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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicUnited Kingdom

Topic: United Kingdom

UK Pledges £4.5m for Ukraine war crimes justice efforts

Funding to support documentation, investigation, and prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine.

UK tightens incinerator rules to boost recycling

The government's decision comes as almost half of all waste collected by local authorities in 2022/23 was incinerated, with just 40% recycled.

UK to train 180 Ukrainian soldiers in combat mental health first aid in 2025

The CSSC equips soldiers with battle shock management techniques for before and during combat, as well as trauma risk management and signposting for clinical support following the fight.

Bradford secures £5 million boost as UK’s ‘City of Culture’

The funding will support a year-long program of events and cultural regeneration.

UK government pledges £15M to combat food wastage

Surplus edible food to be redistributed to those in need. Government funding will support charities with resources for this redistribution.

UK condemns arrest of overseas Britishers in Hong Kong

Foreign Secretary Lammy Tuesday called for repeal of 'extra-territorial' National Security Law.

Japan grants ‘protected status’ to 39 British products

These products have already been protected and recognized as geographical indications (GIs) by the UK Government.

UK Government pledges £1.6 billion to fix potholes

Funding to repair local roads and fill potholes in England.

UK pledges $13.9 million to UNDP

The funding is aimed to tackle climate change, poverty, and governance, UNDP said.

UK announces plan to tackle driving test wait times

New measures aim to get more new drivers on the road and stop learner drivers from being ripped off by unscrupulous websites.

On Camera

Debt target to central schemes, expect three significant changes in Budget 2026

The absence of major adjustments in tax rates has meant a decline in general interest in the annual budgets, with less curiosity about what they contain. Budget 2026 could change that.

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.