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The UK marks the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing
In a statement recorded at Balmoral Castle, the King thanked the people for the "love and support" shown to him and the Queen for the past year.
Man who took selfies while bringing migrants to the UK jailed
A man who had his phone seized after driving a small boat that carried 50 migrants to the UK has been jailed under the Adapted Illegal Migration Act.
RAAC concrete collapse crisis triggers call for school building repairing funding and greater vigilance by UK schools
On August 31, the UK government asked 104 British schools to close down due to the RAAC concrete collapse threat – while an audit revealed 700,000 students study under vulnerable structures.
Push for Ministerial financial transparency after Sunak's code breach
A breach by Rishi Sunak prompted demands for ministerial financial openness. The standards commissioner's ruling establishes a precedent for greater transparency, according to Labour MP.
Home Office threats have not stopped 18,000 migrants from fleeing to the UK
Migrants continue to make Channel journeys to the UK despite the Home Office greeting them with deportation and barge threats.
Rishi Sunak will not rest until the small boats are stopped
The UK government partners with tech companies to "clamp down" on refugee-related smuggling content on social media.
Bank of England raises UK interest rates to a record 5.25%
The last time rates were this high was in April 2008, in the midst of the global financial crash, with the UK's central bank expecting inflation to fall below five per cent in the autumn or winter.
Illegal Migration Bill set to become law after government survives final challenges from the House of Lords
The end of the stand-off between peers and MPs paves the way for the bill to receive royal assent, with the bill seeking to address one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's five stated priorities.
Rise in number of 'vulnerable women' dying prematurely in North East England
Females from North East England were found to be 1.7 times more likely to die early as a result of suicide, addiction or domestic murder.
Government offers pay rises to millions of UK public sector workers
The offer comes amidst a backdrop of widespread strikes across the public sector over the past few months, with the government suggesting pay rises of between six per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2023-24.
Turkey agrees to back Sweden's NATO bid
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden's bid to join Nato, the military alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg says.
President Joe Biden 'wandering around' during King Charles III's visit
The U.S. President was also accused of breaking royal protocol when he repeatedly touched His Majesty's back.
Professors call the High Potential Individual Visa route 'unfair'
One year after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched the new High Potential Individual Visa in 2022, professors from universities in Europe and Africa call the route "unfair".
Rishi Sunak's pledge to 'stop the boats' will cost the UK £169,000 per immigrant
The revelation is part of an Impact Assessment of the Government's new Illegal Migration Bill, which was introduced to Parliament in March.
UK underperforming on treatable health conditions, new report shows
The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.
Government announces £21 million AI investment for NHS
£21 million will be invested in AI developments across the NHS, the Government announced today. The funding will allow NHS Trusts to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI tools across hospitals.
Bank of England set to increase interest rate for the 13th time in a row
The Bank of England is expected today to raise the interest rate for the 13th time in a row, despite recent forecasts of an improving economic outlook.
Generative AI is 'the next productivity frontier', report says
Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity, according to a new report stating that it could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually across 63 use cases.
Rishi Sunak accused of mocking trans people, caught on video making penis 'joke'
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has again come under fire for his alleged "demonising" remarks about the transgender community.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants British businesses to fight for Ukraine
At the global summit, Rishi Sunak will call for British business leaders, entrepreneurs, and NGOs to assist with the rebuilding of Ukraine.
UK government announces £50 billion funding to support the creative sector
The announcement lists financing plans like £5 million in funding for gaming studios through the UK gaming fund and £77 million for setting up advanced screens and performance technology research labs.
Rishi Sunak Urges swift action to strengthen UK's tech sector and address concerns about AI
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for urgent action in strengthening the country's tech sector and positioning it as a global leader during London Tech Week.
AI could be used to provide 'personalised learning' to schoolchildren, Rishi Sunak says
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to provide "personalised learning" to children at school, says Rishi Sunak.
AI could help produce weapons that 'kill humans' in just two years' time, Rishi Sunak's adviser warns
Artificial Intelligence could have the power to be behind advances that "kill many humans" in just two years' time, Rishi Sunak's adviser has warned.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak provides update on illegal migration delivery
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak provides an update on the government's progress in tackling illegal migration, highlighting a 20 per cent decrease in small boat crossings and comprehensive measures taken to address the issue.
Ukrainian military chaplains complete training from British Army
Ten Ukrainian military chaplains have completed their two weeks of training with the British Army, with this being the first course of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Sunak failing to deliver on priorities, say Britons in new poll
Almost 6 months since Rishi Sunak set out the five priorities his government would tackle, an Ipsos poll shows Britons believe he is failing.
Americas Minister looks to strengthen Britain and US's trade alliances with current visit to American Midwest
Britain's economic and business pact with the US will be brought up during Minister David Rutley's trip to three states across Midwest America.
New video AI a 'game changer' for businesses, claims its creator
Today, StoryKit, a major video software company, announced the release of "video AI" product descriptions, with the CEO describing it as a "game-changer".
Asylum decisions taken by the Home Office have fallen by 18% since December, new analysis shows
Asylum decisions have fallen by 18 per cent since December, according to an analysis conducted by the Home Office, revealing the backlog had risen to 172,758 at the end of March.