United Kingdom

UK’s slavery, human trafficking claims not rightly probed: Official

Jul 31, 2016 01:52

The British anti-slavery commissioner has expressed concerns over the country’s failure to adequately probe reports of human trafficking and modern slavery across the UK.
Some 7,000 Scots march against Brexit, demand 2nd independence vote

Jul 31, 2016 01:45

Thousands of pro-independence advocates in Scotland have taken to streets in Glasgow against Britain’s decision to leave the EU, demanding another referendum on independence from the UK.
Corbyn fights off court challenge on leadership ballot

Jul 29, 2016 03:42

A UK court has blocked a challenge to Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn’s right to stand for re-election, guaranteeing him a ballot in the upcoming vote.
British PM vows to protect rights of Poles in UK

Jul 29, 2016 03:35

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to protect the rights of the hundreds of thousands of Poles living in the United Kingdom, if British expats' rights are protected.
Brexit not to influence ties with Europe: British premier

Jul 28, 2016 02:35

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the country’s decision to leave the European Union will not affect ties with EU partners, calling for a stronger cooperation.
Terrorist attack 'highly likely' in UK: Intelligence agencies

Jul 27, 2016 11:22

British security services have warned that a terrorist attack in the country is "highly likely” following attacks in other parts of Europe.
Early 2017 best time to start Article 50: Liam Fox

Jul 27, 2016 02:08

Britain's Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox says next year could be the best time for Britain to start formal negotiations on withdrawal from the European Union so that a deal is reached before the 2020 national election.
Brexit poses risk to global growth: G20 nations

Jul 24, 2016 08:51

The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union poses risks to the world economy, the G20 group has warned.
UK poll shows Corbyn heavily favored over rival in leadership race

Jul 24, 2016 02:20

A new UK opinion poll indicates heavy support for current Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn over his top challenger Owen Smith in the party’s leadership contest next September.
Over 500,000 public sector workers receive counter-terror training

Jul 24, 2016 02:13

More than half a million public sector workers in the UK have received counter-terror training in order to spot and report potential extremists in their workplaces.