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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UK delays ruling on Chinese embassy after Beijing withholds information - Al JazeeraUK delays ruling on Chinese embassy after Beijing withholds information  Al Jazeera

How British hotels became a flashpoint for a furious immigration debate - CNNHow British hotels became a flashpoint for a furious immigration debate  CNN

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.09% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.09% By Investing.com  Investing.com

UK Rolls Out Fresh Sanctions Against Another Kyrgyz Bank - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineUK Rolls Out Fresh Sanctions Against Another Kyrgyz Bank  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Apply for Good Relations Micro Grant (United Kingdom) - fundsforNGOsApply for Good Relations Micro Grant (United Kingdom)  fundsforNGOs

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.27% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.27% By Investing.com  Investing.com

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 1.04% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 1.04% By Investing.com  Investing.com

What Starmer’s plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state means - AP NewsWhat Starmer’s plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state means  AP News

UK-US trade deal kicks into gear: immediate tariff cuts for UK auto and aerospace sectors - GOV.UKUK-US trade deal kicks into gear: immediate tariff cuts for UK auto and aerospace sectors  GOV.UK

JD Vance confronts meme and protests during vacation in the United Kingdom - MSNBC NewsJD Vance confronts meme and protests during vacation in the United Kingdom  MSNBC News

UK-Tamil Nadu partnership for accelerating carbon-neutral urban transitions – State-level inception workshop held in Chennai | Indian Institute of Technology Madras - iitm.ac.inUK-Tamil Nadu partnership for accelerating carbon-neutral urban transitions – State-level inception workshop held in Chennai | Indian Institute of Technology Madras  iitm.ac.in

United Kingdom and Uttar Pradesh sign Chevening scholarship agreement for students - The Economic TimesUnited Kingdom and Uttar Pradesh sign Chevening scholarship agreement for students  The Economic Times

Understanding the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 - OgletreeUnderstanding the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025  Ogletree

Uttar Pradesh, United Kingdom sign Chevening scholarship agreement - Awaz The VoiceUttar Pradesh, United Kingdom sign Chevening scholarship agreement  Awaz The Voice

MarketsandMarkets United States of America United Kingdom India - AD HOC NEWSMarketsandMarkets United States of America United Kingdom India  AD HOC NEWS

The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

Why the United Kingdom and the Indo- Pacific Four should form a new Quintet - Lowy InstituteWhy the United Kingdom and the Indo- Pacific Four should form a new Quintet  Lowy Institute

U.K. sees record number of asylum applications: govt data - The HinduU.K. sees record number of asylum applications: govt data  The Hindu

Bundesliga Announces Multi-Layered Broadcast Strategy In The United Kingdom And Ireland - ForbesBundesliga Announces Multi-Layered Broadcast Strategy In The United Kingdom And Ireland  Forbes

UP govt signs MoU with UK for Chevening scholarship for study at Britain’s top varsities - The Indian ExpressUP govt signs MoU with UK for Chevening scholarship for study at Britain’s top varsities  The Indian Express

United Kingdom Unveils Exmoor National Park as Ultimate Staycation Destination, Offering Unmatched Natural Beauty and Adventure for All Travelers - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom Unveils Exmoor National Park as Ultimate Staycation Destination, Offering Unmatched Natural Beauty and Adventure for All Travelers  Travel And Tour World

UK: Prime minister must secure freedom for Jimmy Lai on medical grounds - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.UK: Prime minister must secure freedom for Jimmy Lai on medical grounds  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

FinReg - In The Know: Consumer Finance - Financial Services - United Kingdom - MondaqFinReg - In The Know: Consumer Finance - Financial Services - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Fitch affirms United Kingdom at 'AA-', outlook stable - Forex FactoryFitch affirms United Kingdom at 'AA-', outlook stable  Forex Factory

Community Development Small Grant (United Kingdom) - fundsforNGOsCommunity Development Small Grant (United Kingdom)  fundsforNGOs

