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 imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday - France 24UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday  France 24

UK introduces new immigration rules for Skilled Worker visa - financialexpress.comUK introduces new immigration rules for Skilled Worker visa  financialexpress.com

Indians to pay 13% more for UK, Australia visas as April hikes target students, workers: Check new costs - Business TodayIndians to pay 13% more for UK, Australia visas as April hikes target students, workers: Check new costs  Business Today

FM Sitharaman To Visit London Next Week For Talks To Bolster India-UK Economic Ties - Zee NewsFM Sitharaman To Visit London Next Week For Talks To Bolster India-UK Economic Ties  Zee News

UK eVisa technical errors threaten rights of millions of legal residents - Scroll.inUK eVisa technical errors threaten rights of millions of legal residents  Scroll.in

UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, Keir Starmer says - BBCUK will take calm approach to US tariffs, Keir Starmer says  BBC

What's the controversial UK police report that links British Hindus and far-right groups? - FirstpostWhat's the controversial UK police report that links British Hindus and far-right groups?  Firstpost

UK business secretary denies free speech issue featured in US tariff talks - The GuardianUK business secretary denies free speech issue featured in US tariff talks  The Guardian

UK universities face funding crunch as foreign enrolments fall: Explained - Business StandardUK universities face funding crunch as foreign enrolments fall: Explained  Business Standard

United Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.50% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.50% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

UK, Australia to hike visa fees by up to 13% for Indians in April 2025 - Business StandardUK, Australia to hike visa fees by up to 13% for Indians in April 2025  Business Standard

India - United Kingdom Travelers Infected with Chikungunya - Vax-Before-TravelIndia - United Kingdom Travelers Infected with Chikungunya  Vax-Before-Travel

UK introduces heat pump sales targets enforced by fines - pv magazine InternationalUK introduces heat pump sales targets enforced by fines  pv magazine International

Why uncollected garbage is piling up on the streets of UK's second-largest city - FirstpostWhy uncollected garbage is piling up on the streets of UK's second-largest city  Firstpost

United Kingdom’s Southend Sees Tourism Surge with easyJet’s New Airport Base Enhancing Regional Connectivity and Travel Opportunities - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom’s Southend Sees Tourism Surge with easyJet’s New Airport Base Enhancing Regional Connectivity and Travel Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

Editor’s Pick: Understanding Road Transportation in the United Kingdom - Talking Logistics with Adrian GonzalezEditor’s Pick: Understanding Road Transportation in the United Kingdom  Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez

UK Grid Connection Reforms: Breaking the Bottleneck - The National Law ReviewUK Grid Connection Reforms: Breaking the Bottleneck  The National Law Review

Inflation rate in the UK 2000-2025 - StatistaInflation rate in the UK 2000-2025  Statista

Rising UK inflation expectations are a concern, but not 'flashing red lights', BoE's Greene says - ReutersRising UK inflation expectations are a concern, but not 'flashing red lights', BoE's Greene says  Reuters

United Kingdom country profile - BBCUnited Kingdom country profile  BBC

Britain does not deny concessions on agriculture in UK-US talks - politico.euBritain does not deny concessions on agriculture in UK-US talks  politico.eu

UK visa fee hike from April: 6-month visa to cost Rs 13,400 for Indians - Business StandardUK visa fee hike from April: 6-month visa to cost Rs 13,400 for Indians  Business Standard

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.50% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.50% By Investing.com  Investing.com

United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Sweden, and Japan Experience Surge in High-End Travel as Villas of Distinction Expands Global Luxury Villa Portfolio - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom, Costa Rica, Sweden, and Japan Experience Surge in High-End Travel as Villas of Distinction Expands Global Luxury Villa Portfolio  Travel And Tour World

United Kingdom shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.93% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.93% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Why UK is close to becoming only G7 nation without steel production ability - Business StandardWhy UK is close to becoming only G7 nation without steel production ability  Business Standard

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.93% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.93% By Investing.com  Investing.com

UK launches probe into data issues at statistics office - ReutersUK launches probe into data issues at statistics office  Reuters

Nirmala Sitharaman May Broach India-UK FTA Talks During April 8-10 London Visit - NDTV ProfitNirmala Sitharaman May Broach India-UK FTA Talks During April 8-10 London Visit  NDTV Profit

UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag - Defense NewsUK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag  Defense News

United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Germany, and United Arab Emirates Set for Tourism Boom as YOTEL Plans to Double Hotel Portfolio by 2030 Backed by Gulf Conglomerate Al-Bahar Group - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom, United States, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Germany, and United Arab Emirates Set for Tourism Boom as YOTEL Plans to Double Hotel Portfolio by 2030 Backed by Gulf Conglomerate Al-Bahar Group  Travel And Tour World

Ravens get marketing rights in United Kingdom - WMAR 2 News BaltimoreRavens get marketing rights in United Kingdom  WMAR 2 News Baltimore

