UK defence minister: Sending jets to Ukraine not right approach 'for now' LONDON: Britain has not made a "solid decision" not to send its fighter jets to Ukraine but does not think it is the... Published 02 Feb, 2023 12:15am
Opinion Strikes, ‘sleaze’, stability: Sunak marks 100 days as UK PM On reaching 100 days in 10 Downing Street this week, Rishi Sunak will double the duration of Liz Truss’s brutally... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Opinion Confectionery firm turns vegan to avoid Brexit checks Following Brexit, confectioner Pecan Deluxe Candy soon discovered that British operations were plagued by costly new... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
World UK targets Ukraine tank deliveries at end of March LONDON: Britain's government said Thursday it was aiming to send tanks to Ukraine at the end of March, with training... Published 26 Jan, 2023 11:26pm
World Iran slaps new sanctions on EU, UK in tit-for-tat move TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 34 individuals and entities from the European Union and Britain in... Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance UK to increase trade, investment in Pakistan, says British diplomat LAHORE: Deputy High Commissioner and Trade Director for Pakistan Sarah Mooney has said UK is working to increase... Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World Britain urges allies to 'intensify' Ukraine support: PM's office LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Western allies' announcements on sending tanks to Ukraine and urged... Published 25 Jan, 2023 10:39pm
World UK PM orders probe into ally’s tax affairs LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Monday ordered an investigation into a wealthy ally’s murky tax ... Published 24 Jan, 2023 06:06am
Business & Finance Amazon plans to shut three UK warehouses LONDON: Amazon plans to shut three warehouses in Britain in a move that will impact 1,200 jobs, but workers will be... Published 16 Jan, 2023 06:18am
Opinion Lurid new ‘partygate’ details imperil Johnson comeback Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has made no secret of his hopes of a dramatic political comeback. But the... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
Markets FTSE 100 surges to over 4-year high; insurance stocks tumble LONDON: UK’s exporter-heavy FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in commodity-linked stocks, while... Published 12 Jan, 2023 07:13am
World UK, Japan sign major defence deal allowing troop deployments LONDON: The British and Japanese prime ministers signed what Downing Street called a “hugely significant” new... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Print Seizure of uranium at Heathrow Airport: UK authorities have not shared any info: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Wednesday that the British authorities have not officially shared any... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 10:53am
Pakistan UK HC, IK discuss money laundering and other issues LAHORE: British High Commissioner in Islamabad Christian Turner on Monday called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Opinion UK housebuilders may cut dividends as surging rates deter buyers British housebuilders may cut dividends to preserve cash and ride out a property downturn, as high mortgage rates... Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am
World Prince Harry to defend explosive memoirs in TV interviews LONDON: Prince Harry will discuss his memoirs in television interviews after the book’s explosive revelations ... Published 09 Jan, 2023 07:23am
World Next shrugs off UK cost-of-living crisis LONDON: Shares in UK clothing retailer Next soared to the top of the London market Thursday after it said colder... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:01am
World Taliban official criticises Prince Harry over Afghan killings KABUL: A senior Taliban official on Friday slammed Prince Harry after the royal disclosed he killed 25 people on... Published 07 Jan, 2023 07:16am
World UK unveils anti-strike bill as trains halted again LONDON: The UK government said Thursday it will introduce legislation requiring a minimum level of key public... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World New record as 2022 confirmed as UK’s hottest year LONDON: The UK’s average temperature exceeded 10 degrees Celsius (50 Fahrenheit) last year for the first time since... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:04pm
World Strike-hit UK faces first rail stoppage of 2023 LONDON: UK rail staff disrupted the New Year return to work on Tuesday in the latest strike action by workers in a... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:05am
World UK to require negative Covid tests for China arrivals LONDON: The UK will require travellers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test before boarding, the government... Published 31 Dec, 2022 02:01am
Markets Soaring energy costs push UK public borrowing to November record LONDON: British public borrowing unexpectedly jumped last month to hit its highest for any November on record,... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:45am
Print UK also issues travel advisory for its citizens ISLAMABAD: Following the US Embassy security alert, advising Americans citizens against visiting Marriott hotel in... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:28am
World British defence spending to rise by more than 1 billion pounds LONDON: Britain will increase defence spending by more than 1 billion pounds ($1.21 billion) to avoid a real-terms... Updated 24 Dec, 2022 05:30pm
World Thousands of UK ambulance staff strike as public urged to avoid risks LONDON: Thousands of ambulance workers in England and Wales walked out over pay on Wednesday, increasing the strain... Published 22 Dec, 2022 06:58am
Opinion Britain takes fight to restore investor faith into 2023 Major investors are rethinking their support for Britain’s economy following months of political turmoil and... Published 17 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Print Heathrow ground handling staff suspend strike LONDON: Heathrow Airport baggage handlers have suspended a planned strike, their union said on Thursday, as... Published 16 Dec, 2022 06:52am
Business & Finance ECB, BoE raise interest rates LONDON: The European Central Bank and Bank of England raised its key interest rates on Thursday and indicated that... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Business & Finance UK inflation slows, remains close to 11 percent LONDON: British inflation slowed more than expected in November but remained near the highest level in more than 40... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:40am