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 turns to King Charles and royals to mollify Trump like no others can - ReutersUK turns to King Charles and royals to mollify Trump like no others can  Reuters

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.21% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.21% By Investing.com  Investing.com

UK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over Epstein links - CNNUK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over Epstein links  CNN

UK welcomes Karki's appointment, affirms support for inclusive governance - The Himalayan TimesUK welcomes Karki's appointment, affirms support for inclusive governance  The Himalayan Times

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 to study in the United Kingdom (Fully-funded) - Opportunity DeskGates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 to study in the United Kingdom (Fully-funded)  Opportunity Desk

Sikh woman raped by two white man in a racially motivated attack in United Kingdom's Birmingham: 'Go back...' - DNA IndiaSikh woman raped by two white man in a racially motivated attack in United Kingdom's Birmingham: 'Go back...'  DNA India

Mandelson Sacked as U.K. Ambassador to U.S. Over Epstein Row - Time MagazineMandelson Sacked as U.K. Ambassador to U.S. Over Epstein Row  Time Magazine

UK economy makes weak start to second half of the year - ReutersUK economy makes weak start to second half of the year  Reuters

UK launches new Russia-related sanctions targeting shadow fleet, weapons suppliers - ReutersUK launches new Russia-related sanctions targeting shadow fleet, weapons suppliers  Reuters

United Kingdom shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.21% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.21% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Israel and the United Kingdom - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Israel and the United Kingdom  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Karnataka Minister invites Wolverhampton University of U.K. to establish campus in Bengaluru - The HinduKarnataka Minister invites Wolverhampton University of U.K. to establish campus in Bengaluru  The Hindu

Photo gallery: NATO Secretary General visits the United Kingdom, 09-Sep.-2025 - NATOPhoto gallery: NATO Secretary General visits the United Kingdom, 09-Sep.-2025  NATO

The Caterer: Hospitality Employers See Visa Licences Revoked in Government Crackdown - FragomenThe Caterer: Hospitality Employers See Visa Licences Revoked in Government Crackdown  Fragomen

Man City vs Man United: Premier League – team news, start time and lineups - Al JazeeraMan City vs Man United: Premier League – team news, start time and lineups  Al Jazeera

Wikipedia will not appeal dismissal of its UK Online Safety Act challenge - ReutersWikipedia will not appeal dismissal of its UK Online Safety Act challenge  Reuters

UK visa crackdown: Indian worker applications fall 18%, care visas down 93% - Business StandardUK visa crackdown: Indian worker applications fall 18%, care visas down 93%  Business Standard

Meet Kate Alessi: Leading Google UK & the AI Opportunity - The KeywordMeet Kate Alessi: Leading Google UK & the AI Opportunity  The Keyword

The United Kingdom and Norway join CAVS programme - patriagroup.comThe United Kingdom and Norway join CAVS programme  patriagroup.com

Why is the U.K. arresting peaceful protesters on terrorism charges? - NBC NewsWhy is the U.K. arresting peaceful protesters on terrorism charges?  NBC News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met With Advisors to the Leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met With Advisors to the Leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

AstraZeneca pauses $271M expansion in UK—the latest Big Pharma to buck Britain - Fierce BiotechAstraZeneca pauses $271M expansion in UK—the latest Big Pharma to buck Britain  Fierce Biotech

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits the United Kingdom for Five Country Ministerial to Strengthen National Security Efforts with Key Allies - Homeland Security (.gov)PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits the United Kingdom for Five Country Ministerial to Strengthen National Security Efforts with Key Allies  Homeland Security (.gov)

United Kingdom Forex Today: British Pound fragile ahead of UK jobs data - FXStreetUnited Kingdom Forex Today: British Pound fragile ahead of UK jobs data  FXStreet

United Kingdom: Significant Increase in Employer Sponsor License Revocations - FragomenUnited Kingdom: Significant Increase in Employer Sponsor License Revocations  Fragomen

BlackRock to invest $700 million in UK data centres during Trump visit, Sky News reports - ReutersBlackRock to invest $700 million in UK data centres during Trump visit, Sky News reports  Reuters

NATO Secretary General meets UK Prime Minister and attends Ukraine Defence Contact Group in London - NATONATO Secretary General meets UK Prime Minister and attends Ukraine Defence Contact Group in London  NATO

In July, price for lumber imported to United Kingdom loses 9% - lesprom.comIn July, price for lumber imported to United Kingdom loses 9%  lesprom.com

United Kingdom: Crypto week and beyond the GENIUS Act - Global Compliance NewsUnited Kingdom: Crypto week and beyond the GENIUS Act  Global Compliance News

UK Lords on failure to try British in Yazidi Genocide - Genocide WatchUK Lords on failure to try British in Yazidi Genocide  Genocide Watch

After the US, is the UK also losing its appeal for Indian students and professionals? Recent visa data su - The Times of IndiaAfter the US, is the UK also losing its appeal for Indian students and professionals? Recent visa data su  The Times of India

