United Kingdom

Country United Kingdom
Capital London
Continent Europe
Currency Pound sterling(GBP)
Languages English, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Ulster-Scots, Welsh & Cornish

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The United Kingdom has historically played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith in the 19th century, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars and the Irish republic withdraw from the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy. The UK is also an active member of the EU, although it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union. Devolution and constitutional reform have been significant recent issues in the UK. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999, but the latter was suspended until May 2007 due to wrangling over the peace process.

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Is the UK election already over? – POLITICO - POLITICO EuropeIs the UK election already over? – POLITICO  POLITICO Europe

Study in UK: 5 Popular Courses for Indian Students in United Kingdom - The Times of IndiaStudy in UK: 5 Popular Courses for Indian Students in United Kingdom  The Times of India

U.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.40% - Investing.com IndiaU.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.40%  Investing.com India

UK economy entered shallow recession in 2023: Govt data - The Indian ExpressUK economy entered shallow recession in 2023: Govt data  The Indian Express

When do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule? - BBC.comWhen do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?  BBC.com

Is the UK government closing the door on migrant workers? - The Financial ExpressIs the UK government closing the door on migrant workers?  The Financial Express

US, UK accuse China of cyber attacks on 'democratic institutions'. What we know so far | Mint - MintUS, UK accuse China of cyber attacks on 'democratic institutions'. What we know so far | Mint  Mint

UK economy falls by 0.3 pct in Q4 2023 - XinhuaUK economy falls by 0.3 pct in Q4 2023  Xinhua

FTAs with UK, Oman may feature in Centre's 100-day agenda for next govt : Official - MoneycontrolFTAs with UK, Oman may feature in Centre's 100-day agenda for next govt : Official  Moneycontrol

UK approach to China is 'robust', Rishi Sunak says - BBC.comUK approach to China is 'robust', Rishi Sunak says  BBC.com

U.K.'s Labour Party uses Holi message to connect with Indian diaspora - The HinduU.K.'s Labour Party uses Holi message to connect with Indian diaspora  The Hindu

Study Abroad in UK: 5 Affordable Universities in United Kingdom for Indian Students - The Times of IndiaStudy Abroad in UK: 5 Affordable Universities in United Kingdom for Indian Students  The Times of India

United Kingdom | Worldline first global online payment service provider to be authorised by the Turkish Central Bank ... - WorldlineUnited Kingdom | Worldline first global online payment service provider to be authorised by the Turkish Central Bank ...  Worldline

Cool Course: Students Visit UK to Study Arts Policy and Practice - NYUCool Course: Students Visit UK to Study Arts Policy and Practice  NYU

UK’s Sunak to unveil $252m investment in nuclear deterrent, nuclear energy - Al Jazeera EnglishUK’s Sunak to unveil $252m investment in nuclear deterrent, nuclear energy  Al Jazeera English

15 Biggest Software Companies in the UK - Yahoo Finance15 Biggest Software Companies in the UK  Yahoo Finance

A new localization legislation, and the 'severe' risk to UK aid - DevexA new localization legislation, and the 'severe' risk to UK aid  Devex

UK's Thames Water in crisis after shareholders refuse to pay up - Reuters UKUK's Thames Water in crisis after shareholders refuse to pay up  Reuters UK

UK Royal Navy vessels arrive in Chennai for joint maritime exercise, enhanced cooperation - The Economic TimesUK Royal Navy vessels arrive in Chennai for joint maritime exercise, enhanced cooperation  The Economic Times

'Can't Digest India's Success': Indian Student In UK Alleges Hate Campaign - NDTV'Can't Digest India's Success': Indian Student In UK Alleges Hate Campaign  NDTV

UK imposes sanctions after Chinese-backed cyber-attacks - BBC.comUK imposes sanctions after Chinese-backed cyber-attacks  BBC.com

Indian student in UK, Satyam Surana, alleges hate campaign against him for ‘supporting’ BJP | Mint - MintIndian student in UK, Satyam Surana, alleges hate campaign against him for ‘supporting’ BJP | Mint  Mint

