UK Government to Introduce 24-Hour Free Bus Travel for Disabled People Across England
LONDON: The UK government has announced plans to remove time restrictions on free bus travel for disabled people in England,…
Russia Warns Britain of ‘Consequences’ Over Reports of UK-Made Drones Used in Ukraine Strikes
LONDON: Russia has warned Britain that it will face unspecified consequences following reports that British-made drones have been used by…
UK Prison Faces First Zero-Hours Custody Officer Recruitment Amid Staffing Crisis
LONDON: A privately operated prison in England is seeking to recruit custody officers on a flexible, task-based basis, prompting criticism…
UK Announces £65 Million Support Package for Drought-Hit Farmers
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced an additional £65 million ($88 million) in government funding to support farmers…
Nigel Farage Regains UK Parliamentary Seat as Count Binface Takes More Than a Quarter of Vote
CLACTON-ON-SEA, England: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has regained his parliamentary seat in a by-election in southern England, securing a…
Wildfires in Britain Reach Record Levels as Intense Heat and Drought Fuel Destructive Blazes
LONDON: Wildfires across England and Wales have reached record levels, with fire chiefs warning that emergency services are struggling to…
Passenger Train Derails in Southern England, Leaving 11 Injured
LONDON: A passenger train derailed in southern England on Thursday, leaving 11 people injured after three carriages overturned, according to…
Drought-Resistant Crop Helps Rural England Farm Cut Costs Amid Extreme Heat
LONDON: A farm in rural England is adapting to increasingly hot and dry weather by growing a drought-resistant crop for…
British Firm Begins Salvage Operation to Contain Oil Spill from Russian Tanker off Oman
BEIRUT: A British maritime company has begun efforts to salvage a grounded Russian tanker off the coast of Oman and…
UK’s Ofwat Provisionally Approves £3.4 Billion for Water Utility Upgrades
LONDON — British water regulator Ofwat on Thursday provisionally approved funding of up to £3.4 billion ($4.59 billion) for 13…