Pharma's UK frustrations come to a head as Lilly, Sanofi, AZ pause investments - FirstWord PharmaPharma's UK frustrations come to a head as Lilly, Sanofi, AZ pause investments  FirstWord Pharma

This is a window of opportunity to end the threat of chemical weapons in Syria: UK Statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThis is a window of opportunity to end the threat of chemical weapons in Syria: UK Statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

Why a decline in the UK's university sector is a threat to GDP - Euronews.comWhy a decline in the UK's university sector is a threat to GDP  Euronews.com

United Kingdom Forex Today: British Pound ahead of GDP data release - FXStreetUnited Kingdom Forex Today: British Pound ahead of GDP data release  FXStreet

Russia’s violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NATO nations, and our determination to stand with Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKRussia’s violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NATO nations, and our determination to stand with Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

Biodiversity pressure from fruit and vegetable consumption in the United Kingdom, India and South Africa varies by product and growing location - NatureBiodiversity pressure from fruit and vegetable consumption in the United Kingdom, India and South Africa varies by product and growing location  Nature

London FIMI Forum 2025: Rethinking the responses to FIMI in an evolving global environment - EEASLondon FIMI Forum 2025: Rethinking the responses to FIMI in an evolving global environment  EEAS

Immigration And The UK's Industrial Vision - Work Visas - United Kingdom - MondaqImmigration And The UK's Industrial Vision - Work Visas - United Kingdom  Mondaq

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: United Kingdom - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: United Kingdom  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

How are microplastics regulated in the UK and European Union? - FieldfisherHow are microplastics regulated in the UK and European Union?  Fieldfisher

UK's Prince Harry visits Ukraine with rehabilitation charity - ReutersUK's Prince Harry visits Ukraine with rehabilitation charity  Reuters

No Profit In This Patent Undertaking - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqNo Profit In This Patent Undertaking - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

President Met with the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????President Met with the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

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

United Kingdom Sets New Aviation Milestone as Heathrow, Stansted, and Birmingham Airports Break Passenger Records with Unprecedented Growth in August - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom Sets New Aviation Milestone as Heathrow, Stansted, and Birmingham Airports Break Passenger Records with Unprecedented Growth in August  Travel And Tour World

UK Government Rejects Determination of Israeli ‘Genocide’ in Gaza - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesUK Government Rejects Determination of Israeli ‘Genocide’ in Gaza  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Universal registers possible name for UK resort near Bedford - BBCUniversal registers possible name for UK resort near Bedford  BBC

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025 - GOV.UKAustralia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025  GOV.UK

Pakistani doctor left surgery midway in UK to have sex with nurse - India TodayPakistani doctor left surgery midway in UK to have sex with nurse  India Today

India-United Kingdom (U.K.) bilateral trade - KPMGIndia-United Kingdom (U.K.) bilateral trade  KPMG

Eli Lilly reconsiders UK biotech incubator, pauses buildout - Fierce BiotechEli Lilly reconsiders UK biotech incubator, pauses buildout  Fierce Biotech

UK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over links to Epstein - Al JazeeraUK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over links to Epstein  Al Jazeera

The Rise Of Shadow AI: Risk Or Opportunity? - New Technology - United Kingdom - MondaqThe Rise Of Shadow AI: Risk Or Opportunity? - New Technology - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Up to 400 large UK stores at risk of closure from property tax hike, says BRC - ReutersUp to 400 large UK stores at risk of closure from property tax hike, says BRC  Reuters

UK, Singapore extend aid for flood victims - The Express TribuneUK, Singapore extend aid for flood victims  The Express Tribune

News - 307th Bomb Wing Arrives in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025 Exercise - DVIDSNews - 307th Bomb Wing Arrives in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025 Exercise  DVIDS

UK-India FTA: A Landmark Deal Under Scrutiny - DevdiscourseUK-India FTA: A Landmark Deal Under Scrutiny  Devdiscourse

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

UK needed ‘unconventional’ US ambassador when picking Mandelson, minister says - The GuardianUK needed ‘unconventional’ US ambassador when picking Mandelson, minister says  The Guardian

Has The UPC Just Taken Its First Steps In Developing Its Own Doctrine Of Equivalents? - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqHas The UPC Just Taken Its First Steps In Developing Its Own Doctrine Of Equivalents? - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

As UK life science investments lag, ABPI spotlights country's competitive pitfalls - Fierce BiotechAs UK life science investments lag, ABPI spotlights country's competitive pitfalls  Fierce Biotech

Clarks preps digital marketplace for 2026 launch - FashionNetwork.comClarks preps digital marketplace for 2026 launch  FashionNetwork.com

Does Reform UK have a foreign policy? - Chatham HouseDoes Reform UK have a foreign policy?  Chatham House