U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.02% - Investing.com IndiaU.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.02%  Investing.com India

UK public's inflation expectations fall again in March - Citi/Yougov survey shows - Reuters UKUK public's inflation expectations fall again in March - Citi/Yougov survey shows  Reuters UK

The UK is the world’s second-most miserable country, as per research - The Times of IndiaThe UK is the world’s second-most miserable country, as per research  The Times of India

United Kingdom | Statement of Changes Announced - The National Law ReviewUnited Kingdom | Statement of Changes Announced  The National Law Review

United Kingdom country profile - BBC.comUnited Kingdom country profile  BBC.com

Cyber targeting of UK democratic institutions | Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs - Minister for Foreign AffairsCyber targeting of UK democratic institutions | Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs  Minister for Foreign Affairs

Why most of the UK's aid budget rise cannot be spent on frontline aid - DevexWhy most of the UK's aid budget rise cannot be spent on frontline aid  Devex

The Engineer: UK immigration update - increased minimum salary requirements - FragomenThe Engineer: UK immigration update - increased minimum salary requirements  Fragomen

United Kingdom in the Grip of Storm Nelson: Extensive Travel Disruptions Reported - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom in the Grip of Storm Nelson: Extensive Travel Disruptions Reported  Travel And Tour World

Migrant crossings to UK hit new record, heaping pressure on Sunak - Reuters UKMigrant crossings to UK hit new record, heaping pressure on Sunak  Reuters UK

Empowering Local Communities Grant (United Kingdom) - fundsforNGOsEmpowering Local Communities Grant (United Kingdom)  fundsforNGOs

Avalon GloboCare Extends Exclusivity Agreement to Distribute KetoAir Breathalyzer Device and AI-Enabled Software ... - Yahoo FinanceAvalon GloboCare Extends Exclusivity Agreement to Distribute KetoAir Breathalyzer Device and AI-Enabled Software ...  Yahoo Finance

UK court opens way for Assange to appeal US extradition - Al Jazeera EnglishUK court opens way for Assange to appeal US extradition  Al Jazeera English

Business investment in the UK: October to December 2023 revised results - Office for National StatisticsBusiness investment in the UK: October to December 2023 revised results  Office for National Statistics

Vote to replace UK lawmaker set for May 2 as PM Sunak faces major test - Reuters UKVote to replace UK lawmaker set for May 2 as PM Sunak faces major test  Reuters UK

World Report 2024: United Kingdom - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: United Kingdom  Human Rights Watch

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics - Al Jazeera EnglishUS, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics  Al Jazeera English

Britain's The Independent signs deal to take control of BuzzFeed UK - ReutersBritain's The Independent signs deal to take control of BuzzFeed UK  Reuters

Liberty Steel to restructure UK business after deal with creditors - ReutersLiberty Steel to restructure UK business after deal with creditors  Reuters

UK landlords bet on green offices as hybrid work makes tenants picky - Reuters UKUK landlords bet on green offices as hybrid work makes tenants picky  Reuters UK

UK ruling on Julian Assange ‘killing him slowly’, say free speech advocates - Al Jazeera EnglishUK ruling on Julian Assange ‘killing him slowly’, say free speech advocates  Al Jazeera English

Commander of Air Mobility Squadron in the United Kingdom Quietly Fired by Air Force - Military.comCommander of Air Mobility Squadron in the United Kingdom Quietly Fired by Air Force  Military.com

More statues of living people than dead erected in UK - EuronewsMore statues of living people than dead erected in UK  Euronews

United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea - Breaking DefenseUnited Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea  Breaking Defense

United Kingdom to include India in its ‘safe states’ list; What does it mean for illegal migrants from India? | Mint - MintUnited Kingdom to include India in its ‘safe states’ list; What does it mean for illegal migrants from India? | Mint  Mint

UK economy went into recession last year, data confirms - Reuters UKUK economy went into recession last year, data confirms  Reuters UK

Tesla announces major milestone in the United Kingdom - TESLARATITesla announces major milestone in the United Kingdom  TESLARATI

