UK Announces Nearly £130 Million Funding for Zero-Emission Vehicle Technology
LONDON: The British government has announced nearly £130 million ($175 million) in funding to support the development of zero-emission vehicle…
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Major UK Jurassic Fossil Collection Sold to Abu Dhabi Museum in ‘Loss to the Nation’
LONDON: One of the United Kingdom’s most significant collections of Jurassic fossils has been sold to the Natural History Museum…
Royal Navy Spends 25% More Time Monitoring Russian Vessels Around UK Waters
LONDON: The Royal Navy has increased the time it spends monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters by 25%, reflecting heightened…
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Ships, Banks and Industrial Firms
LONDON: Britain has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russian ships, banks and industrial companies in an effort to…
London Submits Final Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
LONDON: London has formally submitted its final bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with organizers projecting that the…
UK Police Reopen 2025 Burglary Case in Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe Murder
LONDON: British counterterrorism police have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary reported in London last year as part of…
Amanda Knox Defends Edinburgh Comedy Show Amid Backlash Over Meredith Kercher’s Murder
EDINBURGH: Amanda Knox is defending her new comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after the production faced criticism from…
UK Housing Market Stagnates in July as Higher Mortgage Rates, Iran War Weigh on Demand
LONDON — Britain’s housing market remained largely stagnant in July, with house prices showing no monthly growth as higher borrowing…
Sterling Edges Lower as Markets Await U.S. Jobs Data and Monitor Middle East Tensions
LONDON — Sterling slipped against the U.S. dollar and euro on Friday as investors monitored developments in the Middle East…
JD Sports Appoints Former IKEA CEO Peter Agnefjäll as New Chair
LONDON — British sportswear retailer JD Sports has appointed former IKEA chief executive Peter Agnefjäll as its new chair, with…