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Topic: United Kingdom

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first 100 days in office vital for his success

Bold, big-bang reforms will give the 56-year-old Labour leader the confidence to face the electorate, writes journalist Martin Ivens.

UK nationalises British Steel, ending 6-year Chinese control. Beijing fumes

The British govt says the takeover will protect more than 2,700 jobs & preserve steelmaking, vital to national security. China says move could deter future Chinese investments.

UK proposes social media curfew, disabling of addictive features for teens

According to the proposal, social media platforms would enable the overnight curfew by default, but 16- and 17-year-olds would be able to switch it off.

Farage steps down as MP amid scrutiny over undeclared gifts including $6.7 mn from crypto investor

Making the shock announcement, Nigel Farage said he will stand in the resulting by-election in Clacton, citing the opportunity 'to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment'.

UK’s ruling Labour Party still won’t make a woman prime minister

It’s now certain that Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street on July 20 and become the UK’s 59th PM and Labour’s 20th leader.

1st courtroom win on its side, UK startup Garfield AI wants to help those priced out of justice

Garfield AI helped a London freelancer win a payment dispute. Co-founder says it’s not going to replace human lawyers, but help them become more efficient.

After Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s only constant is Hot Podium Guy

As Downing Street sees yet another resignation, the internet’s favourite sound engineer proves more stable than the UK government.

UK seeks new low-cost long-range weapons to deploy in Ukraine without US input

3 British-designed systems are going to be tested over coming months in UK & Ukraine, with aim of being delivered to the front line within a year.

UK bans social media for children under 16. Which other countries have or are planning to?

The ban, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will cover platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, and will take effect in early 2027.

Hidden camera in Whitehall ceiling triggers fears of espionage in UK govt

The discovery is expected to significantly heighten anxieties over hostile espionage tactics, and leave the staff paranoid.

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India’s education system suffers from a mafia problem. More laws is not the solution

I have absolutely no doubt that the Nandan Nilekani-led NEET committee will come up with a very relevant and useful set of recommendations. But will it help?

Govt defends E20 in Parliament, says it shielded Indians from Rs 125/litre petrol during West Asia war

Centre tells Lok Sabha that ‘legacy vehicles’ face no significant impact from E20, says biofuel helped cushion consumers from global oil price spike.

The ‘outlier’ caves in: Permanent commission allowed for women in Indian Coast Guard

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a policy for gender-neutral induction and career progression of officers in Indian Coast Guard.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.