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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

312,000 rural homes & businesses in UK to get faster internet

The government has invested £800M in an overhaul of broadband infrastructure in England, Scotland, and Wales.

There’s a silent problem hurting growth in emerging economies—access to credit

Access to credit enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to invest in growth opportunities, expand operations and innovate.

UK envoy to Malaysia Ailsa Terry to join PM Starmer’s office as Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs

On Terry's departure, Deputy High Commissioner David Wallace will take over as Chargé d'Affaires.

Thousands rally in support of ethnic minorities amid violent anti-immigrant riots in UK

Hundreds of protesters in solidarity with immigrants gathered in London against the far-right, chanting slogans like 'refugees welcome', 'London against racism', 'migration is not a crime'.

Amid fears of military escalation, UK & Egypt ask airlines to avoid Lebanese, Iranian airspace

Airlines globally, including United Airlines & Singapore Airlines, have either suspended, delayed, or are revisiting flight schedules to West Asia after killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.

16-metre bridge constructed using recycled fishing nets in UK

The bridge, weighing 3.5 tonnes, will be a significant carbon save as it will require less maintenance than conventional bridges.

Bangladeshi C-130J goes back, Sheikh Hasina remains in India, UK plays hardball

Original plan was for Hasina to stay for a few hours in India before flying out to the UK, but she is now likely to remain here for a few more days.

Renewed rioting sweeps across UK over murder of 3 young girls in northwest England

Riots involving hundreds of anti-immigration protesters erupted after false information spread rapidly on social media that the suspect was a radical Muslim migrant.

After 3 deaths in Southport, anti-immigration demonstrators protest in Sunderland, other parts of UK

Protesters attacked police and started fires in the northeast English city. With three police officers injured, eight people have been arrested so far.

Students from Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana now face higher rejection rate for Canadian, Australian visas

Education and immigration consultants say post-pandemic skyrocketing net migration figures as well as rise in cases of visa fraud led many countries to introduce new, stricter visa rules.

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.