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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British ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson fired over Epstein links - NBC News
  1. British ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson fired over Epstein links  NBC News
  2. UK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over Epstein links  CNN
  3. Mandelson Sacked as U.K. Ambassador to U.S. Over Epstein Row  Time Magazine
  4. UK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over links to Epstein  Al Jazeera
  5. U.K. Ambassador to U.S., Peter Mandelson, Fired Over Epstein Links  The New York Times
  6. UK politics: No 10 says Starmer found Mandelson’s emails to Epstein ‘reprehensible’ – as it happened  The Guardian
  7. Peter Mandelson sacked as UK ambassador to US over Epstein links  Financial Times
  8. Peter Mandelson sacked as British ambassador to US over Epstein friendship  politico.eu
  9. UK fires ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson over his links to Jeffrey Epstein | World News  Hindustan Times


'Unprecedented': Donald Trump to make second UK state visit in September; trade deal discussions on agend - Times of India'Unprecedented': Donald Trump to make second UK state visit in September; trade deal discussions on agend  Times of India

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

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

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

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

UK biofuels production collapsing in face of cheap imports - Chemistry WorldUK biofuels production collapsing in face of cheap imports  Chemistry World

India–UK trade deal is as much politics as economics - East Asia ForumIndia–UK trade deal is as much politics as economics  East Asia Forum

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

Starmer sacks Britain’s U.S. Ambassador over Epstein links - The HinduStarmer sacks Britain’s U.S. Ambassador over Epstein links  The Hindu

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

UK to produce Ukraine-designed interceptor drones, supply thousands - Defense NewsUK to produce Ukraine-designed interceptor drones, supply thousands  Defense News

[Event] The eDiscovery AI Strategy Game - JD Supra[Event] The eDiscovery AI Strategy Game  JD Supra

UK cyber leader calls for shift in focus toward continuity of critical services - Cybersecurity DiveUK cyber leader calls for shift in focus toward continuity of critical services  Cybersecurity Dive

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

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

Israel’s President Herzog said ‘argued out of respect’ with British PM - Al JazeeraIsrael’s President Herzog said ‘argued out of respect’ with British PM  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

The Evolving Landscape Of Technology Disputes - Fin Tech - United Kingdom - MondaqThe Evolving Landscape Of Technology Disputes - Fin Tech - United Kingdom  Mondaq

Brazilian Navy signs contract for HMS Bulwark acquisition at DSEI UK 2025 - navalnews.comBrazilian Navy signs contract for HMS Bulwark acquisition at DSEI UK 2025  navalnews.com

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

Welcome To The Collective Quarterly - Issue 07 - Fin Tech - United Kingdom - MondaqWelcome To The Collective Quarterly - Issue 07 - Fin Tech - United Kingdom  Mondaq

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

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

PdPaola partners with Bleckmann to support UK expansion - FashionNetwork.comPdPaola partners with Bleckmann to support UK expansion  FashionNetwork.com

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

When Is Dancing Not Just Dancing? When Copyright And Choreography Intersect - Trademark - United Kingdom - MondaqWhen Is Dancing Not Just Dancing? When Copyright And Choreography Intersect - Trademark - United Kingdom  Mondaq

United Kingdom shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.19% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaUnited Kingdom shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.19% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Cheats, Hacks And Legal Strategies: Safeguarding Value In The UK Video Game Industry - MondaqCheats, Hacks And Legal Strategies: Safeguarding Value In The UK Video Game Industry  Mondaq

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

Off-White licences watches line to TMS Group - FashionNetwork.comOff-White licences watches line to TMS Group  FashionNetwork.com

Enforced Disappearances: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2025 - GOV.UKEnforced Disappearances: Joint Statement to the OSCE, 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

Restoring UK airborne nuclear deterrent is key goal for new air chief - Defense NewsRestoring UK airborne nuclear deterrent is key goal for new air chief  Defense News

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

Russia's violation of Polish sovereign airspace: UK statement to the OSCE - GOV.UKRussia's violation of Polish sovereign airspace: UK statement to the OSCE  GOV.UK

The Brazilian Navy strengthens its strategic projection capability with the purchase of the amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark from the United Kingdom - Zona MilitarThe Brazilian Navy strengthens its strategic projection capability with the purchase of the amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark from the United Kingdom  Zona Militar

AI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced? - New Technology - United Kingdom - MondaqAI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced? - New Technology - United Kingdom  Mondaq

U.K. fires ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson after publication of supportive emails to Jeffrey Epstein - PBSU.K. fires ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson after publication of supportive emails to Jeffrey Epstein  PBS

UK Health And Care Visa Changes 2025 ( Part 2 ) (Video) - Work Visas - United Kingdom - MondaqUK Health And Care Visa Changes 2025 ( Part 2 ) (Video) - Work Visas - United Kingdom  Mondaq

U.K. fires its ambassador to Washington over emails to Jeffrey Epstein - NPRU.K. fires its ambassador to Washington over emails to Jeffrey Epstein  NPR

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

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

Immigration White Paper Changes: Actions Businesses Should Take - MondaqImmigration White Paper Changes: Actions Businesses Should Take  Mondaq

UK's Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time since 2024 - The Manila TimesUK's Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time since 2024  The Manila Times

