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's Starmer says free speech must be protected, but there is a limit - ReutersUK's Starmer says free speech must be protected, but there is a limit  Reuters

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United Kingdom Forex Today: Pound Sterling lower ahead of Retail Sales data - FXStreetUnited Kingdom Forex Today: Pound Sterling lower ahead of Retail Sales data  FXStreet

UK State Visit Updates: Trump and Starmer Expected to Announce Big Business Deals - The New York TimesUK State Visit Updates: Trump and Starmer Expected to Announce Big Business Deals  The New York Times

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Live updates: Trump and Starmer discuss wars in Gaza, Ukraine during state visit - NBC4 WashingtonLive updates: Trump and Starmer discuss wars in Gaza, Ukraine during state visit  NBC4 Washington

Keir Starmer and Trump to discuss foreign affairs, investment after pomp-filled royal welcome to U.K. - The HinduKeir Starmer and Trump to discuss foreign affairs, investment after pomp-filled royal welcome to U.K.  The Hindu

Donald Trump’s UK state visit met with protests - Al JazeeraDonald Trump’s UK state visit met with protests  Al Jazeera

LIVE: Trump says Putin let him down, calls for release of captives in Gaza - Al JazeeraLIVE: Trump says Putin let him down, calls for release of captives in Gaza  Al Jazeera

‘No to racism, no to Trump’: US president’s UK visit met with protests - Al Jazeera‘No to racism, no to Trump’: US president’s UK visit met with protests  Al Jazeera

Stand up to 'tyranny’: Hosting Trump, UK King Charles takes aim at Putin - FirstpostStand up to 'tyranny’: Hosting Trump, UK King Charles takes aim at Putin  Firstpost

PM's remarks at State Visit press conference: 18 September 2025 - GOV.UKPM's remarks at State Visit press conference: 18 September 2025  GOV.UK

What does Trump hope to gain from his UK visit? - dw.comWhat does Trump hope to gain from his UK visit?  dw.com

Trump U.K. visit latest: Melania and Kate Middleton meet scouts together; president and British PM Starmer announce 'historic' tech deal - yahoo.comTrump U.K. visit latest: Melania and Kate Middleton meet scouts together; president and British PM Starmer announce 'historic' tech deal  yahoo.com

Trump says he disagrees with UK on recognising Palestinian state - ReutersTrump says he disagrees with UK on recognising Palestinian state  Reuters

United Kingdom deploys all its royal pomp to seduce Donald Trump - mundoamerica.comUnited Kingdom deploys all its royal pomp to seduce Donald Trump  mundoamerica.com

Trump basks in royal pomp amid London protests, says US and UK share ‘special relationship’ - FirstpostTrump basks in royal pomp amid London protests, says US and UK share ‘special relationship’  Firstpost

Next expects sales growth to slow as UK economy weakens - ReutersNext expects sales growth to slow as UK economy weakens  Reuters

United Kingdom Of Pakistan? Pakistani Flag Hoisted Atop British Flag Sparks Concern From Locals In Luton - Zee NewsUnited Kingdom Of Pakistan? Pakistani Flag Hoisted Atop British Flag Sparks Concern From Locals In Luton  Zee News

Trump hails UK special relationship as he revels in pomp of historic state visit - ReutersTrump hails UK special relationship as he revels in pomp of historic state visit  Reuters

Analysis: UK tech sector set for AI boom as $40bn investment signals opportunity, and caution - Capacity MediaAnalysis: UK tech sector set for AI boom as $40bn investment signals opportunity, and caution  Capacity Media

Royal pomp and protests mark Trump’s historic second state visit to the UK - Al JazeeraRoyal pomp and protests mark Trump’s historic second state visit to the UK  Al Jazeera

FN UK AWARDED 10-YEAR CONTRACT BY UK MOD - FN HerstalFN UK AWARDED 10-YEAR CONTRACT BY UK MOD  FN Herstal

Trump lauds ABC for taking Kimmel off air as speech fight eclipses UK visit: Live updates - USA TodayTrump lauds ABC for taking Kimmel off air as speech fight eclipses UK visit: Live updates  USA Today

Donald Trump and UK PM Starmer talk business - dw.comDonald Trump and UK PM Starmer talk business  dw.com

