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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

UK gives alcohol industry tax reliefs, hopes for growth, innovation

The announcement is in line with the Prime Minister's 'Plan for Change' aiming to bolster economic growth

UK Minister highlights potential of AI in healthcare

Baroness Merron spoke at 'Responsible AI: Women and Healthcare Conference 2025' in London.

UK Minister vows to bolster security ties with Nigeria

Their discussions centred around reaffirming the UK's commitment to the existing Security and Defence Partnership between the two nations, as well as addressing shared security concerns in the region.

UK calls for cooperation with ICC in Darfur

The country also announced additional £20 million in funding to assist with increased food production and life-saving sexual and reproductive health services for refugees fleeing Sudan.

UK councils tap into AI to improve public services

Local councils aim to identify vulnerable people, prevent rent arrears, and improve living standards.

‘Expect action,’ says India on reports of vandalism in UK theatres during screening of ‘Emergency’

About the attacks by alleged Khalistan supporters, foreign ministry spokesperson said it continues to concern about violent protests, ‘high commission in touch with community’.

‘UN-LAS cooperation important to solve regional conflicts,’ UK says at UNSC

UK Deputy Permanent Representative to UN reiterated the country's support to this cooperation.

UK calls for focus on children amid conflict resolution in Gaza

UK Ambassador to the UN called for urgent support for children suffering from recent conflict and acknowledged the work done by the UNRWA.

UK condemns violence in Colombia

UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador James Kariuki noted that the ELN and EMBF clash left over 80 dead, and displaced another 18,000 people.

UK unveils new ‘honest, deliverable’ plan for 40 Hospitals

The announcement comes in light of a review by the Department of Health and Social Care which said the previous government’s plan to deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030 was “unfunded and undeliverable”.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

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.