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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Apollo Education United Kingdom conducts masterclass for Indian medical professionals - The HinduApollo Education United Kingdom conducts masterclass for Indian medical professionals  The Hindu

Barack Obama ‘drops in’ for informal meeting with UK PM Rishi Sunak - Hindustan TimesBarack Obama ‘drops in’ for informal meeting with UK PM Rishi Sunak  Hindustan Times

Car rally in UK to showcase 'unwavering support' for PM Modi ahead of Lok Sabha polls - The Times of IndiaCar rally in UK to showcase 'unwavering support' for PM Modi ahead of Lok Sabha polls  The Times of India

UK PM Rishi Sunak’s leadership in turmoil amid infighting - The Indian ExpressUK PM Rishi Sunak’s leadership in turmoil amid infighting  The Indian Express

Visiting UK? Now you can work remotely - The Economic TimesVisiting UK? Now you can work remotely  The Economic Times

'Treated like slaves': Migrants suffer abuse, exploitation in UK's care work sector - Scroll.in'Treated like slaves': Migrants suffer abuse, exploitation in UK's care work sector  Scroll.in

India-UK trade deal on hold, next round of talks expected after June: Government sources - CNBCTV18India-UK trade deal on hold, next round of talks expected after June: Government sources  CNBCTV18

Barack Obama drops in for a cuppa with UK PM Rishi Sunak - POLITICO EuropeBarack Obama drops in for a cuppa with UK PM Rishi Sunak  POLITICO Europe

Exporters need to follow new UK rules to avail duty benefits: DGFT - The Economic TimesExporters need to follow new UK rules to avail duty benefits: DGFT  The Economic Times

How UK visa rule change will impact Indian students, workers, caregivers - Business StandardHow UK visa rule change will impact Indian students, workers, caregivers  Business Standard

United Kingdom: Compensation limits increase from 6 April 2024 - GlobalComplianceNewsUnited Kingdom: Compensation limits increase from 6 April 2024  GlobalComplianceNews

AAP's Raghav Chadha to undergo eye surgery in United Kingdom - India TodayAAP's Raghav Chadha to undergo eye surgery in United Kingdom  India Today

UNHCR United Kingdom Fact Sheet, February 2024 - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - ReliefWebUNHCR United Kingdom Fact Sheet, February 2024 - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland  ReliefWeb

UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned - Reuters UKUK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned  Reuters UK

Visitors to UK can now work remotely - The Times of IndiaVisitors to UK can now work remotely  The Times of India

Alstom plans to operate its own passenger train service in the UK for the first time - AlstomAlstom plans to operate its own passenger train service in the UK for the first time  Alstom

U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.33% - Investing.com IndiaU.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.33%  Investing.com India

Watch: Car Rally In UK To Show 'Unwavering Support' For PM Modi For Lok Sabha Polls - NDTVWatch: Car Rally In UK To Show 'Unwavering Support' For PM Modi For Lok Sabha Polls  NDTV

Unpacking the UK's Latest Statement of Changes and its Impact on Immigration Opportunities and Restrictions: A Case ... - FragomenUnpacking the UK's Latest Statement of Changes and its Impact on Immigration Opportunities and Restrictions: A Case ...  Fragomen

The UK's improving inflation outlook in six charts - ING ThinkThe UK's improving inflation outlook in six charts  ING Think

United Kingdom: Summary of employment law changes in April 2024 - GlobalComplianceNewsUnited Kingdom: Summary of employment law changes in April 2024  GlobalComplianceNews

U.K. govt. says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers - The HinduU.K. govt. says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers  The Hindu

UK govt takes steps towards the biggest-ever cut in migration - The Economic TimesUK govt takes steps towards the biggest-ever cut in migration  The Economic Times

United Kingdom: Employer did not discriminate in holding oral interview with employee with stammer - GlobalComplianceNewsUnited Kingdom: Employer did not discriminate in holding oral interview with employee with stammer  GlobalComplianceNews

United Kingdom country profile - BBC.comUnited Kingdom country profile  BBC.com

United Kingdom: Recent FCA enforcement action – Key takeaways for compliance officers - GlobalComplianceNewsUnited Kingdom: Recent FCA enforcement action – Key takeaways for compliance officers  GlobalComplianceNews

UK general election opinion polls tracker: Labour leading as election looms - The GuardianUK general election opinion polls tracker: Labour leading as election looms  The Guardian

UK plans to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers | Mint - MintUK plans to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers | Mint  Mint

UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says - Reuters.comUK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says  Reuters.com

U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.12% - MSNU.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.12%  MSN

Reverse colonialism? India and Britain’s free trade agreements - The InterpreterReverse colonialism? India and Britain’s free trade agreements  The Interpreter

