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Starmer says Britain won't be deterred by 'irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric from Russia

Putin's new nuclear doctrine lowers the threshold under which Russia might use atomic weapons to include responding to attacks that threaten its territorial integrity.

19 November 2024, 19:22 IST

Starmer says Britain won't be deterred by 'irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric from Russia

Starmer says Britain won't be deterred by 'irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric from Russia

Starmer says Britain won't be deterred by 'irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric from Russia

19 November 2024, 19:22 IST

Britain should align with US on trade rather than pursue EU, says Donald Trump aide

Stephen Moore said the EU had a 'socialist model' and suggested the US would be less interested in a free trade deal with Britain if the government put its economic relations with the EU ahead of those with the US.

16 November 2024, 10:25 IST

Britain should align with US on trade rather than pursue EU, says Donald Trump aide

Britain should align with US on trade rather than pursue EU, says Donald Trump aide

Britain should align with US on trade rather than pursue EU, says Donald Trump aide

16 November 2024, 10:25 IST

US, Britain launch raids on Yemeni capital Sana'a, Amran governorate: Report

Houthi media and residents said about nine raids had targeted the Sanaa, its suburbs and Amran governorate.

10 November 2024, 04:22 IST

US, Britain launch raids on Yemeni capital Sana'a, Amran governorate: Report

US, Britain launch raids on Yemeni capital Sana'a, Amran governorate: Report

US, Britain launch raids on Yemeni capital Sana'a, Amran governorate: Report

10 November 2024, 04:22 IST

UK PM Starmer covers defence, security in first call with Trump

'From defence and security to growth and prosperity, the relationship between the UK and US was incredibly strong and would continue to thrive for many years to come, the leaders agreed,' a Downing Street spokesperson said.

07 November 2024, 11:14 IST

UK PM Starmer covers defence, security in first call with Trump

UK PM Starmer covers defence, security in first call with Trump

UK PM Starmer covers defence, security in first call with Trump

07 November 2024, 11:14 IST

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

The clade Ib variant is a new form of the virus that was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization in August, after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries in Africa.

30 October 2024, 16:02 IST

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

30 October 2024, 16:02 IST

UK rules out extending freeze on personal tax thresholds beyond 2029

The policy was first implemented by the former Conservative government in March 2021 when the threshold was frozen until 2026. It was extended two years ago until the 2028/29 tax year.

30 October 2024, 15:55 IST

UK rules out extending freeze on personal tax thresholds beyond 2029

UK rules out extending freeze on personal tax thresholds beyond 2029

UK rules out extending freeze on personal tax thresholds beyond 2029

30 October 2024, 15:55 IST

Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries

The 56 countries with roots in Britain's empire issued the Commonwealth's first Ocean Declaration at the end of a summit of the group in Samoa.

26 October 2024, 10:40 IST

Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries

Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries

Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries

26 October 2024, 10:40 IST

UK to ban disposable vapes from next year to crack down on teen use

The plan to ban disposable vapes was initially set out by the previous Conservative government in January but was not implemented before the July election, which was won by the Labour Party.

24 October 2024, 09:40 IST

UK to ban disposable vapes from next year to crack down on teen use

UK to ban disposable vapes from next year to crack down on teen use

UK to ban disposable vapes from next year to crack down on teen use

24 October 2024, 09:40 IST

UK Labour donor Waheed Alli committed minor breaches of parliamentary rules, probe finds

Alli, who sits as a Labour member in parliament's upper House of Lords, should write a letter of apology to the Chair of the Conduct Committee for the four 'minor breaches', the Independent Commissioner for Standards said in a report on Wednesday.

23 October 2024, 11:44 IST

UK Labour donor Waheed Alli committed minor breaches of parliamentary rules, probe finds

UK Labour donor Waheed Alli committed minor breaches of parliamentary rules, probe finds

UK Labour donor Waheed Alli committed minor breaches of parliamentary rules, probe finds

23 October 2024, 11:44 IST

Britain to pay $2.9 billion into G7 loan for Ukraine to buy weapons

Defence minister John Healey said the money donated by Britain would be solely for Ukraine's military and could be used to help develop drones capable of travelling further than some long-range missiles.

22 October 2024, 00:53 IST

Britain to pay $2.9 billion into G7 loan for Ukraine to buy weapons

Britain to pay $2.9 billion into G7 loan for Ukraine to buy weapons

Britain to pay $2.9 billion into G7 loan for Ukraine to buy weapons

22 October 2024, 00:53 IST