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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicUK government

Topic: UK government

Bradford secures £5 million boost as UK’s ‘City of Culture’

The funding will support a year-long program of events and cultural regeneration.

Opt-out program in UK identifies thousands with HIV, hepatitis B & C cases

The highest number of new diagnoses was for hepatitis B, which the UKHSA said reflects a greater prevalence of undiagnosed hepatitis B compared with hepatitis C and HIV.

UK government unveils £3 billion housing support package

The guarantees aims to boost lending and stimulate home construction.

UK targets 50 million annual visitors by 2030

New Delhi: The UK government announced a target to welcome 50 million international visitors annually by 2030. This ambitious goal is part of a broader...

Is having an India connection an advantage or a liability? Global leaders are divided

International media also examines Indian economy. In an interview, RBI chief Shaktikanta Das defends country's resilience, saying it can handle any spillover shocks as Trump takes office.

UK pledges $1 million in typhoon relief to The Philippines

The assistance will be distributed via WFP and UNICEF.

UK overhauls children’s social care system

Reforms aim to tackle neglect, empower social workers, and increase transparency.

Funding boost for UK’s criminal legal aid lawyers

The government allocated £24 million to increase pay and travel reimbursement for lawyers.

UK to support efforts to enhance NATO’s Space capabilities

Defence Secretary John Healey signed a letter of intent Thursday paving the way for closer collaboration between NATO allies on government and commercial space launch capabilities.

UK pledges £7.5 Million to African mission in Somalia

The additional funding will support ATMIS troops, transition to Somali forces.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.