UK doctor left in the middle of surgery to have sex with nurse: Reports - KTVUUK doctor left in the middle of surgery to have sex with nurse: Reports  KTVU

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

How the UK became American conservatives’ worst nightmare - PoliticoHow the UK became American conservatives’ worst nightmare  Politico

Marco Rubio to address global security during overseas trip - upi.comMarco Rubio to address global security during overseas trip  upi.com

Iberdrola completes the sale of its smart meter business in the United Kingdom - IberdrolaIberdrola completes the sale of its smart meter business in the United Kingdom  Iberdrola

[Event] The eDiscovery AI Strategy Game - October 8th, London, United Kingdom - JD Supra[Event] The eDiscovery AI Strategy Game - October 8th, London, United Kingdom  JD Supra

Emily Damari recalls surviving Hamas in UK apperance - The Jerusalem PostEmily Damari recalls surviving Hamas in UK apperance  The Jerusalem Post

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

UK blocks Israeli government delegation from defence exhibition - BBCUK blocks Israeli government delegation from defence exhibition  BBC

Merck scraps £1bn R&D hub amid fears UK is ‘uninvestable’ - The Chemical EngineerMerck scraps £1bn R&D hub amid fears UK is ‘uninvestable’  The Chemical Engineer

Business Development Manager in Chippenham, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, United Kingdom - RailwayPeople.comBusiness Development Manager in Chippenham, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, United Kingdom  RailwayPeople.com

United Kingdom: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for United Kingdom - International Monetary FundUnited Kingdom: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for United Kingdom  International Monetary Fund

France, Germany, UK condemn Israel’s Sept. 9 strikes in Doha - Anadolu AjansiFrance, Germany, UK condemn Israel’s Sept. 9 strikes in Doha  Anadolu Ajansi

Financial Institutions Insurance: Introducing XSBond+ - MarshFinancial Institutions Insurance: Introducing XSBond+  Marsh

UPC: No Need To Separate Multi-Defendant Proceedings To Protect Sensitive Information - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqUPC: No Need To Separate Multi-Defendant Proceedings To Protect Sensitive Information - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Personal Perspective: Why the experiences we avoid may transform us the most. - Psychology TodayPersonal Perspective: Why the experiences we avoid may transform us the most.  Psychology Today

More Effective Social Protection for Stronger Economic Growth: United Kingdom - OECDMore Effective Social Protection for Stronger Economic Growth: United Kingdom  OECD

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities - GOV.UKG7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities  GOV.UK

Annual GDP growth in the UK 1949-2024 - StatistaAnnual GDP growth in the UK 1949-2024  Statista

Average inflation rate in the United Kingdom from 1980 to 2030 - StatistaAverage inflation rate in the United Kingdom from 1980 to 2030  Statista

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025 - GOV.UKNuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025  GOV.UK

TUPE Takeaways: How Organised Must An "Organised Grouping" Be? - Health & Safety - United Kingdom - MondaqTUPE Takeaways: How Organised Must An "Organised Grouping" Be? - Health & Safety - United Kingdom  Mondaq

DSEI 2025: United Kingdom, Norway join CAVS programme - JanesDSEI 2025: United Kingdom, Norway join CAVS programme  Janes

Data (Use And Access) Act 2025: An Update For Academy Trusts - Data Protection - United Kingdom - MondaqData (Use And Access) Act 2025: An Update For Academy Trusts - Data Protection - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Security delivered for working people as UK-US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing - GOV.UKSecurity delivered for working people as UK-US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing  GOV.UK

Leaders of Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the NATO Secretary General Discussed Current Challenges and Potential Threats from Russia — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????Leaders of Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the NATO Secretary General Discussed Current Challenges and Potential Threats from Russia — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

The United Kingdom and the United Nations: What you need to know - UnricThe United Kingdom and the United Nations: What you need to know  Unric

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

Eurovision: UK should withdraw if Israel takes part - Phil Coulter - BBCEurovision: UK should withdraw if Israel takes part - Phil Coulter  BBC

Ethical Healthcare Leadership: A Regional Perspective - MondaqEthical Healthcare Leadership: A Regional Perspective  Mondaq

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

THG First Half 2025 Earnings: UK£0.052 loss per share (vs UK£0.041 loss in 1H 2024) - uk.finance.yahoo.comTHG First Half 2025 Earnings: UK£0.052 loss per share (vs UK£0.041 loss in 1H 2024)  uk.finance.yahoo.com

UK Might Soon Rejoin Erasmus+ - ETIAS.comUK Might Soon Rejoin Erasmus+  ETIAS.com

The United Kingdom voted in favour of today’s resolution, which allows UNIFIL to operate for 16 months before an orderly withdrawal: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe United Kingdom voted in favour of today’s resolution, which allows UNIFIL to operate for 16 months before an orderly withdrawal: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

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

UK and US restart steel talks ahead of Trump’s state visit - politico.euUK and US restart steel talks ahead of Trump’s state visit  politico.eu