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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

UK awards businesses £51.9 million grant for carbon neutral practices

The funding aims to support innovative emission-cutting technologies.

UK floods: Floods Minister meets Environment Agency Chief Executive

The discussion Tuesday focused on response to recent flooding events and ongoing situation.

Elon Musk has seized on UK grooming gangs issue for his own cause, not for rape victims

The figure of the Pakistani immigrant sexual groomer is real—but also serves as a pretext for failing to address toxic youth masculinity and deep vulnerabilities of young women.

UK urges Sudan to cooperate with aid organisations to address country’s food security situation

In statement at UNSC, Ambassador James Kariuki noted that famine is spreading rapidly with over 630,000 people at risk.

UK condemns deteriorating healthcare in Gaza

UK's Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward called it 'completely unacceptable' noting that over 1,000 medical personnel have been killed, injured, or detained since 7 October.

New UK laws to allow travel, social media blackouts for suspected ‘people smugglers’

The Home Office has brought in tough measures to dismantle organised immigration crime networks.

UK mandates sustainable fuel for flights

All flights departing from the UK must contain a minimum of 2% SAF by 2025, increasing to 10% by 2030 and 22% by 2040, a press release noted.

UK pledges £61 million to tackle global humanitarian crises

Funding to Address Root Causes of Migration, Including Conflict, Climate Change, and Poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

UK condemns Houthi attacks on Israel, international shipping

Ambassador Barbara Woodward called for immediate halt to aggression.

The case of Yang Tengbo, accused of spying for China in UK, exploiting connection with royal family

UK’s Special Immigration Appeals Commission this month upheld a 2023 ban on the Chinese national’s entry into the nation, citing security concerns. Yang has denied charges against him.

On Camera

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.