the United Kingdom

THE UNITED KINGDOM NEWS

'I'm not hiding from that': UK Cabinet Office minister concedes leaked Mandelson messages on Starmer's Downing Street are 'embarrassing'

June 02, 2026 10:08 pm

The messages were included in nearly 1,500 pages of documents released following a parliamentary “Humble Address”.

Inside the British lab hunting for dangers lurking in AI

May 26, 2026 9:17 am

Another research area is studying whether AI models recognize when they are being tested and alter their behavior, a development that would signal AI’s level of awareness and capacity to deceive.

Keir Starmer and Labour are hanging on by a thread. Is Britain entering a new multi-party era?

May 12, 2026 12:24 pm

The UK local election results pose serious challenges to Sir Keir Starmer’s political survival. It also underlines the rise of Reform as a national contender

'Fluent in English': Kerala High Court finds 6-year-old ‘confined’, out of school, sends him back to UK

May 04, 2026 12:51 pm

The Kerala High Court was hearing a petition challenging the family court’s February 27 order that had declined interim custody to the child’s maternal grandfather and aunt in a cross-border custody dispute.

UK moves to phase out smoking: Anyone born after 2008 faces lifetime cigarette ban

April 23, 2026 1:27 pm

The UK has passed a historic bill banning tobacco sales for anyone born after 2008, creating a smoke-free generation. The law also tightens rules on vapes to curb youth addiction.

British teens resist Australian-style social media ban

March 17, 2026 8:57 am

Despite knowing of the risks of social media, the pupils were ‌mostly opposed to a ban.

UK launches all-digital eVisa system for Indian travellers: Here's how to apply

February 26, 2026 4:00 pm

Travellers will now receive an eVisa, which can be accessed through their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) online account

The Mandelson fallout: Epstein Files are decimating Keir Starmer’s ‘public service’ promise

February 12, 2026 10:18 am

The old ruse of simply hoping that the media juggernaut will move on has not worked for Starmer. Painting this as a saga of unfortunate decisions guided by his advisors only makes the PM seem weaker

Meta is failing to prevent illegal betting ads, says UK gambling watchdog

January 21, 2026 9:04 am

Though sports betting and online gambling is legal in the UK, operators must adhere to stringent regulations set forth by the UK Gambling Commission.

Virgin Atlantic boosts London Heathrow-Bengaluru connectivity, now 11 flights per week

December 29, 2025 7:57 pm

Since 2019, Virgin Atlantic has increased capacity to India by 250 per cent, now offering over 500,000 seats annually between the UK and India, a company statement said.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement