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 To Reduce Voting Age To 16, These Countries Have Already Done It - NDTVUK To Reduce Voting Age To 16, These Countries Have Already Done It  NDTV

UK to lower national voting age to 16 under government proposals - CNNUK to lower national voting age to 16 under government proposals  CNN

Is the voting system in the UK fair? - Al JazeeraIs the voting system in the UK fair?  Al Jazeera

Secretary-General Meets with Minister of State for Europe of United Kingdom - UN MediaSecretary-General Meets with Minister of State for Europe of United Kingdom  UN Media

Modi UK Visit Likely: India, UK Set to Seal Landmark Trade Deal Next Week - Deccan HeraldModi UK Visit Likely: India, UK Set to Seal Landmark Trade Deal Next Week  Deccan Herald

UK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence - Al JazeeraUK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence  Al Jazeera

Leading lights of UK research spearhead search for world's best talent - GOV.UKLeading lights of UK research spearhead search for world's best talent  GOV.UK

U.K. Sanctions Russian GRU Agents Over Cyber Attacks and Hybrid Threats - The Moscow TimesU.K. Sanctions Russian GRU Agents Over Cyber Attacks and Hybrid Threats  The Moscow Times

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.17% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.17% By Investing.com  Investing.com

UK wage growth slows but job losses 'less alarming' - ReutersUK wage growth slows but job losses 'less alarming'  Reuters

PM Modi expected in UK on July 23-24 for FTA signing - The Economic TimesPM Modi expected in UK on July 23-24 for FTA signing  The Economic Times

13,000 to 15,000 Pakistani students go to UK for permanent residence every year, Senate panel told - Dawn13,000 to 15,000 Pakistani students go to UK for permanent residence every year, Senate panel told  Dawn

United Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.17% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.17% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

United Kingdom: Restrictions for Sponsored Work Routes Forthcoming - FragomenUnited Kingdom: Restrictions for Sponsored Work Routes Forthcoming  Fragomen

UK, India likely to unveil trade deal next week, including whisky, EVs, textiles, sources say - ReutersUK, India likely to unveil trade deal next week, including whisky, EVs, textiles, sources say  Reuters

Why the UK’s butterflies are booming in 2025 - Down To EarthWhy the UK’s butterflies are booming in 2025  Down To Earth

UK-India FTA offers Scottish salmon sector huge opportunity amid tariff unpredictability - SeafoodSourceUK-India FTA offers Scottish salmon sector huge opportunity amid tariff unpredictability  SeafoodSource

United Kingdom to lower voting age to 16 for general elections - MoneycontrolUnited Kingdom to lower voting age to 16 for general elections  Moneycontrol

U.K., Germany sign friendship treaty, deepening ties in face of threats - The HinduU.K., Germany sign friendship treaty, deepening ties in face of threats  The Hindu

Statement on Russia’s malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdom - canada.caStatement on Russia’s malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdom  canada.ca

Germany and UK sign historic post-Brexit friendship treaty - DWGermany and UK sign historic post-Brexit friendship treaty  DW

India-UK Trade Deal: Approval on India-UK Free Trade Deal Expected Soon, Exports and Employment to Get a Boost - dynamitenews.comIndia-UK Trade Deal: Approval on India-UK Free Trade Deal Expected Soon, Exports and Employment to Get a Boost  dynamitenews.com

No extra visas needed: 10 countries Indians can visit with a UK Visa - Times of IndiaNo extra visas needed: 10 countries Indians can visit with a UK Visa  Times of India

UK sanctions senior Russian intelligence officers over cyberattacks - Al JazeeraUK sanctions senior Russian intelligence officers over cyberattacks  Al Jazeera

UK F-35B fighter jet grounded in Kerala enters final repair stage after refuelling - The HinduUK F-35B fighter jet grounded in Kerala enters final repair stage after refuelling  The Hindu

Taliban Government Denies Monitoring Citizens After UK Data Leak - NDTVTaliban Government Denies Monitoring Citizens After UK Data Leak  NDTV