The United Kingdom needs a new generation of Levellers - FIRE | Foundation for Individual Rights and ExpressionThe United Kingdom needs a new generation of Levellers  FIRE | Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

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

Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom - RailwayPeople.comQuantity Surveyor in Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom  RailwayPeople.com

Ukraine and UK to Produce Interceptor Drones in Joint Defense Project - Odessa JournalUkraine and UK to Produce Interceptor Drones in Joint Defense Project  Odessa Journal

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

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)

U.K. House Sales Continued to Slow in August, Report Says - The Wall Street JournalU.K. House Sales Continued to Slow in August, Report Says  The Wall Street Journal

UK Health And Care Visa Changes 2025 ( Part 1 ) (Video) - General Immigration - United Kingdom - MondaqUK Health And Care Visa Changes 2025 ( Part 1 ) (Video) - General Immigration - United Kingdom  Mondaq

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

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, September 2025 - GOV.UKNuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, September 2025  GOV.UK

UK Introduces Landmark Bill To Protect High Seas Biodiversity - The Fishing DailyUK Introduces Landmark Bill To Protect High Seas Biodiversity  The Fishing Daily

Labour Is Surrendering Britain to the Mob - Foreign PolicyLabour Is Surrendering Britain to the Mob  Foreign Policy

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

A Clinical and Risk Factor Profile of Patients With Tubo-Ovarian Abscesses: A Retrospective Study From Two District Hospitals in the United Kingdom - CureusA Clinical and Risk Factor Profile of Patients With Tubo-Ovarian Abscesses: A Retrospective Study From Two District Hospitals in the United Kingdom  Cureus

U.K. fires its ambassador to Washington over emails to Jeffrey Epstein - NPRU.K. fires its ambassador to Washington over emails to Jeffrey Epstein  NPR

M&S digital chief exits months after cyberattack disrupts operations - FashionNetwork.comM&S digital chief exits months after cyberattack disrupts operations  FashionNetwork.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

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

Dunhill's Dubai Mall opening becomes its regional flagship - FashionNetwork.comDunhill's Dubai Mall opening becomes its regional flagship  FashionNetwork.com

UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson fired over links to Epstein - Le Monde.frUK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson fired over links to Epstein  Le Monde.fr

Prince Harry meets with his dad King Charles during U.K. visit for the first time in 19 months - CBS NewsPrince Harry meets with his dad King Charles during U.K. visit for the first time in 19 months  CBS News

DSEI UK NEWS: New Defense Chief of Staff Calls on U.K. Industry to Step Up - National Defense MagazineDSEI UK NEWS: New Defense Chief of Staff Calls on U.K. Industry to Step Up  National Defense Magazine

U.K. fires ambassador to the U.S. over ties to Jeffrey Epstein - NPRU.K. fires ambassador to the U.S. over ties to Jeffrey Epstein  NPR

UK urged to arrest Israeli President Isaac Herzog during London visit - Al JazeeraUK urged to arrest Israeli President Isaac Herzog during London visit  Al Jazeera

Why Octopus CEO Greg Jackson joined UK Cabinet Office Board - Sustainability MagazineWhy Octopus CEO Greg Jackson joined UK Cabinet Office Board  Sustainability Magazine

Knix taps Nicole Scherzinger for new activewear launch - FashionNetwork.comKnix taps Nicole Scherzinger for new activewear launch  FashionNetwork.com

Banksy mural of UK judge hitting protester scrubbed from London court wall - Al JazeeraBanksy mural of UK judge hitting protester scrubbed from London court wall  Al Jazeera

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

UK Blockchain Petition Surges After Coinbase Alert – Will It Hit Parliament Soon? - Yahoo FinanceUK Blockchain Petition Surges After Coinbase Alert – Will It Hit Parliament Soon?  Yahoo Finance

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

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

Development Co-operation Profiles: United Kingdom - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: United Kingdom  OECD

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

Patria and Babcock agree on teaming in CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicle manufacturing in the United Kingdom - patriagroup.comPatria and Babcock agree on teaming in CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicle manufacturing in the United Kingdom  patriagroup.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

Project OCTOPUS: The UK to Manufacture Ukrainian-Designed Interceptor Drones - ??????????Project OCTOPUS: The UK to Manufacture Ukrainian-Designed Interceptor Drones  ??????????

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

The United Kingdom to produce interceptor drones for Ukraine - AERONAUT.media - Root-Nation.comThe United Kingdom to produce interceptor drones for Ukraine - AERONAUT.media  Root-Nation.com

Trump’s energy chief blasts ‘heartbreaking’ British green transition - politico.euTrump’s energy chief blasts ‘heartbreaking’ British green transition  politico.eu

Russia is deliberately undermining international efforts to end its illegal war in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE - GOV.UKRussia is deliberately undermining international efforts to end its illegal war in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE  GOV.UK

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

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

UK finance minister eyes tax reform to help small business expansion - ReutersUK finance minister eyes tax reform to help small business expansion  Reuters

H&M returns to London Fashion Week - FashionNetwork.comH&M returns to London Fashion Week  FashionNetwork.com

VIDEO: UK Labour government facing controversy - Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: UK Labour government facing controversy  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Quantum Systems announce autonomy, UAV expansion into United Kingdom - defenceconnect.com.auQuantum Systems announce autonomy, UAV expansion into United Kingdom  defenceconnect.com.au

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