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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Pakistan officer’s throat slit gesture at Indian protesters in UK sparks fury - The Economic TimesPakistan officer’s throat slit gesture at Indian protesters in UK sparks fury  The Economic Times

After US, UK updates travel advisory: Stay clear of India-Pak border areas - The Indian ExpressAfter US, UK updates travel advisory: Stay clear of India-Pak border areas  The Indian Express

Where it will be warmest next week as UK to bask in mini heatwave - BBCWhere it will be warmest next week as UK to bask in mini heatwave  BBC

UK's Reeves talks trade with US's Bessent after stressing EU ties - CNBCUK's Reeves talks trade with US's Bessent after stressing EU ties  CNBC

UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies - Al JazeeraUK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies  Al Jazeera

Find out the UK’s most affordable cities for food and drink - The Drinks BusinessFind out the UK’s most affordable cities for food and drink  The Drinks Business

UK Joins US, Canada, Russia, Australia, and India in Issuing New Alert for Pakistan Amid Rising Travel Risks: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldUK Joins US, Canada, Russia, Australia, and India in Issuing New Alert for Pakistan Amid Rising Travel Risks: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

UK issues travel advisory against visiting Pakistan amid rising Indo-Pak tensions - MoneycontrolUK issues travel advisory against visiting Pakistan amid rising Indo-Pak tensions  Moneycontrol

UK court defines ‘woman’. Trans women left in limbo - Al JazeeraUK court defines ‘woman’. Trans women left in limbo  Al Jazeera

UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry - BBCUK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry  BBC

Summit on the Future of Energy Security - IEA – International Energy AgencySummit on the Future of Energy Security  IEA – International Energy Agency

US along with United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, Japan, China, And Portugal Lead The Global Hotel Investment Market In 2024, Contributing To A Staggering Fifty-four percent Growth - Travel And Tour WorldUS along with United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, Japan, China, And Portugal Lead The Global Hotel Investment Market In 2024, Contributing To A Staggering Fifty-four percent Growth  Travel And Tour World

UK PM Keir Starmer calls PM Modi, strongly condemns “barbaric terror attack” - DD NewsUK PM Keir Starmer calls PM Modi, strongly condemns “barbaric terror attack”  DD News

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to embark on an official visit to United Kingdom and Austria today - PIBUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to embark on an official visit to United Kingdom and Austria today  PIB

United Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.04% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.04% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Scouting’s future in the UK is driven by young people - WOSMScouting’s future in the UK is driven by young people  WOSM

U.K. lifts sanctions against some Syrian government agencies and media outlets - The HinduU.K. lifts sanctions against some Syrian government agencies and media outlets  The Hindu

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

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 country profile - BBCUnited Kingdom country profile  BBC

Indian Woman Compares Life With UK Cousin, Asks If West Is Better - NDTVIndian Woman Compares Life With UK Cousin, Asks If West Is Better  NDTV

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

SHOCKING! Pakistan Army Attache Gestures To Slit Throat Of Indian Protesters In UK; Netizens Outraged Over - Free Press JournalSHOCKING! Pakistan Army Attache Gestures To Slit Throat Of Indian Protesters In UK; Netizens Outraged Over  Free Press Journal

On Haredim in the United Kingdom: A bit of positivity, please - JNS.orgOn Haredim in the United Kingdom: A bit of positivity, please  JNS.org

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

United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, India: Virgin Atlantic’s New Routes to Riyadh and Seoul Set to Boost Business and Leisure Travel Between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, India: Virgin Atlantic’s New Routes to Riyadh and Seoul Set to Boost Business and Leisure Travel Between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.  Travel And Tour World

India and UK hold 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue in London today - PIBIndia and UK hold 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue in London today  PIB

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.04% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.04% By Investing.com  Investing.com

United Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.71% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.71% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

UK Prime Minister and European Commission President address international Summit on the Future of Energy Security - IEA – International Energy AgencyUK Prime Minister and European Commission President address international Summit on the Future of Energy Security  IEA – International Energy Agency

The Northern Star: How Innovation Districts Can Supercharge UK Startups - EntrepreneurThe Northern Star: How Innovation Districts Can Supercharge UK Startups  Entrepreneur

United Kingdom: CMA publishes Approach Document on commencement of the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 - Global Compliance NewsUnited Kingdom: CMA publishes Approach Document on commencement of the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024  Global Compliance News

A New Climate-Themed 'Sustainable Story Award' Opens in the United Kingdom - Publishing PerspectivesA New Climate-Themed 'Sustainable Story Award' Opens in the United Kingdom  Publishing Perspectives

The UK's Failure to Prevent Fraud Offense - NatLawReview.comThe UK's Failure to Prevent Fraud Offense  NatLawReview.com