UK police to take no action against Kneecap after ‘terrorism’ investigation - Al JazeeraUK police to take no action against Kneecap after ‘terrorism’ investigation  Al Jazeera

UPC Day Out: Show Me Your Subsoiler - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqUPC Day Out: Show Me Your Subsoiler - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Babies born in UK using DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease - Al JazeeraBabies born in UK using DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease  Al Jazeera

U.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.17% By Investing.com - Investing.com UKU.K. shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.17% By Investing.com  Investing.com UK

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

Modi plans first U.K. visit in seven years to seal landmark trade deal - Latest news from AzerbaijanModi plans first U.K. visit in seven years to seal landmark trade deal  Latest news from Azerbaijan

UK-India Industry-Academia TNE Grants 2025–26 - Opportunities and insight | British CouncilUK-India Industry-Academia TNE Grants 2025–26  Opportunities and insight | British Council

For security and prosperity in Europe: Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland conclude a Treaty on Friendship and Bilateral Cooperation - Auswärtiges AmtFor security and prosperity in Europe: Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland conclude a Treaty on Friendship and Bilateral Cooperation  Auswärtiges Amt

Made-In-India Maruti e Vitara Claimed Range And Charging Time Revealed In The United Kingdom - CarDekhoMade-In-India Maruti e Vitara Claimed Range And Charging Time Revealed In The United Kingdom  CarDekho

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

Germany updates: Merz hails 'new chapter' in German-UK ties - DWGermany updates: Merz hails 'new chapter' in German-UK ties  DW

UK discovers Russian 'espionage tool', sanctions GRU officers over cyberattacks - ReutersUK discovers Russian 'espionage tool', sanctions GRU officers over cyberattacks  Reuters

7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement - GOV.UK7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement  GOV.UK

First German-UK defense pact since WWII followed by Moscow warning - Defense NewsFirst German-UK defense pact since WWII followed by Moscow warning  Defense News

Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret programme after data leak - Al JazeeraThousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret programme after data leak  Al Jazeera

Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany on friendship and bilateral cooperation - GOV.UKTreaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany on friendship and bilateral cooperation  GOV.UK

Modi plans UK visit next week to sign India trade deal - politico.euModi plans UK visit next week to sign India trade deal  politico.eu

United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Denmark, and Italy Seek Cooler Escapes as Northern Europe Becomes the Ultimate Summer Sanctuary with the Rise of the ‘Coolcation’ Trend - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Denmark, and Italy Seek Cooler Escapes as Northern Europe Becomes the Ultimate Summer Sanctuary with the Rise of the ‘Coolcation’ Trend  Travel And Tour World

The UK Government takes its next steps to become a global AI leader with new Compute Roadmap - Open Access GovernmentThe UK Government takes its next steps to become a global AI leader with new Compute Roadmap  Open Access Government

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.13% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.13% By Investing.com  Investing.com

UK and Germany sign new treaty on defence, trade and people smuggling - RFIUK and Germany sign new treaty on defence, trade and people smuggling  RFI

What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom? - BritannicaWhat’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?  Britannica

United Kingdom and Switzerland Enhance Travel Convenience with EasyJet’s Innovative Luggage Collection Service Revolutionizing Airport Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom and Switzerland Enhance Travel Convenience with EasyJet’s Innovative Luggage Collection Service Revolutionizing Airport Experiences  Travel And Tour World

EU, U.K. Target Russia With ‘Unprecedented’ Wartime Sanctions Package - Foreign PolicyEU, U.K. Target Russia With ‘Unprecedented’ Wartime Sanctions Package  Foreign Policy

Making the U.S.-UK Special Relationship Fit for Purpose - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesMaking the U.S.-UK Special Relationship Fit for Purpose  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Friendship, partnership and security in challenging times: Foreign Minister Wadephul in London and Oslo - Auswärtiges AmtFriendship, partnership and security in challenging times: Foreign Minister Wadephul in London and Oslo  Auswärtiges Amt

