and argumentation, Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrei Kelin told London’s LBC radio.
Over 30 arrested during anti-lockdown protests in London: Police
Mar 21, 2021, at 02:41 pm
London/Sputnik: At least 33 people were arrested during anti-lockdown protests in London on Saturday, according to police.
UK: Protestors clash with London Police
Mar 15, 2021, at 02:06 am
London/Sputnik: Police in London clashed with people who gathered at a vigil on Saturday to commemorate Sarah Everard and call for changes that will keep others safe, hours after a police officer had been charged with killing the woman, media reported.
UK's Raab slams Iran's 'wholly arbitrary' trial of dual citizen on 2nd set of charges
Mar 15, 2021, at 02:02 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The continuation of persecution of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran is "unacceptable and unjustifiable," UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday, urging for the UK-Iranian dual national's immediate release.
UK unemployment rate up to 5.1 pc in Q4 of 2020 - Office for National Statistics
Feb 23, 2021, at 09:12 pm
London/Sputnik: The UK unemployment rate rose to 5.1 percent in the three months to December last year, while the number of workers on payroll has fallen by 726,000 since the COVID-19 pandemic began in February 2020, the Office for National Statistics reported on Tuesday.
Meghan Markle wins privacy lawsuit after UK tabloid publishes private letter
Feb 12, 2021, at 07:21 am
London/Sputnik: The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has won a privacy lawsuit filed against a UK media company that published excerpts of a letter sent to her estranged father two years ago, the London High Court said in a ruling on Thursday.
Japan, British ministers exchange views on China's decision to change Coast Guard Law
Feb 08, 2021, at 03:51 pm
Tokyo: Japan and British ministers recently raised concern over China's decision to change Coast Guard Law.
Britain passes amendment to trade law which may block future trade deals with China
Feb 06, 2021, at 05:49 pm
London: An amendment to a British trade law that would potentially block future trade deals with China over alleged genocide in the Xinjiang region has cleared a key legislative hurdle, reports South China Morning Post.