UK: The Women's Prize for Nonfiction Names Its First Shortlist - Publishing PerspectivesUK: The Women's Prize for Nonfiction Names Its First Shortlist  Publishing Perspectives

Energy Update: Price Cap Falls From Monday – Forbes Advisor UK - ForbesEnergy Update: Price Cap Falls From Monday – Forbes Advisor UK  Forbes

Boris Johnson was right, say UK Labour opponents - POLITICO EuropeBoris Johnson was right, say UK Labour opponents  POLITICO Europe

UK calls out China state-affiliated actors for malicious cyber targeting of UK democratic institutions and parliamentarians - National Cyber Security CentreUK calls out China state-affiliated actors for malicious cyber targeting of UK democratic institutions and parliamentarians  National Cyber Security Centre

China calls hacking allegations by US, UK 'political manoeuvring' - ReutersChina calls hacking allegations by US, UK 'political manoeuvring'  Reuters

UK Forces airdrop over 10 tonnes of food supplies to civilians in Gaza [EN/AR] - occupied Palestinian territory - ReliefWebUK Forces airdrop over 10 tonnes of food supplies to civilians in Gaza [EN/AR] - occupied Palestinian territory  ReliefWeb

Ofcom submits its research and advice on categorised services to the UK Secretary of State - LexologyOfcom submits its research and advice on categorised services to the UK Secretary of State  Lexology

US, UK slap sanctions on individuals, companies who fundraised for Hamas - The Times of IsraelUS, UK slap sanctions on individuals, companies who fundraised for Hamas  The Times of Israel

UK Border Force officers at Heathrow airport to take strike action - Reuters UKUK Border Force officers at Heathrow airport to take strike action  Reuters UK

India-UK FTA to be signed post formation of new government - The Times of IndiaIndia-UK FTA to be signed post formation of new government  The Times of India

United Kingdom - Statistics & Facts - StatistaUnited Kingdom - Statistics & Facts  Statista

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - World Health Organization (WHO)United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland  World Health Organization (WHO)

US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people - ReutersUS, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people  Reuters

U.K. Accuses China of Cyberattacks Targeting Voter Data and Lawmakers - The New York TimesU.K. Accuses China of Cyberattacks Targeting Voter Data and Lawmakers  The New York Times

China hits back at US, UK for sanctions on espionage hacks as coordinated pressure on Beijing grows - CNNChina hits back at US, UK for sanctions on espionage hacks as coordinated pressure on Beijing grows  CNN

U.S., U.K. Sanction Chinese Hacking Group for Alleged Espionage - Foreign PolicyU.S., U.K. Sanction Chinese Hacking Group for Alleged Espionage  Foreign Policy

UK firm supports Ukrainian armed forces in drone tech race - ReutersUK firm supports Ukrainian armed forces in drone tech race  Reuters

2 UK ministers resign, forcing Sunak into Cabinet reshuffle - Anadolu Agency | English2 UK ministers resign, forcing Sunak into Cabinet reshuffle  Anadolu Agency | English

Tory MPs urge tougher action on China after cyber-attacks - The GuardianTory MPs urge tougher action on China after cyber-attacks  The Guardian

UK shares expertise to enhance flood resilience in Malaysia - GOV.UKUK shares expertise to enhance flood resilience in Malaysia  GOV.UK

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – March 2024 - DentonsUK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – March 2024  Dentons

UK lawmakers, defense chief clash over looming defense spending cuts - Defense NewsUK lawmakers, defense chief clash over looming defense spending cuts  Defense News

Exclusive: Software industry calls for more UK government support - ReutersExclusive: Software industry calls for more UK government support  Reuters

Navigating the most recent UK immigration changes and potential impact on your business - DentonsNavigating the most recent UK immigration changes and potential impact on your business  Dentons

McDermott banned from United Kingdom for podcast remarks, letter says - The Times of Northwest IndianaMcDermott banned from United Kingdom for podcast remarks, letter says  The Times of Northwest Indiana