Malaysia, UK Partner for Digital Transformation and Sustainability - OpenGov AsiaMalaysia, UK Partner for Digital Transformation and Sustainability  OpenGov Asia

Expansion And Growth - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqExpansion And Growth - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

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

Is Additive Manufacturing Really That Environmentally Friendly? - Water - United Kingdom - MondaqIs Additive Manufacturing Really That Environmentally Friendly? - Water - United Kingdom  Mondaq

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

Fact Check: MPs’ letter for new Pakistan airport misrepresented as UK taxpayer offering gift - ReutersFact Check: MPs’ letter for new Pakistan airport misrepresented as UK taxpayer offering gift  Reuters

AI’s potential to tackle the UK’s productivity puzzle - Google BlogAI’s potential to tackle the UK’s productivity puzzle  Google Blog

British Steel mill subject of UK government intervention - Recycling TodayBritish Steel mill subject of UK government intervention  Recycling Today

Universities urge stability with UK graduate visa at risk - Times Higher EducationUniversities urge stability with UK graduate visa at risk  Times Higher Education

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

Issue of Debt - Business WireIssue of Debt  Business Wire

UK throws down gauntlet to Net Zero critics - gasworldUK throws down gauntlet to Net Zero critics  gasworld

Donald Trump’s antics mean new boldness is needed in UK-EU links - The EconomistDonald Trump’s antics mean new boldness is needed in UK-EU links  The Economist

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 studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline - DWUK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline  DW

STATEMENT: World Bank International Development Association report signals grim reality of UK aid cuts - Save the Children UKSTATEMENT: World Bank International Development Association report signals grim reality of UK aid cuts  Save the Children UK

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

Issue of Debt - Business WireIssue of Debt  Business Wire

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

France, UK and Germany urge Israel to allow aid back into Gaza - Embassy of France in the United StatesFrance, UK and Germany urge Israel to allow aid back into Gaza  Embassy of France in the United States

Record quarter for UK heat pump installations as subsidies drive growth - pv magazine InternationalRecord quarter for UK heat pump installations as subsidies drive growth  pv magazine International

UK Eases Sanctions on Syria - Morocco World NewsUK Eases Sanctions on Syria  Morocco World News

OGAE United Kingdom Announces Points for OGAE Poll 2025 - EurovoixOGAE United Kingdom Announces Points for OGAE Poll 2025  Eurovoix

Brexit-related costs leave UK cancer patients, research in jeopardy: report - Fierce BiotechBrexit-related costs leave UK cancer patients, research in jeopardy: report  Fierce Biotech

Marine carbon capture facility opens in the UK - The Fish SiteMarine carbon capture facility opens in the UK  The Fish Site

U.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.04% By Investing.com - Investing.com UKU.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.04% By Investing.com  Investing.com UK

Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of New Zealand - GOV.UKJoint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of New Zealand  GOV.UK

How to Help UK Start-ups Flourish - EntrepreneurHow to Help UK Start-ups Flourish  Entrepreneur

FTA talks with UK on the verge of conclusion - The Financial ExpressFTA talks with UK on the verge of conclusion  The Financial Express

UK water bosses can now face prison under new crackdown on illegal sewage pollution - Smart Water MagazineUK water bosses can now face prison under new crackdown on illegal sewage pollution  Smart Water Magazine

EU, UK vow energy security cooperation with home-grown clean sources at the heart - Clean Energy WireEU, UK vow energy security cooperation with home-grown clean sources at the heart  Clean Energy Wire

Double booster for UK clinical trials: data and regulation - CMS LAW-NOWDouble booster for UK clinical trials: data and regulation  CMS LAW-NOW

The State of the UK Legal Market in 2025: Law firms’ focus shifting to value, efficiency & productivity - Thomson ReutersThe State of the UK Legal Market in 2025: Law firms’ focus shifting to value, efficiency & productivity  Thomson Reuters

United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) | Policies, Leaders, & Role in Brexit - BritannicaUnited Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) | Policies, Leaders, & Role in Brexit  Britannica

Gaza is burning. UK NGOs must abandon failed diplomacy and fight back - Al JazeeraGaza is burning. UK NGOs must abandon failed diplomacy and fight back  Al Jazeera

UK unveils new ammonia fuel guidelines in push for greener shipping - Offshore-Energy.bizUK unveils new ammonia fuel guidelines in push for greener shipping  Offshore-Energy.biz

Trump’s trade war will have ‘profound impact’ on UK economy, says Reeves - politico.euTrump’s trade war will have ‘profound impact’ on UK economy, says Reeves  politico.eu

Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, United States of America, Brazil, United Kingdom, Austria, Bhutan, Caribbean Netherlands- The World’s Most Beautiful Airport Landings: A Global Tour of Scenic Approaches Across Nine Stunning Countries - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia, New Zealand, Portugal, United States of America, Brazil, United Kingdom, Austria, Bhutan, Caribbean Netherlands- The World’s Most Beautiful Airport Landings: A Global Tour of Scenic Approaches Across Nine Stunning Countries  Travel And Tour World

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

Powering Up the UK Start-up Scene - EntrepreneurPowering Up the UK Start-up Scene  Entrepreneur

TerraPower Takes First Step Toward Regulatory Approval of the Natrium® Reactor¹ in United Kingdom - TerraPowerTerraPower Takes First Step Toward Regulatory Approval of the Natrium® Reactor¹ in United Kingdom  TerraPower

United Kingdom - ember-energy.orgUnited Kingdom  ember-energy.org

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

Data Diaries - April 2025 - Privacy Protection - United Kingdom - MondaqData Diaries - April 2025 - Privacy Protection - United Kingdom  Mondaq

UK's Vaccines Market Expected to Reach 1.7K Tons in Volume and $2.5B in Value by 2035 - IndexBoxUK's Vaccines Market Expected to Reach 1.7K Tons in Volume and $2.5B in Value by 2035  IndexBox

UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling - CNNUK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling  CNN

Tariffs Webinar - US Edition - International Trade & Investment - United Kingdom - MondaqTariffs Webinar - US Edition - International Trade & Investment - United Kingdom  Mondaq

UK and New Zealand strengthen defence and trade ties in strategic partnership - Open Access GovernmentUK and New Zealand strengthen defence and trade ties in strategic partnership  Open Access Government

United Kingdom leads the world in e-government - London Daily NewsUnited Kingdom leads the world in e-government  London Daily News

Trade talks with UK in final stages, no new round - The Indian ExpressTrade talks with UK in final stages, no new round  The Indian Express

Glasgow - The Birthplace Of The Obstetric Ultrasound - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqGlasgow - The Birthplace Of The Obstetric Ultrasound - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

UK's Raw Steel and Pig Iron Market to See Slight Growth with +0.1% CAGR over Next Decade - IndexBoxUK's Raw Steel and Pig Iron Market to See Slight Growth with +0.1% CAGR over Next Decade  IndexBox

Undiscovered Gems in the United Kingdom for April 2025 - Yahoo FinanceUndiscovered Gems in the United Kingdom for April 2025  Yahoo Finance

IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy - ReutersIMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy  Reuters

UK's Solar Cells and Light-Emitting Diodes Market to Reach 24M Units and $547M by 2035, Driven by Growing Demand - IndexBoxUK's Solar Cells and Light-Emitting Diodes Market to Reach 24M Units and $547M by 2035, Driven by Growing Demand  IndexBox

UK Introduces Strict Online Safety Rules to Protect Children - ShiaWavesUK Introduces Strict Online Safety Rules to Protect Children  ShiaWaves

UK's Princess Anne praises Türkiye's role in preserving Gallipoli’s legacy | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahUK's Princess Anne praises Türkiye's role in preserving Gallipoli’s legacy | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

United Kingdom: Staycations Lead the Way as Beach Hut Rentals See Record Growth in Spring 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom: Staycations Lead the Way as Beach Hut Rentals See Record Growth in Spring 2025  Travel And Tour World

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

In medical miracle, a baby in the United Kingdom was 'born twice.' How? - DNA IndiaIn medical miracle, a baby in the United Kingdom was 'born twice.' How?  DNA India

The United Kingdom lifts asset freeze on institutions affiliated with the Syrian government - ?????? ?????? ????? ???????The United Kingdom lifts asset freeze on institutions affiliated with the Syrian government  ?????? ?????? ????? ???????

Blow for UK’s Reeves as IMF slashes growth forecasts - politico.euBlow for UK’s Reeves as IMF slashes growth forecasts  politico.eu

Iranian foreign minister says country ready for dialogue with UK, France and Germany - The Times of IsraelIranian foreign minister says country ready for dialogue with UK, France and Germany  The Times of Israel

Pound Sterling gains on surprisingly positive UK Retail Sales data - FXStreetPound Sterling gains on surprisingly positive UK Retail Sales data  FXStreet

UK's Copper Market: Anticipated CAGR of +1.5% Expected to Drive Consumption Trend Over Next Decade - IndexBoxUK's Copper Market: Anticipated CAGR of +1.5% Expected to Drive Consumption Trend Over Next Decade  IndexBox

Tariffs Webinar - EMEA Edition - International Trade & Investment - United Kingdom - MondaqTariffs Webinar - EMEA Edition - International Trade & Investment - United Kingdom  Mondaq