United Kingdom launches DRIVE35 program to improve the automotive industry - InspenetUnited Kingdom launches DRIVE35 program to improve the automotive industry  Inspenet

After Brexit: E3. New treaty puts UK, Germany and France back at the heart of European security - Chatham HouseAfter Brexit: E3. New treaty puts UK, Germany and France back at the heart of European security  Chatham House

How were identities of thousands of Afghans leaked by UK military? - Al JazeeraHow were identities of thousands of Afghans leaked by UK military?  Al Jazeera

UK sanctions Russian hackers, spies as US weighs its own punishments for Russia - CyberScoopUK sanctions Russian hackers, spies as US weighs its own punishments for Russia  CyberScoop

Hanwha names Defense Australia head to lead European, UK defense business - The Korea TimesHanwha names Defense Australia head to lead European, UK defense business  The Korea Times

What to Know About Trump’s Second State Visit to the U.K.—and How the Nation Rebelled Against His First - Time MagazineWhat to Know About Trump’s Second State Visit to the U.K.—and How the Nation Rebelled Against His First  Time Magazine

Kareena Kapoor's Beach Holiday With Saif In United Kingdom Made Her Lose Track Of Time - NDTVKareena Kapoor's Beach Holiday With Saif In United Kingdom Made Her Lose Track Of Time  NDTV

United Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.68% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.68% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Why are measles cases rising in the UK and who can get the MMR vaccine? - BBCWhy are measles cases rising in the UK and who can get the MMR vaccine?  BBC

United Kingdom faces third, more extensive heatwave in 2025 - Telangana TodayUnited Kingdom faces third, more extensive heatwave in 2025  Telangana Today

Reading between the lines of the new France-UK nuclear entente - Atlantic CouncilReading between the lines of the new France-UK nuclear entente  Atlantic Council

France, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions in August if no progress - Al JazeeraFrance, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions in August if no progress  Al Jazeera

UK's Belt Type Continuous-Action Elevators and Conveyors Market to Grow at a CAGR of +0.6% from 2024 to 2035 - IndexBoxUK's Belt Type Continuous-Action Elevators and Conveyors Market to Grow at a CAGR of +0.6% from 2024 to 2035  IndexBox

Ben Hudson appointed CEO of Hanwha’s European and UK defence operations - Defence Industry EuropeBen Hudson appointed CEO of Hanwha’s European and UK defence operations  Defence Industry Europe

Government at a Glance 2025: United Kingdom - OECDGovernment at a Glance 2025: United Kingdom  OECD

UK's Cutting Blade Market: Expected to Reach 6.7K Tons and $182M by 2035 - IndexBoxUK's Cutting Blade Market: Expected to Reach 6.7K Tons and $182M by 2035  IndexBox

UK sanctions Russian intelligence officers linked to Mariupol theater bombing - PBSUK sanctions Russian intelligence officers linked to Mariupol theater bombing  PBS

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

United Kingdom Faces Risk of Sudden Flooding and Travel Disruptions as Thunderstorms Hit While Temperatures Soar - Travel And Tour WorldUnited Kingdom Faces Risk of Sudden Flooding and Travel Disruptions as Thunderstorms Hit While Temperatures Soar  Travel And Tour World

UK's Glycosides and Vegetable Alkaloids Market to Witness Steady Growth with +1.1% CAGR from 2024-2035 - IndexBoxUK's Glycosides and Vegetable Alkaloids Market to Witness Steady Growth with +1.1% CAGR from 2024-2035  IndexBox

UK lifts restrictions on Pakistan airlines after five-year ban - Al JazeeraUK lifts restrictions on Pakistan airlines after five-year ban  Al Jazeera

UK places sanctions on Russian spies over cyber and poison attacks - Financial TimesUK places sanctions on Russian spies over cyber and poison attacks  Financial Times

UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform - ReutersUK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform  Reuters