Atlantica Announces the Acquisition of Two Wind Assets in the United Kingdom - GlobeNewswireAtlantica Announces the Acquisition of Two Wind Assets in the United Kingdom  GlobeNewswire

Indian students are turning away from UK universities - The Economic TimesIndian students are turning away from UK universities  The Economic Times

China cyber-attacks: this growing threat to UK security will not go away - The GuardianChina cyber-attacks: this growing threat to UK security will not go away  The Guardian

United Kingdom invests in DOE's Electron-Ion Collider project to understand matter at the smallest scale - EurekAlertUnited Kingdom invests in DOE's Electron-Ion Collider project to understand matter at the smallest scale  EurekAlert

UK accuses China of cyberattacks on British democracy - POLITICO EuropeUK accuses China of cyberattacks on British democracy  POLITICO Europe

GDP quarterly national accounts, UK: October to December 2023 - Office for National StatisticsGDP quarterly national accounts, UK: October to December 2023  Office for National Statistics

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron at a Joint Press Availability ... - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron at a Joint Press Availability ...  Department of State

How data ecosystems can support the UK's EV roll out - Consultancy.ukHow data ecosystems can support the UK's EV roll out  Consultancy.uk

US, UK impose sanctions on Hamas-aligned fundraising network, US Treasury says - ReutersUS, UK impose sanctions on Hamas-aligned fundraising network, US Treasury says  Reuters

UK People Reward and Mobility Hub - blog posts - DentonsUK People Reward and Mobility Hub - blog posts  Dentons

It's your story, Kate. Nobody else's | Cognoscenti - WBUR NewsIt's your story, Kate. Nobody else's | Cognoscenti  WBUR News

UK Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Analysis 2019-2023 and 2024-2028: Trends, Strategies, Consumer Insights - Yahoo FinanceUK Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Analysis 2019-2023 and 2024-2028: Trends, Strategies, Consumer Insights  Yahoo Finance

The UK has long called for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire, as the fastest way to ... - GOV.UKThe UK has long called for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire, as the fastest way to ...  GOV.UK

Figures show 2023 UK recession slightly weaker than first thought - Peoples GazetteFigures show 2023 UK recession slightly weaker than first thought  Peoples Gazette

Julian Assange extradition decision delayed by UK court, allowing time for appeal - ABC NewsJulian Assange extradition decision delayed by UK court, allowing time for appeal  ABC News

UK government no longer NatWest's controlling shareholder - Reuters UKUK government no longer NatWest's controlling shareholder  Reuters UK

UK goods face new Canada tariffs in latest Brexit trade blow - POLITICO EuropeUK goods face new Canada tariffs in latest Brexit trade blow  POLITICO Europe

UK holds China state-affiliated organisations and individuals responsible for malicious cyber activity - GOV.UKUK holds China state-affiliated organisations and individuals responsible for malicious cyber activity  GOV.UK

UK and the State of Indiana hold Second Working Group meeting - GOV.UKUK and the State of Indiana hold Second Working Group meeting  GOV.UK

Economic ties between the UK and Latin America: A conversation with Vincent Keaveny, former Lord Mayor and Sheriff ... - DLA PiperEconomic ties between the UK and Latin America: A conversation with Vincent Keaveny, former Lord Mayor and Sheriff ...  DLA Piper

Rising cost of living in the UK - House of Commons Library - Commons LibraryRising cost of living in the UK - House of Commons Library  Commons Library

US and UK investigate Russia's $20bn cryptocurrency transactions - Ukrainska PravdaUS and UK investigate Russia's $20bn cryptocurrency transactions  Ukrainska Pravda

UK Gender Pay Gap Report 2023 - Revolut BlogUK Gender Pay Gap Report 2023  Revolut Blog

AI could eliminate nearly 8 million jobs in UK, study shows - ABC NewsAI could eliminate nearly 8 million jobs in UK, study shows  ABC News

China linked to cyber attack on UK lawmakers and election watchdog - EuronewsChina linked to cyber attack on UK lawmakers and election watchdog  Euronews