UP, United Kingdom Collaborate To Offer Chevening Scholarship To 5 Students Every Year - News18UP, United Kingdom Collaborate To Offer Chevening Scholarship To 5 Students Every Year  News18

UK | Shape the future with confidence - EYUK | Shape the future with confidence  EY

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.38% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.38% By Investing.com  Investing.com

United Kingdom: FCA aims to ease burden on sustainability reporting following review - Global Compliance NewsUnited Kingdom: FCA aims to ease burden on sustainability reporting following review  Global Compliance News

UK inflation rises to highest since early 2024 at 3.8% - ReutersUK inflation rises to highest since early 2024 at 3.8%  Reuters

UK pharma drug price talks break down as industry fails to lower discount rate - Fierce PharmaUK pharma drug price talks break down as industry fails to lower discount rate  Fierce Pharma

BKFC DEBUTS IN MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM ON SEPTEMBER 27 JAMES DEGALE VS. MATT FLOYD - Bare Knuckle Fighting ChampionshipBKFC DEBUTS IN MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM ON SEPTEMBER 27 JAMES DEGALE VS. MATT FLOYD  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

At least three UK organizations hit by SharePoint zero-day hacking campaign - The Record from Recorded Future NewsAt least three UK organizations hit by SharePoint zero-day hacking campaign  The Record from Recorded Future News

UK grocery inflation edges lower in August, Worldpanel says - ReutersUK grocery inflation edges lower in August, Worldpanel says  Reuters

UK Moves To Challenge Court Ruling On Relocating Asylum Seekers From Hotel - StratNews GlobalUK Moves To Challenge Court Ruling On Relocating Asylum Seekers From Hotel  StratNews Global

Rouse In Profile: Juan Samuel Loyola - Trademark - United Kingdom - MondaqRouse In Profile: Juan Samuel Loyola - Trademark - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Unemployment rate of the UK 2000-2025 - StatistaUnemployment rate of the UK 2000-2025  Statista

UK companies top AI adoption in Europe - Consultancy.ukUK companies top AI adoption in Europe  Consultancy.uk

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.18% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.18% By Investing.com  Investing.com

Jonathon Porritt, ex-adviser to King Charles: UK complicit in Gaza genocide - Al JazeeraJonathon Porritt, ex-adviser to King Charles: UK complicit in Gaza genocide  Al Jazeera

The United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

Airbus UK Workers Announces 10-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute - Aviation A2ZAirbus UK Workers Announces 10-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute  Aviation A2Z

‘Moral imperative’: Hundreds of UK business leaders demand action on Israel - Al Jazeera‘Moral imperative’: Hundreds of UK business leaders demand action on Israel  Al Jazeera

United Kingdom drops plan to impose a backdoor in Apple’s iCloud - incyber newsUnited Kingdom drops plan to impose a backdoor in Apple’s iCloud  incyber news

The UK and India just signed a 'historic' free trade deal. Here's what to know - The World Economic ForumThe UK and India just signed a 'historic' free trade deal. Here's what to know  The World Economic Forum

Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper - The House of Commons LibraryChanges to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper  The House of Commons Library

United Kingdom Leads the Way in Transforming Commuter Towns with Rotherham Shaping a New Era of Affordable Living and Unbeatable Transport Connections for Ambitious Professionals - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom Leads the Way in Transforming Commuter Towns with Rotherham Shaping a New Era of Affordable Living and Unbeatable Transport Connections for Ambitious Professionals  Travel And Tour World

Environment at a Glance: United Kingdom - OECDEnvironment at a Glance: United Kingdom  OECD

Exploring circular economy in the United Kingdom based on LinkedIn data from company profiles - ScienceDirect.comExploring circular economy in the United Kingdom based on LinkedIn data from company profiles  ScienceDirect.com

The Crown and the constitution - The House of Commons LibraryThe Crown and the constitution  The House of Commons Library

Indian student visas for UK decline, immigration detentions double - The Economic TimesIndian student visas for UK decline, immigration detentions double  The Economic Times