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.68% By Investing.com - Investing.comU.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.68% By Investing.com  Investing.com

United Kingdom discusses rising tensions between India, Pakistan in Parliament; appeals for de-escalation - The HinduUnited Kingdom discusses rising tensions between India, Pakistan in Parliament; appeals for de-escalation  The Hindu

UK lifts 5-year ban on Pakistani carriers, allows flights - The FederalUK lifts 5-year ban on Pakistani carriers, allows flights  The Federal

Musicians from the United Kingdom have formed a syndicate against the war in Gaza. - ?????Musicians from the United Kingdom have formed a syndicate against the war in Gaza.  ?????

Inflation comes in at highest level since January 2024 in June - FocusEconomicsInflation comes in at highest level since January 2024 in June  FocusEconomics

UK youth celebrate voting rights but urge caution - ReutersUK youth celebrate voting rights but urge caution  Reuters

UK's Electric and Soil Heating Apparatus Market to Grow at 1.3% CAGR, Reaching $626M by 2035 - IndexBoxUK's Electric and Soil Heating Apparatus Market to Grow at 1.3% CAGR, Reaching $626M by 2035  IndexBox

UK to lower voting age to 16 in major electoral reform - Al JazeeraUK to lower voting age to 16 in major electoral reform  Al Jazeera

Ryan Named to the United Kingdom’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ List for Fourth Consecutive Year - Business WireRyan Named to the United Kingdom’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ List for Fourth Consecutive Year  Business Wire

Support from satellite services grows to 18% of UK GDP - SpaceNewsSupport from satellite services grows to 18% of UK GDP  SpaceNews

Bacteriophage Therapy In The AMR Armoury - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqBacteriophage Therapy In The AMR Armoury - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Keir Starmer-led Labour govt plans to lower voting age to 16 in major electoral reform in UK - India TV NewsKeir Starmer-led Labour govt plans to lower voting age to 16 in major electoral reform in UK  India TV News

UK Space Conference 2025: Powering Greater Manchester’s Growth in Global Industries - Greater Manchester Business BoardUK Space Conference 2025: Powering Greater Manchester’s Growth in Global Industries  Greater Manchester Business Board

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement - GOV.UKSovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement  GOV.UK

‘Is it making a difference? Absolutely’: UK celebrities rally for Gaza - Al Jazeera‘Is it making a difference? Absolutely’: UK celebrities rally for Gaza  Al Jazeera

UK Green Taxonomy Shelved as Transition Plans Take Centre Stage - The National Law ReviewUK Green Taxonomy Shelved as Transition Plans Take Centre Stage  The National Law Review

Drug ring taken down in joint sweep across Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - EuropolDrug ring taken down in joint sweep across Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK  Europol

‘Britain has gone to hell’: Why one of UK's richest billionaires left London and moved to UAE | Trending - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times‘Britain has gone to hell’: Why one of UK's richest billionaires left London and moved to UAE | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

(Pro) Health Issues Lead To Hallucinations... - Trademark - United Kingdom - Mondaq(Pro) Health Issues Lead To Hallucinations... - Trademark - United Kingdom  Mondaq

United Kingdom: Degree of urbanization from 2014 to 2024 - StatistaUnited Kingdom: Degree of urbanization from 2014 to 2024  Statista

OECD Employment Outlook 2025: United Kingdom - OECDOECD Employment Outlook 2025: United Kingdom  OECD

Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the UK - GOV.UKOfficial visit from Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the UK  GOV.UK

UK plans to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform - CNNUK plans to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform  CNN

UK and Germany hail wide-ranging treaty, deepening ties in face of threats - ReutersUK and Germany hail wide-ranging treaty, deepening ties in face of threats  Reuters

UK sanctions Russian spies linked to Mariupol strikes - politico.euUK sanctions Russian spies linked to Mariupol strikes  politico.eu

UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership July 2025 - Yahoo FinanceUK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership July 2025  Yahoo Finance

EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted - PBSEU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted  PBS