DOWNLOAD IPFS UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, greater humanitarian access, and renewed efforts toward a two-state solution. The leaders met in London on 31 July to discuss the ongoing crisis and the possibility of recognising[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A new post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the European Union, intended to ease the flow of food and agricultural goods, has raised concerns among animal welfare groups who fear it could weaken the UK’s ability to maintain high welfare standards for imports. The agreement introduces a[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government is assessing two competing proposals to expand Heathrow Airport, each presenting a different approach to increasing capacity while addressing cost, environmental concerns, and disruption. One proposal, expected from Heathrow Airport Limited this summer, follows the established plan for a 3,500-metre third runway. The runway would[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq have agreed to strengthen ties between the UK and Oman, focusing on cooperation in energy, defence, technology, and regional security. The meeting took place in London on 30 July and forms part of a broader push to reinforce[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government has denied claims that it redirected £1 million from a cross-border peace fund to finance a new initiative aimed at strengthening ties between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The row follows confirmation that the government would not proceed with a planned £1 million payment to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state by September 2025, unless Israel meets specific conditions, has sparked fierce debate, with critics arguing it risks emboldening Hamas while supporters see it as a step towards peace. Starmer’s announcement, made after an emergency cabinet meeting, ties[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has urged US President Donald Trump to remove a 10 per cent tariff on Scotch whisky imports during his visit to Aberdeenshire, highlighting the impact on the industry. Swinney warned the tariff is costing the industry around £4 million per week and endangering rural Scottish[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS During a high-profile meeting at the G7 summit in Scotland, US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the finalisation of a limited bilateral trade agreement. While both leaders struck a cordial tone and praised the deal, sharp contrasts emerged over policy, with Trump openly[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Britain is grappling with a deepening youth knife crime crisis, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated national response. Official figures show an 81 percent rise in knife-related offences in England and Wales over the past decade, with approximately 54,500 offences recorded in the year ending March 2024. Alarmingly,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Indonesian government, in collaboration with its embassy in London, is intensifying its efforts to create more legal opportunities for Indonesian workers in the United Kingdom. Recent high-level talks have focused on improving the governance of migrant placements and reducing the risks of exploitation under seasonal worker schemes.[Read More…]