Pomp and Protests Greet Trump on State Visit to the United Kingdom - Modern DiplomacyPomp and Protests Greet Trump on State Visit to the United Kingdom  Modern Diplomacy

United States and United Kingdom sign new tech partnership - CBS NewsUnited States and United Kingdom sign new tech partnership  CBS News

High Court Decision Highlights Impact Of Settlement Agreement On Share Option Rights - MondaqHigh Court Decision Highlights Impact Of Settlement Agreement On Share Option Rights  Mondaq

The Hugo Burge Foundation Grant Programme (United Kingdom) - fundsforNGOsThe Hugo Burge Foundation Grant Programme (United Kingdom)  fundsforNGOs

Trump's preliminary state visit cost the UK more than €4 million - Gazeta ExpressTrump's preliminary state visit cost the UK more than €4 million  Gazeta Express

Trump signs billion-dollar US-UK tech deal with Starmer - Le Monde.frTrump signs billion-dollar US-UK tech deal with Starmer  Le Monde.fr

Trump lauds ‘special relationship’ between UK and US as historic second state visit sees thousands protest - The GuardianTrump lauds ‘special relationship’ between UK and US as historic second state visit sees thousands protest  The Guardian

Trump administration live updates: President to meet with British PM Keir Starmer during U.K. visit - NBC NewsTrump administration live updates: President to meet with British PM Keir Starmer during U.K. visit  NBC News

Agritech Thymes: A Review Of Protection For Gene Edited Plants - Patent - United Kingdom - MondaqAgritech Thymes: A Review Of Protection For Gene Edited Plants - Patent - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Zelenskyy signs law ratifying '100-Year Partnership' deal between Ukraine and UK - Anadolu AjansiZelenskyy signs law ratifying '100-Year Partnership' deal between Ukraine and UK  Anadolu Ajansi

Trump: "The United Kingdom and the United States are two notes of the same chord" - mundoamerica.comTrump: "The United Kingdom and the United States are two notes of the same chord"  mundoamerica.com

Have you ever visited the United Kingdom? - KEYEHave you ever visited the United Kingdom?  KEYE

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United Kingdoms King Charles Sends Kadamb Tree As Present To PM Modi On His 75th Birthday - Free Press JournalUnited Kingdoms King Charles Sends Kadamb Tree As Present To PM Modi On His 75th Birthday  Free Press Journal

How the U.K. government wields the Royal Family's soft power for diplomacy - NPRHow the U.K. government wields the Royal Family's soft power for diplomacy  NPR

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks to press as his second state visit to the UK ends - PBSWATCH LIVE: Trump speaks to press as his second state visit to the UK ends  PBS

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Trump meets with Starmer on U.K. state visit after royal welcome at Windsor - NBC NewsTrump meets with Starmer on U.K. state visit after royal welcome at Windsor  NBC News

Starmer calls Trump visit a win for UK-US ties as £250bn investment pledged - uk.finance.yahoo.comStarmer calls Trump visit a win for UK-US ties as £250bn investment pledged  uk.finance.yahoo.com

U.K. to Formally Recognize Palestinian Statehood After Trump Departs - The New York TimesU.K. to Formally Recognize Palestinian Statehood After Trump Departs  The New York Times

Burberry to test revival on London Fashion Week runway - FashionNetwork.comBurberry to test revival on London Fashion Week runway  FashionNetwork.com

Online Betting Growth in the UK: Can the Industry Continue to Grow? - ReutersOnline Betting Growth in the UK: Can the Industry Continue to Grow?  Reuters

Nvidia and Microsoft bosses hail huge UK AI investment - BBCNvidia and Microsoft bosses hail huge UK AI investment  BBC

WATCH LIVE: Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer hold news briefing as president’s state visit ends - PBSWATCH LIVE: Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer hold news briefing as president’s state visit ends  PBS

Trump, Starmer pledge closer US-UK ties on trade and technology - Scripps NewsTrump, Starmer pledge closer US-UK ties on trade and technology  Scripps News

Trump's toast at royal dinner calls to defend value of the 'English-speaking' - CNNTrump's toast at royal dinner calls to defend value of the 'English-speaking'  CNN

Trump and King Charles III praise special bond between US and UK in lavish state banquet - Euronews.comTrump and King Charles III praise special bond between US and UK in lavish state banquet  Euronews.com

