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King Charles III's coronation is expected to cost taxpayers around £250m
Amid the cost-of-living crisis and public servants striking for increased wages, the Coronation of King Charles is expected to cost UK taxpayers over £250m.
Study shows unequal opportunities between urban and rural areas in the UK
A new study reveals the constraints on opportunity for young people in rural and coastal areas compared to urban and sub-urban areas, showing the mission to "level up" the UK is far from over.
Broken ceasefire during Sudan crisis forces UK government to evacuate British nationals
According to the Sudanese Doctors Union, only 23 of the 78 hospitals in the capital remain operational. Meanwhile, the UK makes plans to evacuate British diplomats.
Internet activity rockets in response to Just Stop Oil protest at the World Championship Snooker
Just Stop Oil environmental protestors disrupted the World Snooker Championship on Monday, causing a spike in internet search terms pertaining to the incident.
UK government's updated Net Zero Strategy welcomed by finance industry
The Government's updated Net Zero Strategy, which now recognises the key role played by UK-based professional bodies, has been welcomed by the finance industry.
The Department of Education and UK government regulators accused of 'throttling online learning at birth'
Online learning technologies have experienced a spectacular soar over recent years. However, the UK government still believe that in-class teaching is the appropriate way to move forward.
UK government admits to no evidence over economic migrants assertions
The UK government admits to having no evidence to back up claims of boat travellers being economic migrants and to throwing away 318 tonnes of subsidised food.
'Swap to stop' scheme will give 1 million smokers free vape kits
Up to £400 will also be offered to pregnant women, as part of a package of measures in England that the 'swap to stop' scheme will implement.
UK government 'kicking the plastic can down a polluted road', says climate expert
Climate expert, Steve Hynd, believes the UK government's refusal to end plastic waste exports in the next four years is a big mistake.
UK govt 'in negotiations' after three British men held in Afghanistan
Media reports have identified the men as charity medic Kevin Cornwell, 53, the unnamed manager of a hotel for aid workers and YouTube star Miles Routledge.
Gary Lineker: BBC's 'MOTD' pundits, commentators refuse to work in support of suspended presenter
"Match of the Day" is a a football show in the UK, which has been airing since 1964.
UK government aims to transform Britain into the next Silicon Valley and tech superpower
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt believes "being a technology superpower can change our country's destiny" and has plans to "unlock our national potential to be one of Europe's most exciting, most innovative and most prosperous economies".
Chinese-owned British Steel says plans 260 job cuts
Responding to the planned job cuts, the Conservative government expressed its disappointment.
UK firms need to overhaul their thinking on older workers, according to recruitment firm
Recruitment firm, Robert Half, has cautioned that the UK could face the same skills challenge in the next few years without an overhaul of skills development.
Apprenticeships announcement failed to meet full endorsement from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Recruitment and Employment Confederation has responded to the government's announcement by the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, regarding young people who will be able to use UCAS to search for apprenticeships.
Male sex offender wants to be known as a woman, asks jail authorities for make up
A 50-year-old man who is in prison for the rape of a care worker has requested to be known as a woman and be transferred to a women's prison.
CBI urges the UK government to act decisively on energy bill scheme
The CBI has urged the UK government to clarify its position on the energy bill scheme and explore policy reforms in tackling the rising energy bills.
British minister facing bullying allegations resigns
Williamson, 46, was sacked twice as minister in the past by former premiers Boris Johnson and Theresa May.
70 years of data suggest the Conservatives will suffer a big defeat at the next election -- here's how I worked it out
In the absence of a major shock to the system, the Conservatives should expect to be in opposition for some time after the next election.
UK still faces 40 billion pound budget hole - resolution foundation
Britain still faces a 40 billion pound ($46 billion) budget hole that will need to be filled by tax rises as well as spending cuts, despite recent U-turns on measures proposed during Liz Truss's short-lived premiership, a think tank said on Tuesday.
UK's Rishi Sunak becomes richest ever occupant of Number 10
With his ascent to prime minister, Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy will become the richest ever occupants of Number 10 Downing Street just as the country struggles with an economic crisis and the government mulls painful spending cuts.
Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt
Rishi Sunak unveiled his top team of ministers on Wednesday, hours after taking office as Britain's first prime minister of colour vowing stability.
UK to cap renewable energy company revenues
Liz Truss successfully campaigned to become prime minister by saying she was opposed to the idea of a tax on the profits of energy giants.
UK government: No spending cuts, no reverse on tax cuts
Britain's new government said on Wednesday it would not reverse its vast tax cuts or reduce public spending as it sought to stand firm in the face of yet more turmoil in financial markets and concerns over its change in economic policy.
Factbox: If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?
Britain's finance and health ministers resigned in quick succession on Tuesday, in moves that put the future of Prime Minister Boris Johnson in peril after a series of scandals that have damaged his administration.
Sunak and Javid: Big hitters who quit UK government
The resignations -- after a succession of crises that led to a vote of confidence in Johnson's leadership -- did nothing to dampen speculation that both men still have an eye on the top job.
Top ministers including Sunak turn on UK's scandal-tainted PM
Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor of the exchequer and Sajid Javid as health secretary, with both saying they could no longer tolerate the culture of scandal that has stalked Johnson for months.
In government reset, UK's Johnson looks to Queen's speech to win back voters
Johnson and his government are keen to return the focus on what they call the "real issues" and turn the page on scandals
UK finance minister Sunak cleared of ethics breach
A political storm erupted after it was leaked that Sunak's wealthy Indian wife has benefited from "non-domicile" tax status in the UK
UK PM sorry for party fine but called 'man without shame'
One national survey suggested around two-thirds of the public spoke negatively about Johnson