Comcast NBCUniversal's new theme park in Bedfordshire, Universal United Kingdom Resort, is set to open in 2031. The multi-billion-pound project will span 476 acres, create 28,000 jobs, and is projected to attract 8.5 million visitors annually, contributing £50bn to the UK economy.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his team's World Cup opener against Panama after Canada denied his visa application. Partey is awaiting trial on multiple rape charges in the United Kingdom.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada due to rape and sexual assault charges, preventing him from playing in his team's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. FIFA confirmed the visa refusal, stating they do not control host country immigration processes.
Riots and mob violence targeting immigrants erupted in Belfast and spread to other UK cities, fueled by social media and far-right extremism. The unrest, reminiscent of 2024 riots, highlights deep-seated issues of neglect, economic hardship, and anti-immigration sentiment.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned unexpectedly, disrupting a planned media event with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. Healey cited insufficient defence spending as his reason, causing chaos for the Australian delegation and highlighting UK political turmoil.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned unexpectedly hours before a planned media event with Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles, citing government underfunding of defence. The event was cancelled, impacting Marles's visit.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned unexpectedly, cancelling a joint media event with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. Healey cited the government's insufficient defence spending as his reason. The resignation adds to UK political turmoil.
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced retaliatory sanctions against five British journalists and experts, citing their involvement in spreading "disinformation" and "slanderous speculation" about Russia's policies and the Ukraine conflict. The move is a response to what Moscow calls "provocative anti-Russian rhetoric" and UK support for Ukraine.
A Russian diplomat claims the UK is pushing Europe towards direct confrontation with Russia and hindering Moscow-Washington relations. Alexander Gusarov stated London aims to contain Russia and is urging European militarization, while not intending to join direct conflict itself.
Twitch streamer HasanAbi announced his UK visa was revoked, preventing him from attending planned events. He criticized the decision, linking it to Israeli influence and broader political trends towards fascism.
Popular online commentator Hasan Piker and media personality Cenk Uygur were denied entry into the UK after their travel authorizations were revoked by the British Home Office, citing that their presence "may not be conducive to the public good."
France has detained a suspected Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic Ocean with help from the UK and other partners. The vessel was found to be flying a false Cameroonian flag and is subject to EU and US sanctions.
China and the UK have seen steady development in military relations, highlighted by Admiral Tony Radakin's historic visit to China in 2025, the first by a UK Chief of Defence Staff in a decade.
Record May temperatures struck the UK and France on Monday, with a "heat dome" bringing extreme heat across Europe. London saw 33.5C, shattering previous records. Spain expects 38C, and Italy has outdoor work restrictions.
Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers have received permanent residency in the UK through a special immigration route launched in January 2021. These individuals can apply for British citizenship next year after completing five years of residence.
Britain faces political instability and economic stagnation, with frequent leadership changes and a struggle to recover from the 2008 financial crisis. Factors like Brexit, the pandemic, and global conflicts exacerbate these issues, leading to comparisons with countries like Greece.
The pace of electrification on western Europe’s roads is likely to fire up sales of Chinese-developed smart cars, where they could command a 20 per cent share of the regional market in 2028 at the expense of local peers, according to a JPMorgan forecast. Chinese carmakers from BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) builder, to Stallentis-backed Leapmotor, were expected to deliver 2.5 million cars to customers in countries like Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom in 2028, a...
A royal commission sparked by the Bondi terror attack is this week expected to hear from groups who challenge the commission's accepted definition of antisemitism, as well as expert witnesses from the United Kingdom.
Britain has warned it will not tolerate attempts by foreign states to intimidate or harass individuals on its soil, as it summoned China’s ambassador after two men linked to Hong Kong’s London trade office were convicted of spying on activists. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed on Saturday that Ambassador Zheng Zeguang had been summoned the previous day after the British court’s verdict in the national security case. Bill Yuen Chung-biu, manager of the...
Exclusive: Co-chair Vula Tsetsi says it is time to trigger debate, as statement is agreed at annual leadership meeting in BrusselsThe European Green party has urged the UK to consider rejoining the EU and draw a line under the “political and economic failure” of Brexit.A text declaring that “the United Kingdom’s future lies in the European Union” was adopted by a large majority of European green parties at the movement’s annual leadership meeting on Friday, the day before Europe Day. Continue reading...
Nigel Farage’s party proposed to place detention centres in places that vote for Green council leaders or MPsKeir Starmer has said that Europe has to face up to the fact that its alliance with the US is under strain.He made the remark in public comments during the plenary session at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan in Armenia.And both of those are impacting all of us in a very material way.In the United Kingdom, if you look at the economic forecast now and compare it to the economic forecast just three or four months ago, they are in materially different places, and this is going to play out with our electorates in all of our countries.Reform are now openly threatening voters and not only that they’re threatening them with a power they don’t actually have. This is absolutely pathetic. People across Scotland are proud of the fact that this is a welcoming country that shows solidarity to people who need it.Reform are essentially saying ‘If you don’t vote the way we want you to, we will punish you’. I think the people of Scotland and voters across the UK are not going to take kindly to that kind of Donald Trumpesque threat.Reform know that absolutely bombed last week. The only thing they’ve got to move on to are open threats, not against the Greens but against voters across the country. It’s really quite sinister. This is exactly the kind of politics you see in Donald Trump’s America. People across Scotland are going to reject that on Thursday. Continue reading...
Dubai International Airport (DBX) saw a 65.7% drop in passenger traffic in March 2026, with first-quarter figures down 20.6% due to disruptions caused by the US-Iran war.
Oil prices rose Monday as Trump announced "Project Freedom," a U.S. military operation to free cargo ships trapped by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Brent crude futures jumped 2.27% to $110.63/barrel while WTI added 1.98% to $103.96. The operation involves destroyers, over 100 aircraft, and 15,000 service members. Meanwhile, a tanker was hit by projectiles north of Fujairah, UAE, highlighting shipping dangers. OPEC+ also agreed to increase output by 188,000 bpd. Analysts warn $125 Brent could trigger global recession.
Keir Starmer is attending a European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, where he announced UK plans to join the EU's €90bn (£78bn) loan for Ukraine. The loan, previously blocked by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, will provide military support for Ukraine and give British defence firms access to major contracts. The move is part of Starmer's efforts to improve post-Brexit UK-EU relations ahead of a summer summit.
