United Kingdom

New Zealand set to send troops to UK to train Ukrainian army

Aug 15, 2022 09:43

New Zealand is set to send 120 troops to the United Kingdom to help train Ukrainian soldiers to fight against Russian troops in front-line combat.
Drought declared across large parts of England amid surge in food prices

Aug 15, 2022 09:09

The vast swathes of England have been hit by an unprecedented drought following the driest July in the United Kingdom since 1935, with households facing another surge in food prices.
Mass crop failures expected in England as farmers demand hosepipe bans

Aug 14, 2022 04:36

Leaked documents predict crop failure rates of up to 50% as UK's water companies resist calls to prioritize food production.
British passengers face disruption as train drivers strike over pay

Aug 14, 2022 02:42

Rail passengers are facing disruption as train drivers have walked out across the United Kingdom in yet another series of strikes over low pay and working conditions.
Truss vs Sunak: Race for UK leadership heats up amid looming recession

Aug 10, 2022 08:55

Recently, Labour Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves was at pains to explain that the UK government has “lost control of the economy”, adding that “as families and pensioners worry about how they’re going to pay their bills, the Tory leadership candidates are touring the country announcing unworkable policies that will do nothing to help people get through this crisis.”
UK preparing for organized blackouts in January: Report

Aug 10, 2022 02:18

Britain is reportedly planning to impose organized blackouts for the nation's industry and households over the winter, when cold weather is expected to coincide with gas shortages.
UK meteorologists, water firms issue warnings as extreme heatwave looms

Aug 10, 2022 02:15

The UK's meteorological agency on Tuesday issued an "amber" warning for extreme heat while the country's biggest water provider said restrictions loom, as Britain braces for another punishing heatwave later this week.
Ashura in London, the hub of Shia Muslims

Aug 09, 2022 01:29

Hundreds of Londoners throng Hyde Park in the center of the British capital, to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) the grandson of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) in the battle of Karbala.
Muslims hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura worldwide

Aug 08, 2022 03:14

Millions of Muslims across the world are observing Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
UK museum to return Benin Bronzes stolen by colonial British to Nigeria

Aug 08, 2022 07:10

A British museum in the capital city of London has said that it would return dozens of artifacts looted by UK soldiers in Nigeria.