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Sunday, November 17, 2024

UK facing unprecedented nurses strike over pay

Chukwudubem Ifeajuna, a nurse in the south of England, loves his job, but next month will walk out for two days as part of British nurses' biggest ever strike action, which he says is necessary for staff and patient welfare alike.

UK announces ending of troop deployment to UN mission in Mali

The UK announced Monday that the country is ending troop deployment to the UN mission in Mali earlier than expected, with British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey saying that two coups in Mali in three years had "undermined" international efforts to maintain peace.

Rain will likely spoil Pakistan vs. England T-20 World Cup final

Skipper Jos Buttler believes an "incredibly dangerous" England will be hard to beat in Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final, but Pakistan say they have "all bases covered" -- and then there's the threat of rain.

England will make last-minute calls on fitness of Malan and Mark Wood

England will make last-minute calls on fitness of Malan and Mark Wood as they look to spoil the party in Thursday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, Jos Buttler said

English man throws petrol bombs on migrants

A man threw petrol bombs attached to fireworks at a centre for processing migrants in the southern English port of Dover on Sunday and then killed himself

Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s first Indian-origin PM

Rishi Sunak becomes the first person of Indian ancestry to hold the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Truss pledges UK military support until Ukraine prevails at UN

"At this crucial moment in the conflict, I pledge that we will sustain or increase our military support to Ukraine for as long as it takes."

Unveiling of the new prime minister of UK

The results of the British Conservative Party leadership contest will be announced around 12.30 pm

“You don’t wait till the crisis hits you,” learning from Gordon Brown

The British government came under pressure to set out plans immediately to support families through a mounting cost of living crisis.

UK Conservative Party candidates argue over economic policy

Sunak said winning next election depends on tackling inflation; Truss contends UK must not talk itself into recession

UK eases sanctions on Russia

London has re-allowed the provision of insurance for aircraft, sea vessels and their components to Russia-linked entities

England fans erupt as long wait for international success ends

"Huge congratulations to Sarina, Leah (Williamson) and the whole team," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.