Trading app Robinhood drops margin investing in UK launch - ReutersTrading app Robinhood drops margin investing in UK launch  Reuters

India-UK FTA: Majority of outstanding issues moving towards resolution - MoneycontrolIndia-UK FTA: Majority of outstanding issues moving towards resolution  Moneycontrol

UK PM Rishi Sunak rules out holding an election in early May - Reuters UKUK PM Rishi Sunak rules out holding an election in early May  Reuters UK

Mortgage News: Nationwide Ups Rates As Hopes Recede For Early Bank Of England Cut - ForbesMortgage News: Nationwide Ups Rates As Hopes Recede For Early Bank Of England Cut  Forbes

U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.12% By Investing.com - Investing.com UKU.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.12% By Investing.com  Investing.com UK

U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.22% - Investing.com IndiaU.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.22%  Investing.com India

World Report 2024: United Kingdom - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: United Kingdom  Human Rights Watch

'The First Homegrown UK Terrorist' jailed for 13 years - Reuters.com'The First Homegrown UK Terrorist' jailed for 13 years  Reuters.com

Jacob Rees-Mogg's TV show broke UK broadcasting rules - POLITICO EuropeJacob Rees-Mogg's TV show broke UK broadcasting rules  POLITICO Europe

10 Countries That Offer Easy Work Visas to Indian Students - The Times of India10 Countries That Offer Easy Work Visas to Indian Students  The Times of India

Asking prices for UK homes rise by most in 10 months, survey shows - Reuters UKAsking prices for UK homes rise by most in 10 months, survey shows  Reuters UK

British Library hailed by UK cyber agency for its response to ransomware attack - The Record from Recorded Future NewsBritish Library hailed by UK cyber agency for its response to ransomware attack  The Record from Recorded Future News

Pressure on UK to follow US in toughening stance on TikTok - POLITICO EuropePressure on UK to follow US in toughening stance on TikTok  POLITICO Europe

UK economy: Shoppers splashing out boosts economy in January - BBC.comUK economy: Shoppers splashing out boosts economy in January  BBC.com

Amazon celebrates the UK's first E-Commerce week to inspire businesses across the UK to grow internationally - About Amazon.co.ukAmazon celebrates the UK's first E-Commerce week to inspire businesses across the UK to grow internationally  About Amazon.co.uk

UK Foreign Affairs Committee hears from minister, officials, and academics on Russia sanctions - Global SanctionsUK Foreign Affairs Committee hears from minister, officials, and academics on Russia sanctions  Global Sanctions

Nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKNuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

UK plans to pay asylum seekers to move to Rwanda - Al Jazeera EnglishUK plans to pay asylum seekers to move to Rwanda  Al Jazeera English

What’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’ - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’  Al Jazeera English

Putin Could Bomb These 9 Towns If Russia, UK Go To War: Report - Times NowPutin Could Bomb These 9 Towns If Russia, UK Go To War: Report  Times Now

United Kingdom: EHRC publishes Menopause in the workplace - Guidance for employers - GlobalComplianceNewsUnited Kingdom: EHRC publishes Menopause in the workplace - Guidance for employers  GlobalComplianceNews

£58bn plan to rewire Great Britain expected to spark tensions along route - The Guardian£58bn plan to rewire Great Britain expected to spark tensions along route  The Guardian

KPMG in the UK elects Jon Holt as CEO for a second term - KPMG UK - KPMG NewsroomKPMG in the UK elects Jon Holt as CEO for a second term - KPMG UK  KPMG Newsroom

Joint NATO Open Skies training mission over the United Kingdom - GOV.UKJoint NATO Open Skies training mission over the United Kingdom  GOV.UK

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - World Health Organization (WHO)United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland  World Health Organization (WHO)

The UK government is using private tech companies to deliver public funds to asylum seekers - The ConversationThe UK government is using private tech companies to deliver public funds to asylum seekers  The Conversation

UK, India, others divided over Putin’s re-election - Punch NewspapersUK, India, others divided over Putin’s re-election  Punch Newspapers

United Kingdom - Statistics & Facts - StatistaUnited Kingdom - Statistics & Facts  Statista

Criminal fraud trial of UK tech star Mike Lynch to kick off today - EuronewsCriminal fraud trial of UK tech star Mike Lynch to kick off today  Euronews

Key events in developed markets next week | articles | ING Think - ING ThinkKey events in developed markets next week | articles | ING Think  ING Think

What is the windfall tax on oil and gas companies and how much do they pay? - BBC.comWhat is the windfall tax on oil and gas companies and how much do they pay?  BBC.com

Wales elects Vaughan Gething, first Black national leader in Europe - CBS NewsWales elects Vaughan Gething, first Black national leader in Europe  CBS News

