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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

UK pledges £74 million for clean cooking

The initiative aims to reach 10 million people worldwide.

Keith Fraser reappointed for second term as UK’s Youth Justice Board chairman

Karin Phillips MBE has also been appointed as a member of the board from 1 November 2024 until 30 September 2025.

UK, Romania strengthen defence ties with New Treaty

Enhanced cooperation includes joint defence committee and information sharing.

UK water supply company fined for sewage leaks that killed protected fish

Swindon Magistrates' Court ordered Wessex Water to pay £560,000 in fines and costs.

UK NHS to curb reliance on agency staff, save billions

The UK government proposes new measures that if implemented could generate substantial savings for the NHS, enhance the quality of care, and improve patient safety.

Jonathan Powell appointed UK PM’s National Security Advisor

Powell, a former diplomat and Good Friday Agreement negotiator will succeed Tom Barrow.

Labour budget to ‘fix foundations’. churn ‘new path’, says UK PM

PM Starmer pledges long-term growth, investment, and more money for working people.

UK announces greater investment in affordable housing

UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeve announced the new package as part of the Budget that will deliver up to 5,000 new affordable social homes.

UK announces package to boost ties with Commonwealth nations

The announcements were made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy at the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting in Samoa.

UK to send female Governors to World Bank, IMF meetings

Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will announce new funding and reaffirm the UK's commitment to advancing gender equality on global stage.

On Camera

Asim Munir’s power is undisputed in Pakistan. Social media stories are just gossip

Pakistan’s political system is now too dead for a prime minister or any political party to pose a threat to Munir.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.