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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

UK invites applications for developers of AI medical devices

The MHRA is calling manufacturers to join the AI Airlock regulatory sandbox aiming to address regulatory challenges in healthcare.

UK cracks down on ‘gangs’ that smuggle people

31 arrests were made in a three-day operation alongside £400,000 in criminal cash and 10 fraudulent identity documents.

UK government launches Rural Flood Resilience Partnership

The collaboration is aimed at tackling flood risks, coastal erosion in rural areas.

UK calls for immediate ceasefire amidst escalating violence in West Asia

UK Deputy Permanent Representative James Kariuki called for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to restore peace in the region.

UK unveils new measures to combat violence against women

Raneem's Law and pilot protection order scheme aim to bolster urgent and appropriate response to domestic abuse.

UK, Italy discuss boosting of ties, start of ‘new chapter’ in bilateral ties

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome to build on an existing MoU.

UK condemns Houthi Attack on Gaza, calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN called for release of hostages, and end to heavy weaponry use while noting the human fatalities of the conflict in Gaza.

UK orders over 150k Mpox Vaccine Doses

The UK is working closely with international partners, including the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to monitor the situation and respond to any potential outbreaks.

UK pledges £1 million in aid to Vietnam, supports recovery after devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi

The funding will provide support for the initial phase of response and life-saving interventions for early recovery.

UK cracks down on non-consensual sharing of intimate images, makes it ‘priority offence’

A new legislation will impose fines up to 10% of worldwide revenue for offenders, and will require social media firms to take steps to remove illegal material from their sites.

On Camera

Indian bureaucracy doesn’t need DOGE. Hiring more would be better for efficiency

The view that bureaucracies are bloated with far too many employees preying on taxpayers money is a widely held myth. Research shows how significantly understaffed the Indian state is.

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.