Changes to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024 - Commons LibraryChanges to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024  Commons Library

UK calls on Iran to cease unlawful support for Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKUK calls on Iran to cease unlawful support for Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

City v Manchester United: WSL match preview - Manchester City FCCity v Manchester United: WSL match preview  Manchester City FC

The UK's Top New Restaurants of 2023 | Condé Nast Traveler - Condé Nast TravelerThe UK's Top New Restaurants of 2023 | Condé Nast Traveler  Condé Nast Traveler

UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel in ‘seismic’ U-turn - Al Jazeera EnglishUK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel in ‘seismic’ U-turn  Al Jazeera English

Russia travel advice - GOV.UKRussia travel advice  GOV.UK

Tata Steel brings forward UK coke ovens closure - FRANCE 24 EnglishTata Steel brings forward UK coke ovens closure  FRANCE 24 English

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron at a Joint Press Availability ... - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron at a Joint Press Availability ...  Department of State

How To Watch NBA League Pass In The United Kingdom - NBA.comHow To Watch NBA League Pass In The United Kingdom  NBA.com

Joint Statement from the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom ... - ReliefWebJoint Statement from the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom ...  ReliefWeb

Ethereum Price Prediction 2024 – Forbes Advisor UK - ForbesEthereum Price Prediction 2024 – Forbes Advisor UK  Forbes

UK's Cambridge University halts fossil fuel funding - Le MondeUK's Cambridge University halts fossil fuel funding  Le Monde

TUV conference: Jim Allister announces partnership with Reform UK - BBC.comTUV conference: Jim Allister announces partnership with Reform UK  BBC.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak  Narendra Modi

UK children exposed to violent content online, see it as 'inevitable', report finds - Reuters.comUK children exposed to violent content online, see it as 'inevitable', report finds  Reuters.com

UK Home Office launches Graduate Route review - ICEF MonitorUK Home Office launches Graduate Route review  ICEF Monitor

UK ‘terror’ attack survivors warn against equating Muslims with ‘extremism’ - Al Jazeera EnglishUK ‘terror’ attack survivors warn against equating Muslims with ‘extremism’  Al Jazeera English

UK Rwanda plan impacting asylum seekers in Britain - Africanews EnglishUK Rwanda plan impacting asylum seekers in Britain  Africanews English

Britain's Royal Mint launches new Star Wars coins - EuronewsBritain's Royal Mint launches new Star Wars coins  Euronews

Joint Statement to leaders from the United Kingdom's Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technology and United ... - GOV.UKJoint Statement to leaders from the United Kingdom's Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technology and United ...  GOV.UK

The millions of people not looking for work in the UK may be prioritising education, health and freedom - The ConversationThe millions of people not looking for work in the UK may be prioritising education, health and freedom  The Conversation

UK court refuses to strike out sanctions defence in ownership dispute - Global SanctionsUK court refuses to strike out sanctions defence in ownership dispute  Global Sanctions

Influencer Andrew Tate can be extradited to the UK after Romanian trial - Al Jazeera EnglishInfluencer Andrew Tate can be extradited to the UK after Romanian trial  Al Jazeera English

Yemen’s Houthis report fresh US-UK airstrikes on its sites - Middle East MonitorYemen’s Houthis report fresh US-UK airstrikes on its sites  Middle East Monitor

Crown Agents plans layoffs amid 'accounting losses' claim - DevexCrown Agents plans layoffs amid 'accounting losses' claim  Devex

U.S., U.K., Australia Teaming Up to Deter China in Orbit - National Defense MagazineU.S., U.K., Australia Teaming Up to Deter China in Orbit  National Defense Magazine

Governor Abbott Signs Statement Of Mutual Cooperation With The United Kingdom - Office of the Texas GovernorGovernor Abbott Signs Statement Of Mutual Cooperation With The United Kingdom  Office of the Texas Governor

All U.K. bulk annuity insurers sign up for net zero – LCP - Pensions & InvestmentsAll U.K. bulk annuity insurers sign up for net zero – LCP  Pensions & Investments

The UK government has published a new definition of ‘extremism.’ Critics fear it could curtail free speech - CNNThe UK government has published a new definition of ‘extremism.’ Critics fear it could curtail free speech  CNN

Round 14 of India-UK FTA talks closes ahead of election schedule - The Siasat DailyRound 14 of India-UK FTA talks closes ahead of election schedule  The Siasat Daily

AAP's Raghav Chadha to undergo eye surgery in United Kingdom - MSNAAP's Raghav Chadha to undergo eye surgery in United Kingdom  MSN

FTSE 100 ends higher as UK economy returns to growth - Reuters.comFTSE 100 ends higher as UK economy returns to growth  Reuters.com