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TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

Australia, US & UK strike ‘$245 billion’ submarine deal to counter China

Deal envisages sale of American US Virginia class submarines to Canberra & development of a new nuclear-powered submarine. Beijing calls it ‘serious nuclear proliferation’.

Solidarity pours in for Gary Lineker, after ‘beyond awful’ response to UK immigrant policy costs him BBC show

Former England football captain was removed as host of 'Match of the Day' following his controversial comment on Britain's proposed new policy on asylum seekers.

UK plans new law to ban asylum for migrants entering country through illegal routes, boats

PM Rishi Sunak has made stopping boat arrivals one of five key priorities after migrants arriving in England soared to more than 45,000 last year.

‘Inappropriate if China is arming Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine,’ says UK Navy chief

UK’s First Sea Lord & Navy Chief Ben Key says his country wants a partnership with India, including for transfer of technology for naval electric propulsion & jet engines. 

Saudi, UK defence ministers agree to study future combat air cooperation, says Saudi news agency

British defence ministry said the two nations confirmed a common desire for closer industrial collaboration, but made no reference to the FCAS fighter project.

UK brings in negative Covid-19 test requirement for travellers from China

The United Kingdom has joined a growing list of countries, including India, to introduce curbs on travellers from China amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.

Britain approves first coal mine in decades despite climate targets, draws criticism

The new deep coal in northwest England will produce high-polluting fuel used in steelmaking, drawing criticism from opposition parties, climate activists including Greta Thunberg and Greenpeace.

UK PM Rishi Sunak says ‘golden era’ of relations with China is over

During a speech, Sunak said Britain's approach to China needed to evolve and Beijing was 'consciously competing for global influence using all the levers of state power'.

UK trade minister Greg Hands to meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, draws China’s anger

Hands, who is set to visit Taiwan this week, will co-host the 25th annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks, with President Tsai.

Should India go big or small? Lessons from governments of the UK and East Asian countries

India's govt sector is large compared to East Asia. Yet, we have poor-quality public services. It might be prudent to take a look at what they actually deliver and at what cost.India's govt sector is large compared to East Asia. Yet, we have poor-quality public services. It might be prudent to take a look at what they actually deliver and at what cost.

On Camera

There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

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.