Limekiln Wind Farm, Scotland: Boralex’s First Production Site in the United Kingdom Now Operational - MorningstarLimekiln Wind Farm, Scotland: Boralex’s First Production Site in the United Kingdom Now Operational  Morningstar

New UK cybersecurity bill targets data centres, MSPs & supply chains - Capacity MediaNew UK cybersecurity bill targets data centres, MSPs & supply chains  Capacity Media

UK shares find footing after selloff ahead of US tariff deadline - ReutersUK shares find footing after selloff ahead of US tariff deadline  Reuters

United Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.01% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.01% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - United Kingdom - White & Case LLPAI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - United Kingdom  White & Case LLP

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

UK rejects EU plan to tie defense pact to fishing quotas - politico.euUK rejects EU plan to tie defense pact to fishing quotas  politico.eu

UK targets malign Russian influence with new registration requirement - Euronews.comUK targets malign Russian influence with new registration requirement  Euronews.com

What are Donald Trump's tariffs, what is 'liberation day' and how does it all affect the UK? - Sky NewsWhat are Donald Trump's tariffs, what is 'liberation day' and how does it all affect the UK?  Sky News

UK sets out new cyber reporting requirements for critical infrastructure - The Record from Recorded Future NewsUK sets out new cyber reporting requirements for critical infrastructure  The Record from Recorded Future News

WB CM leaves for the United Kingdom for a week-long visit - The HinduWB CM leaves for the United Kingdom for a week-long visit  The Hindu

UK govt data people not 'technical,' says ex-Downing St data science head - theregister.comUK govt data people not 'technical,' says ex-Downing St data science head  theregister.com

Deep psychological truths underlie the shock value of "The White Lotus." - Psychology TodayDeep psychological truths underlie the shock value of "The White Lotus."  Psychology Today

UK delays to environment law have led to massive deforestation, report says - MongabayUK delays to environment law have led to massive deforestation, report says  Mongabay

UK to place Russia on highest tier of foreign influence register - ReutersUK to place Russia on highest tier of foreign influence register  Reuters

The Labour government and the modern Commonwealth - Commonwealth Round TableThe Labour government and the modern Commonwealth  Commonwealth Round Table

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.01% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.01% By Investing.com  Investing.com

UK Online Safety Act: how to comply as illegal harms duties take effect - Kennedys Law LLPUK Online Safety Act: how to comply as illegal harms duties take effect  Kennedys Law LLP

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - General DebateUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland  General Debate

Why the UK, Great Britain, and England aren't the same thing - Times of IndiaWhy the UK, Great Britain, and England aren't the same thing  Times of India

UK: disability benefit cuts condemned by Minority Rights Group and DPAC - Minority Rights GroupUK: disability benefit cuts condemned by Minority Rights Group and DPAC  Minority Rights Group

Belgo-British Conference 2025 - GOV.UKBelgo-British Conference 2025  GOV.UK

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.23% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.23% By Investing.com  Investing.com

UK factories struggle as trade woes hammer sentiment, PMI shows - ReutersUK factories struggle as trade woes hammer sentiment, PMI shows  Reuters

High creativity requires large-scale brain networks. - Psychology TodayHigh creativity requires large-scale brain networks.  Psychology Today

L2 Empuraan United Kingdom Box Office: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran DETHRONES Thalapathy Vijay's Leo; bags top spot on Day 1 - PinkvillaL2 Empuraan United Kingdom Box Office: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran DETHRONES Thalapathy Vijay's Leo; bags top spot on Day 1  Pinkvilla

UK threatens £100K-a-day fines under new cyber bill - theregister.comUK threatens £100K-a-day fines under new cyber bill  theregister.com

United Kingdom: Increase in Vento bands for discrimination injury to feelings award 2025 - LexologyUnited Kingdom: Increase in Vento bands for discrimination injury to feelings award 2025  Lexology

Full-year data highlights decline in foreign enrolment in UK universities in 2023/24 - ICEF MonitorFull-year data highlights decline in foreign enrolment in UK universities in 2023/24  ICEF Monitor

Top 3 UK Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio - Yahoo FinanceTop 3 UK Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio  Yahoo Finance

Netflix Makes 'Adolescence' Available to All Secondary Schools Across the UK - About NetflixNetflix Makes 'Adolescence' Available to All Secondary Schools Across the UK  About Netflix

Net Asset Value(s) - Business WireNet Asset Value(s)  Business Wire

U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.93% By Investing.com - Investing.com UKU.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.93% By Investing.com  Investing.com UK

UK's Thames Water gains overwhelming approval for equity proposals - ReutersUK's Thames Water gains overwhelming approval for equity proposals  Reuters

Opinion: Why UK corporates need third party funding more than ever before - Legal BusinessOpinion: Why UK corporates need third party funding more than ever before  Legal Business

