UK immigration fee hikes face criticism LONDON: The UK’s oldest medical union on Saturday hit out at government plans to increase the amount migrant workers... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:07pm
World Biden begins three-nation tour with stop in London DOVER AIR FORCE BASE: U.S. President Joe Biden departed on Sunday on a three-nation trip that will be dominated by a... Published 09 Jul, 2023 07:48pm
World UK environment minister quits with stinging criticism of PM Sunak LONDON: British international environment minister Zac Goldsmith on Friday resigned from government, criticising... Published 30 Jun, 2023 02:28pm
World UK prepared for a range of scenarios in Russia: PM Sunak LONDON: Britain is prepared for a range of scenarios in Russia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday, noting... Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:00pm
World Biden speaks by phone with Western leaders on Russian crisis WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday discussed the unfolding crisis in Russia with the leaders of France,... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
Business & Finance BoE hikes rate half-point as high inflation persists LONDON: The Bank of England Thursday lifted its key interest rate by a half-point to five percent to tackle... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
World Students among three dead in UK attacks NOTTINGHAM: Two students and a man in his 50s were stabbed to death and a van tried to mow down three other people ... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
World UK PM Sunak: I wasn’t prepared to intervene in Johnson honours list LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday said he had not been prepared to overrule recommendations made... Published 12 Jun, 2023 02:10pm
World UK opposition demands election amid Johnson ‘farce’ LONDON: UK opposition leader Keir Starmer on Sunday demanded a general election as three MPs from the ruling... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
World Sunak brings gifts to Biden - and message of UK-US unity WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was set Thursday for White House talks with President Joe Biden armed with... Published 08 Jun, 2023 11:30am
World UK PM Sunak: It's on me personally to meet pledge to halve inflation WASHINGTON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday he would take personal responsibility if he fails ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 10:56pm
World UK PM in Washington to meet Biden and talk tech, Ukraine WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak flew in to Washington late Tuesday lobbying for Britain to take a lead role... Published 07 Jun, 2023 11:35am
World UK PM says Wallace ‘widely-respected’ when asked about NATO prospects LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the country’s defence minister Ben Wallace was “widely-respected”... Published 05 Jun, 2023 04:10pm
World UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit Washington for talks with Biden next week LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will hold talks with US President Joe Biden next week in Washington where... Published 30 May, 2023 06:09pm
World Sunak vows to cut immigration as figures hit new high LONDON: Net migration in the UK hit a record 606,000 in 2022, official figures showed on Thursday, heaping pressure... Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am
World UK’s Sunak vows to cut immigration as figures hit new high LONDON: Net migration in the UK hit a record 606,000 in 2022, official figures showed on Thursday, heaping pressure... Published 25 May, 2023 05:25pm
World UK govt announces overseas student curbs to slash immigration LONDON: The UK government on Tuesday announced a package of measures aimed at international students, including a ... Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am
World UK aircraft carrier returning to Pacific in 2025: Sunak HIROSHIMA: Britain will send an aircraft carrier back to the Pacific as part of a Carrier Strike Group in 2025,... Published 18 May, 2023 11:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sunak’s interesting take “Rishi Sunak, the accidental UK Prime Minister, stated that UK is carefully monitoring the situation in... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Life & Style UK to mark coronation with street parties and a concert LONDON: Britain on Sunday celebrates the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla with street parties around... Published 07 May, 2023 12:14pm
World Britain pledges $100 mn for Brazil's Amazon Fund LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged more than $100 million Friday for Brazil's fund to protect the... Published 06 May, 2023 12:58am
World UK military have evacuated diplomatic staff from Sudan, Sunak says LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday the country’s armed forces evacuated diplomatic staff and... Published 23 Apr, 2023 06:59pm
World British PM Sunak chairs emergency meeting on Sudan LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chaired a meeting of the government's emergency response committee on... Published 22 Apr, 2023 07:59pm
World UK seeks to change law to speed up deportation of illegal migrants LONDON: Britain's government said on Friday that it would set out measures to limit courts' ability to block the... Published 21 Apr, 2023 11:34pm
World UK PM Sunak being probed over wife’s shares LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under investigation by the parliamentary watchdog over a possible... Published 17 Apr, 2023 07:50pm
World UK cancels new ‘smart motorways’ LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cancelled the building of new “smart motorways” amid concerns about safety... Published 16 Apr, 2023 05:44pm
World UK's Sunak hails North Ireland peace ahead of Biden visit LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday praised Northern Ireland’s landmark 1988 peace accord, ahead of US... Published 09 Apr, 2023 02:25pm
World At what cost? UK PM Sunak to win post-Brexit trade vote in parliament LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to win parliamentary approval on Wednesday for a key element of a... Published 22 Mar, 2023 01:39pm
World Defiant Johnson faces UK parliamentary grilling LONDON: Britain’s former prime minister Boris Johnson re-enters the bear pit of parliamentary inquisition on... Published 22 Mar, 2023 11:04am
World Nuclear submarine construction to generate thousands of jobs in Australia SYDNEY: A plan to build an Australian fleet of nuclear powered submarines will create 20,000 jobs in Australia,... Published 13 Mar, 2023 11:06am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees