UK set to cut public spending by billions of pounds
Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is set to detail billions of pounds of spending cuts in her Spring Statement on Wednesday to address the country's ailing public finances.
Heathrow resumes operations as global airlines scramble after shutdown
London’s Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday, a day after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe’s busiest airport, causing global travel chaos.
London’s Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut
Britain's Heathrow airport, Europe's busiest, was shut down early Friday for 24 hours after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said.
PIA to resume UK flights after four-year ban
The EU and UK flight bans inflicted severe financial losses on PIA, reportedly amounting to nearly $150 million per year.
France, Italy, UK order more air defence missiles
European governments are under pressure to step up on defence after US President Donald Trump questioned whether the United States -- the guarantor of Europe's security since World War II -- should continue its central role in NATO.
Manchester United announce plans for new 100,000-seat stadium
United have now confirmed their "intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area".
Ahsan Iqbal Faces Backlash at Oxford Over Election Controversy
At Oxford University, Ahsan Iqbal was introduced as a member of the party accused of colluding with the military to rig Pakistan’s elections. The incident highlighted growing international concerns over electoral legitimacy and democratic backsliding in the country.
Architect’s joy as London Eye still sparkling after 25 years
Stamped on souvenirs, sketched by street artists and snapped in an endless stream of selfies, the Eye has become nearly as big a landmark as Big Ben.
Muslims break fast inside Windsor Castle in historic first
For many attendees, breaking their fast in one of the world’s most famous royal residences was a deeply moving experience.
UK govt cracks down on online knife sales
The jail terms for retailers who sell knives to under-18s will also be increased from six months to up to two years under the new law.
Quran Burning in London Sparks Physical Confrontations Outside Turkish Embassy
A man burned the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in London, prompting an elderly man to confront him and a delivery worker to physically strike him. The incident, which quickly went viral, has reignited debates on free speech and hate speech laws in the UK.
King Charles praises landmark Jewish-Muslim reconciliation accord
Observers hope that the agreement will lead to the creation of a joint body to monitor antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents in the UK.