UK's Starmer calls for coordinated fight against people smugglers - ReutersUK's Starmer calls for coordinated fight against people smugglers  Reuters

What is VED? And everything else you should know about UK road tax - Top GearWhat is VED? And everything else you should know about UK road tax  Top Gear

UK, Vi?t Nam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking - vietnamnews.vnUK, Vi?t Nam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking  vietnamnews.vn

Bang for buck: The UK startups making the most revenue with the smallest teams - SiftedBang for buck: The UK startups making the most revenue with the smallest teams  Sifted

Barbara Woodward (United Kingdom) on Israel/Palestine and other topics - Security Council Media Stakeout - UN MediaBarbara Woodward (United Kingdom) on Israel/Palestine and other topics - Security Council Media Stakeout  UN Media

Statement on organised immigration crime - GOV.UKStatement on organised immigration crime  GOV.UK

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

India, United Kingdom to resume FTA talks in 2025 - Hindustan TimesIndia, United Kingdom to resume FTA talks in 2025  Hindustan Times

UK, French and Ukrainian military leadership to meet in coming days, UK says - ReutersUK, French and Ukrainian military leadership to meet in coming days, UK says  Reuters

The United Kingdom contributes to UNDP resources to support global sustainable development initiatives - United Nations Development ProgrammeThe United Kingdom contributes to UNDP resources to support global sustainable development initiatives  United Nations Development Programme

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on US-UK trade deal - France 24Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on US-UK trade deal  France 24

UK watchdog says SLB-ChampionX deal could hit competition - ReutersUK watchdog says SLB-ChampionX deal could hit competition  Reuters

Fiji, United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom – Fiji Airways and one world Alliance Drive Transpacific Tourism Through Enhanced Airline Connectivity - Travel And Tour WorldFiji, United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom – Fiji Airways and one world Alliance Drive Transpacific Tourism Through Enhanced Airline Connectivity  Travel And Tour World

UK Immigration, Nationality And Passport Fee Rises From April 2025 - MondaqUK Immigration, Nationality And Passport Fee Rises From April 2025  Mondaq

Europeans will need a Permit to travel to the United Kingdom - Sarajevo TimesEuropeans will need a Permit to travel to the United Kingdom  Sarajevo Times

Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Belgium – Are Europe’s Train Station Hotels the Future of Luxury Stopovers for Global Rail Tourists? - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Belgium – Are Europe’s Train Station Hotels the Future of Luxury Stopovers for Global Rail Tourists?  Travel And Tour World

Migrant Detections at UK-France Border Fall Amid Concerns Over Border Security - ETIAS.comMigrant Detections at UK-France Border Fall Amid Concerns Over Border Security  ETIAS.com

UK firms stay upbeat, helped by retail rebound, Lloyds survey shows - ReutersUK firms stay upbeat, helped by retail rebound, Lloyds survey shows  Reuters

Topic: E-commerce in the United Kingdom (UK) - StatistaTopic: E-commerce in the United Kingdom (UK)  Statista

To thrive amidst rapid change, adapt daily and find opportunity in uncertainty. - Psychology TodayTo thrive amidst rapid change, adapt daily and find opportunity in uncertainty.  Psychology Today

UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services - France 24UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services  France 24

UK govt outlines planned scope of Cyber Security and Resilience Bill - TelecompaperUK govt outlines planned scope of Cyber Security and Resilience Bill  Telecompaper

The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise - The House of Commons LibraryThe United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise  The House of Commons Library

Can France and the United Kingdom Replace the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella? - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesCan France and the United Kingdom Replace the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Lebanon travel advice - GOV.UKLebanon travel advice  GOV.UK

Digital trade and labour markets in the United Kingdom - OECDDigital trade and labour markets in the United Kingdom  OECD

John Dobson: 'Mission accomplished' for Stormers on United Kingdom tour but 'nothing negotiable' in home games - Planet RugbyJohn Dobson: 'Mission accomplished' for Stormers on United Kingdom tour but 'nothing negotiable' in home games  Planet Rugby

United Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.34% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.34% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

United Kingdom, Spain, And Turkey Propel Hilton to Unprecedented Milestone in EMEA, Reaching One Thousand Hotels with Tempo Bold Launch And Spark Accelerated Growth - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom, Spain, And Turkey Propel Hilton to Unprecedented Milestone in EMEA, Reaching One Thousand Hotels with Tempo Bold Launch And Spark Accelerated Growth  Travel And Tour World

Grocery market share in Great Britain 2017-2024 - StatistaGrocery market share in Great Britain 2017-2024  Statista

Newspaper headlines: 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK' - BBCNewspaper headlines: 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK'  BBC

Eight Romanian couriers sentenced to 30 years in prison in United Kingdom after stealing parcels - Romania InsiderEight Romanian couriers sentenced to 30 years in prison in United Kingdom after stealing parcels  Romania Insider

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar + - GOV.UKJoint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar +  GOV.UK