The UK has introduced a 15-day visa processing target to improve efficiency, especially for Indian applicants. This move aims to reduce waiting times and enhance the experience for those traveling,…
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UK Government Borrowing Exceeds Expectations at £17.4bn in October
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansThe UK government borrowed £17.4bn in October, above the expected £12.3bn, mainly due to rising debt interest payments. This is the second-highest October borrowing on record, adding pressure on Chancellor…
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Europe’s leaders welcome Starmer after ‘historic’ UK election
European Council President Charles Michel hails a “new cycle for the U.K.” Leaders across Europe on Friday reacted to the U.K.’s dramatic election, heaping praise on Labour leader and incoming…
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British Intelligence Moves to Protect Research Universities from Espionage
The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency warned the country’s leading research universities on Thursday that foreign states are targeting their institutions and imperiling national security. “We know that our…
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US could station nuclear weapons in UK for first time in 15 years amid Russian threat, reports say
The US is planning to station nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years amid a growing threat from Russia, according to a report. RAF Lakenheath…
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UK ‘as committed as ever’ to protecting Red Sea shipping after Houthi attack on tanker, says Grant Shapps
The UK is “as committed as ever” to protecting shipping in the Red Sea following a strike on an oil tanker, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said. A blaze on British-linked oil tanker the Marlin Luanda in…
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Joint Declaration on the Strategic Partnership Between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Bulgaria
1. Joint Declaration, signed by the representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the ‘United Kingdom’) and the Republic of Bulgaria (hereinafter…
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Post-Brexit Shift in Immigration May Mean Higher Wages and More Self-Sufficient UK Economy
Immigration played a key role in the UK’s decision in 2016 to leave the EU. Opinion polls showed strong support among leave voters for an end to free movement and…
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UK’s Sunak Raises ‘Strong Concerns’ Over Alleged China Spy in Parliament
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak raised “very strong concerns” with Beijing about China’s alleged interference in the U.K. parliament. Sunak relayed his concerns to Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the…
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The week until Sunday was the first-ever time such a protracted heatwave had occurred in September, the Met Office said The UK had an unprecedented seventh consecutive day of 30C…