Italy, Germany, United Kingdom And More Ignite Romania’s Tourism Boom With Over Five Million Arrivals, Extended Vacations And Surging Global Demand - Travel And Tour WorldItaly, Germany, United Kingdom And More Ignite Romania’s Tourism Boom With Over Five Million Arrivals, Extended Vacations And Surging Global Demand  Travel And Tour World

Hot UK inflation not a gamechanger for the Bank of England - ING ThinkHot UK inflation not a gamechanger for the Bank of England  ING Think

UK agrees to drop mandate for Apple ‘back door’, US spy chief says - Al JazeeraUK agrees to drop mandate for Apple ‘back door’, US spy chief says  Al Jazeera

Iran says new UK sanctions 'fundamentally unacceptable' - Tehran TimesIran says new UK sanctions 'fundamentally unacceptable'  Tehran Times

'Turban Removed, Kicked': Two Sikh Men Assaulted In UK, Hate Attack Video Surfaces - Times Now'Turban Removed, Kicked': Two Sikh Men Assaulted In UK, Hate Attack Video Surfaces  Times Now

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland–Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2025: Joint Communiqué - GOV.UKUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland–Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2025: Joint Communiqué  GOV.UK

Development Co-operation Profiles: United Kingdom - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: United Kingdom  OECD

The United Kingdom is issuing millions: who can get a refund for the TV license - 112.uaThe United Kingdom is issuing millions: who can get a refund for the TV license  112.ua

Record boost: 16.1 GW of renewables approved in a single quarter in the United Kingdom - Strategic Energy EuropeRecord boost: 16.1 GW of renewables approved in a single quarter in the United Kingdom  Strategic Energy Europe

UK makes eVisas compulsory for international students, foreign workers - financialexpress.comUK makes eVisas compulsory for international students, foreign workers  financialexpress.com

Grocery market share in Great Britain 2017-2025 - StatistaGrocery market share in Great Britain 2017-2025  Statista

UK Announces £1.33 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Pakistan’s Monsoon Response - GOV.UKUK Announces £1.33 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Pakistan’s Monsoon Response  GOV.UK

UK's Silver Market: CAGR of +1.3% Expected to Drive Consumption Trend - IndexBoxUK's Silver Market: CAGR of +1.3% Expected to Drive Consumption Trend  IndexBox

The UK is back in business. Someone forgot to tell British investors - ReutersThe UK is back in business. Someone forgot to tell British investors  Reuters

Open Call: Good Relations Medium Grant (United Kingdom) - fundsforNGOsOpen Call: Good Relations Medium Grant (United Kingdom)  fundsforNGOs

EU, UK and Australian ministers condemn Israel’s approval of E1 settlement plan - EU TodayEU, UK and Australian ministers condemn Israel’s approval of E1 settlement plan  EU Today

Hyperlink InfoSystem California United Kingdom United States of America New York - AD HOC NEWSHyperlink InfoSystem California United Kingdom United States of America New York  AD HOC NEWS

Hotovely to UK: ‘Don’t tell us where to build in Jerusalem’ - JNS.orgHotovely to UK: ‘Don’t tell us where to build in Jerusalem’  JNS.org

United Kingdom Sanctions Companies Affiliated With Iran’s Regime - Iran FocusUnited Kingdom Sanctions Companies Affiliated With Iran’s Regime  Iran Focus

Top 2 Autumn Destinations in the United Kingdom: Where to Go for Bright Impressions - 112.uaTop 2 Autumn Destinations in the United Kingdom: Where to Go for Bright Impressions  112.ua

Larger rock extraction sites could improve the efficiency of enhanced rock weathering in the United Kingdom - NatureLarger rock extraction sites could improve the efficiency of enhanced rock weathering in the United Kingdom  Nature

GDP growth slows in Q2 - FocusEconomicsGDP growth slows in Q2  FocusEconomics

The United Kingdom Ministry Of Defence Strengthens Regional Security - Sarajevo TimesThe United Kingdom Ministry Of Defence Strengthens Regional Security  Sarajevo Times

