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Syria reaffirms support for Palestinians, deplores ‘invalid’ Balfour Declaration
Nov 02, 2021 08:17The Syrian parliament has denounced as “invalid” the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which set out Britain’s aim to establish a national home for the Zionists in Palestine, saying the Syrian government and nation will continue to support Palestinians until full restoration of their legitimate rights.
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Over 120 world leaders in Glasgow for "last, best hope" Climate summit
Nov 01, 2021 10:40British Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed more than 120 world leaders to historic climate talks in Glasgow Monday with the stark warning: "It's one minute to midnight, and we need to act now."
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Britain warns France: Back down in 48 hours or face trade trouble
Nov 01, 2021 10:36The UK warned France on Monday to back down in a fish row within 48 hours or face legal action under the Brexit trade deal amid an intensifying dispute between Paris and London.
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Hundreds march in London to remember those who died in state custody
Nov 01, 2021 10:31Hundreds of friends and relatives of people who died in prison or police custody in the UK have held a rally and remembrance procession through central London, calling for justice for their loved ones.
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UK trade unions rap Israel for ‘terrorist’ designation of Palestinian human rights groups
Nov 01, 2021 03:45Several trade unions in the United Kingdom have denounced Israel’s “outrageous” decision to designate six Palestinian human rights groups as terrorist organizations, urging the British government to reject the “draconian measure.”
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Johnson threatens to trigger trade dispute action against France next week
Oct 31, 2021 05:08British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns he could trigger a trade dispute mechanism against France, amid a post-Brexit fishing dispute which has sent diplomatic relations between Paris and London into freefall.
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UK to sell naval ships to Egypt for first time in 30 years
Oct 30, 2021 09:35The UK government has planned to conclude an agreement with Egypt for the sale of two ex-Royal Fleet Auxiliary solid stores ships for the first time in more than 30 years, a deal criticized by human rights groups.
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UK warns could board more French boats in fishing dispute
Oct 29, 2021 11:15The UK has warned France over the seizure of a British scallop dredger in French territorial waters, saying London could order the boarding of more French vessels in retaliation for the move.
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UK summons French ambassador over 'threats' as fishing dispute deepens
Oct 29, 2021 10:34The UK summoned the French ambassador on Thursday over the seizure of a British boat and "threats" made over post-Brexit fishing rights.
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Tax rises, inflation set to deteriorate living conditions in UK: Think tanks
Oct 29, 2021 10:23UK living standards might remain stagnant for the next few years due to hiking inflation and rising taxes, a leading research institute has warned.