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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

UK invests in Philippines’ quest for clean energy

The UK will support a solar energy project and the development of four new wind farms in the country.

US, UK, Germany & France welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

IAEA board's resolution in June stated that if Iran failed to cooperate fully with the agency to resolve all outstanding safeguards issues further action would be required.

Starmer calls for coordinated action to tackle spiking, violence against women & girls

The office of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said authorities will train thousands of bar staff in how to spot and tackle spiking.

UK to help Pakistan develop tech to tackle climate change

The funding aims to support local businesses in adapting to climate change, and help create over 1 lakh jobs in the Asian country.

UK funds 20 climate-resilience projects across 5 continents

The project aims to build resilience against rising ocean temperatures. These will restore marine ecosystems, reduce poverty, and protect marine life.

UK govt launches public consultation to tackle ‘modern slavery in NHS supply chain’

New measures would require public bodies to actively identify and mitigate modern slavery risks.

UK pledges $1 million in typhoon relief to The Philippines

The assistance will be distributed via WFP and UNICEF.

Modi urges UK to hasten extradition of economic offenders in meeting with Starmer, restart FTA talks

India also announced the establishment of 2 new consulates, in Belfast and Manchester, as the Indian PM met British premier Keir Starmer on margins of G20 summit in Brazil.

UK overhauls children’s social care system

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

UK pledges £955 million to transform bus services

The funding aims to improve reliability, frequency, and affordability.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.