Spain, Italy, Türkiye, France, Mexico and United Kingdom Confirm Their Status as Global Travel Giants in Latest International Tourism Report - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, Italy, Türkiye, France, Mexico and United Kingdom Confirm Their Status as Global Travel Giants in Latest International Tourism Report  Travel And Tour World

Catheter Precision Receives Approval for LockeT in the United Kingdom - Yahoo FinanceCatheter Precision Receives Approval for LockeT in the United Kingdom  Yahoo Finance

Photo gallery: NATO Secretary General visits the United Kingdom, 09-Jun.-2025 - NATO - HomepagePhoto gallery: NATO Secretary General visits the United Kingdom, 09-Jun.-2025  NATO - Homepage

What is Palestine Action, the protest movement banned under UK terror act? - France 24What is Palestine Action, the protest movement banned under UK terror act?  France 24

UK delays Chinese embassy ruling after Beijing withholds detail - ReutersUK delays Chinese embassy ruling after Beijing withholds detail  Reuters

Google’s New AI Tool, U.S. Visa Scrutiny and UK Rail Fare Hikes - SkiftGoogle’s New AI Tool, U.S. Visa Scrutiny and UK Rail Fare Hikes  Skift

UK: Over 111,000 asylum cases overshadowed by migrant hotel debate - InfoMigrantsUK: Over 111,000 asylum cases overshadowed by migrant hotel debate  InfoMigrants

Crypto Industry Urges National Stablecoin Plan For The United Kingdom To Compete With US - MitradeCrypto Industry Urges National Stablecoin Plan For The United Kingdom To Compete With US  Mitrade

Attitudes Towards Social Risks and Social Protection in the United Kingdom - OECDAttitudes Towards Social Risks and Social Protection in the United Kingdom  OECD

UK's Milk Market: Slow Growth Expected with +0.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2035 - IndexBoxUK's Milk Market: Slow Growth Expected with +0.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2035  IndexBox

Storm Floris batters UK with winds over 80mph - BBCStorm Floris batters UK with winds over 80mph  BBC

UK government to take over Liberty Steel division after collapse - ReutersUK government to take over Liberty Steel division after collapse  Reuters

UK abandons Apple backdoor demand after US diplomatic pressure - CyberScoopUK abandons Apple backdoor demand after US diplomatic pressure  CyberScoop

United Kingdom Travelers Secure Smooth, Stress-Free Entry into European Union Countries with Full Guidance on EES System Launch and Continued GHIC Benefits - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom Travelers Secure Smooth, Stress-Free Entry into European Union Countries with Full Guidance on EES System Launch and Continued GHIC Benefits  Travel And Tour World

New broadcasters for UK and Ireland - bundesliga.comNew broadcasters for UK and Ireland  bundesliga.com

UK drops demand to access global Apple users’ data, US spy chief says - Euronews.comUK drops demand to access global Apple users’ data, US spy chief says  Euronews.com

Topic: The United Kingdom - StatistaTopic: The United Kingdom  Statista

As the UK’s Aid Cuts Begin, Which Countries Should the FCDO Protect? - Center for Global DevelopmentAs the UK’s Aid Cuts Begin, Which Countries Should the FCDO Protect?  Center for Global Development

PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Demise Of Swaraj Paul, Hails His Unwavering Support For Closer India-UK - Free Press JournalPM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Demise Of Swaraj Paul, Hails His Unwavering Support For Closer India-UK  Free Press Journal

The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

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UK announces £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to support Pakistan’s flood victims - Az?rtacUK announces £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to support Pakistan’s flood victims  Az?rtac

United Kingdom: 7 High-Paying Professions That Don't Require Work Experience - 112.uaUnited Kingdom: 7 High-Paying Professions That Don't Require Work Experience  112.ua

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Generative AI Designs New Antibiotics - But Who Owns The Invention? - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqGenerative AI Designs New Antibiotics - But Who Owns The Invention? - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

UK Money Markets: Slower QT will support GBP liquidity conditions - ING ThinkUK Money Markets: Slower QT will support GBP liquidity conditions  ING Think