United Kingdom

May seeks 'special partnership' with EU after Brexit

Mar 29, 2017 02:29

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger the process of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, launching the two year exit negotiations likely to be the most complex London has held since World War Two.
UK ethnic minorities get tougher punishment: Report

Mar 28, 2017 11:08

Black and other ethnic minority groups may be given more severe punishments at British courts because they distrust the UK criminal justice system and are reluctant to plead guilty, according to a new report.
May offering no powers to Scotland ahead of Brexit: Sturgeon

Mar 28, 2017 02:17

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon holds a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May ahead of Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Muslim women rally in London in solidarity with attack victims

Mar 27, 2017 15:31

Dozens of Muslim women have gathered on Westminster Bridge in London to express solidarity with the victims of Wednesday’s deadly attack outside the British Parliament.
Reported human trafficking cases in UK surge by 80%: Report

Mar 26, 2017 09:57

Official statistics show the number of potential human trafficking victims identified in the UK has surged by nearly 80 percent in a year, triggering concerns about modern slavery.
UK: Thousands march in London against Brexit

Mar 26, 2017 01:03

Thousands of Britons have taken the streets of London to protest against leaving the European Union.
London attacker visited Saudi Arabia three times, Saudi embassy confirms

Mar 26, 2017 00:56

The Saudi embassy in the United Kingdom has confirmed that London attack suspect Khalid Masood visited the kingdom three times, including two stints teaching English there.
British Muslim leaders call for unity after London attack

Mar 24, 2017 03:30

British Muslim leaders have denounced the deadly Daesh terror attack at the heart of London, calling on all communities to stand together in the face of terrorism.
Scottish parliament to resume debate on Tuesday

Mar 24, 2017 03:30

Scotland's parliament has announced that it will resume its independence referendum debate next week, Tuesday.
Westminster assailant was British-born and known to MI5: May

Mar 23, 2017 14:10

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says the Westminster assailant was British-born and known to the country’s domestic intelligence agency, MI5, and had been investigated before.