Press Note Details - PIBPress Note Details  PIB

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PM's remarks at the State Visit business event: 18 September 2025 - GOV.UKPM's remarks at the State Visit business event: 18 September 2025  GOV.UK

Trump wraps up state visit to U.K. - NPRTrump wraps up state visit to U.K.  NPR

The United Kingdom condemns the detentions of at least 22 United Nations personnel by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe United Kingdom condemns the detentions of at least 22 United Nations personnel by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

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

Leonardo's UK workers to vote on strike action, union says - ReutersLeonardo's UK workers to vote on strike action, union says  Reuters

Wikimedia Foundation Challenges UK Online Safety Act Regulations - Wikimedia FoundationWikimedia Foundation Challenges UK Online Safety Act Regulations  Wikimedia Foundation

Trump and Starmer sign US-UK tech deal on AI, nuclear power - ABC NewsTrump and Starmer sign US-UK tech deal on AI, nuclear power  ABC News

UK economy to see declining job opportunities, says Next boss - ReutersUK economy to see declining job opportunities, says Next boss  Reuters

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Major Anti-Trump Demonstration Takes Place in London - Time MagazineMajor Anti-Trump Demonstration Takes Place in London  Time Magazine

Donald Trump soaks up the glory of his second UK state visit - Financial TimesDonald Trump soaks up the glory of his second UK state visit  Financial Times

PM Keir Starmer: The United Kingdom ‘fiercely’ protects freedom of speech rights - Washington TimesPM Keir Starmer: The United Kingdom ‘fiercely’ protects freedom of speech rights  Washington Times

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)

Trump praises Princess Kate at UK state dinner: 'So radiant and so healthy' - USA TodayTrump praises Princess Kate at UK state dinner: 'So radiant and so healthy'  USA Today

Trump says he disagrees with Starmer’s decision to recognize Palestinian state - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPBTrump says he disagrees with Starmer’s decision to recognize Palestinian state  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

In Pictures: Pomp and protest greet Trump in UK - ReutersIn Pictures: Pomp and protest greet Trump in UK  Reuters

Why tales of survival resonate with both our minds and our hearts. - Psychology TodayWhy tales of survival resonate with both our minds and our hearts.  Psychology Today

First Channel migrant deported under UK’s ‘one in, one out’ deal with France - politico.euFirst Channel migrant deported under UK’s ‘one in, one out’ deal with France  politico.eu

US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives - GOV.UKUS-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives  GOV.UK

U.K. Offers Trump a Royal Welcome of Maximum Pomp and Minimum Politics - The New York TimesU.K. Offers Trump a Royal Welcome of Maximum Pomp and Minimum Politics  The New York Times

First Court Appearance For Three 'Finfluencers' Charged In FCA-led Global Crackdown On Illegal Promotions - MondaqFirst Court Appearance For Three 'Finfluencers' Charged In FCA-led Global Crackdown On Illegal Promotions  Mondaq

Video: Trump’s toast at royal dinner calls to defend value of the ‘English-speaking world’ - CNNVideo: Trump’s toast at royal dinner calls to defend value of the ‘English-speaking world’  CNN

Trump UK visit live: Starmer and Trump grilled on Palestine, free speech - ReutersTrump UK visit live: Starmer and Trump grilled on Palestine, free speech  Reuters

Trump Hails Kimmel Suspension After Criticizing U.K. on Free Speech - The New York TimesTrump Hails Kimmel Suspension After Criticizing U.K. on Free Speech  The New York Times

BoE Interest Rate Decision for September 2025 in United Kingdom is 4.00%, unchanged from its last period. The forecast was 4%. - AASTOCKS.comBoE Interest Rate Decision for September 2025 in United Kingdom is 4.00%, unchanged from its last period. The forecast was 4%.  AASTOCKS.com

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Trump and Starmer face question time to close out president’s visit - politico.euTrump and Starmer face question time to close out president’s visit  politico.eu

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

Dior names Mia Goth new brand ambassador - FashionNetwork.comDior names Mia Goth new brand ambassador  FashionNetwork.com

First migrant flown back to France in UK's 'one in, one out' policy to curb unauthorized migration - ABC NewsFirst migrant flown back to France in UK's 'one in, one out' policy to curb unauthorized migration  ABC News