London is grinding to a halt. We go inside the chaos as millions of commuters are left with no way to get to work. Why is this strike happening, and what's the real cost to the city? 

London tube strike intensifies: When will it end?

London commuters are bracing for major travel disruption as strike action by RMT union workers escalates this week. Around 10,000 staff members are walking out, demanding a shorter working week as part of ongoing pay negotiations with Transport for London (TfL).

Services will end early on Sunday, followed by a complete shutdown of the London Underground for four consecutive days starting Monday. Passengers are strongly urged to check for updates before traveling, with the strike expected to impact millions across the capital.

London tube trains shut down due to strikes | Major disruption in British capital

Norway has signed a $13.51 billion deal with the UK to acquire British-made frigates, marking one of the largest defence agreements between the two nations and boosting naval cooperation in Europe.

UK-Norway strike landmark deal: British frigates chosen amid rising Arctic tensions

A phone was planted in the House of Commons as part of an attempted prank which would have seen 'sex noises' broadcast during Prime Minister’s Questions, it has emerged. Parliamentary authorities have launched an inquiry into how a mobile was hidden near where Keir Starmer was due to stand in the front benches on Wednesday.


UK prank: Phone plays 'sex noises' during Starmer's questioning | Hilarious or concerning? 

Norway has signed a $13.51 billion deal with the UK to acquire British-made frigates, marking one of the largest defense agreements between the two nations and boosting naval cooperation in Europe.


Norway turns to British-made frigates, signs historic deal

With Russia’s missile arsenal devastating Ukraine, British officials are sounding the alarm over the UK’s lack of a comparable missile defense system. Calls grow for a "Lion Dome"—a British version of Israel’s Iron Dome—as fears mount over future conflict. Financial constraints and geographical distance from Russian launch zones currently delay action, but experts say the UK can't postpone tough decisions on national defense for long.

UK aims for 'Lion Dome' to thwart Russian missile threat

One of the reasons laid out for Chinese investors to acquire private schools in Britain is a high demand for British education among Chinese families.

China buys 30 UK schools in span of ten years; what is the reason behind this rapid acquisition?

India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today. The ancient country received its freedom from the cruel British rule, which sapped the nation of its wealth and destroyed its economy. 

Independence Day 2025: How many Indians died due to brutal British policies between 1880-1920?

A network of tunnels nearly 200 years old has been discovered under a British village in Surrey, where two sinkholes swallowed streets in February this year.  

188-year-old tunnels discovered under British village after 62-foot sinkhole swallowed streets overnight

For the first time in more than a century life expectancy has stopped increasing in Britain.

How life expectancy in UK fell into a Soviet-style slump

World: The UK does not agree with Trump's 10 per cent "baseline" tariffs and other recent protectionist measures, a senior UK official told the publication.

'End of globalisation'? UK PM Keir Starmer's BIG announcement as Trump's disastrous tariffs shake markets

World, trending | Birmingham, UK's second city, is filled with approximately 17,000 tonnes of trash as workers announced 'bin strike' last month.  What is 'bin strike'

Birmingham is filled with trash: what is 'bin strike', why is it happening

World: Russia present an “acute threat” to UK national security through hostile acts, including the Salisbury nerve agent poisonings, cyber-attacks and Ukraine invasion.

'Unacceptable threat': Russia formally declared national security threat to Britain for first time. Here's why

Possessing a ninja sword is to be banned in the UK and carry a penalty of up to six months in jail, the British government said, in a bid to curb what it has called a “national knife crime crisis”.

UK bans ninja swords to curb knife crime

Britain's Heathrow Airport was shut down on Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out its power, disrupting flight schedules worldwide. Watch this report for more details!

UK's Heathrow Airport closed by huge fire at power station

Britain's government said Wednesday it has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in a tit-for-tat response to the expulsion of two British embassy staff in Moscow earlier this week. Watch this report for more details!

UK expels Russian diplomat and diplomatic spouse

The UK government has expelled a Russian diplomat and his spouse in response to Russia's expulsion of two British Embassy staff in Moscow earlier in the week.

Britain expels Russian diplomat as tensions with Moscow escalate

The UK government pledged to clean up Lake Windermere, a sewage-clogged beauty spot that has come to symbolize the filthy state of Britain’s waterways. Watch this report for more details!

UK government vows to clean up Lake Windermere

Pierce Brosnan, the iconic James Bond actor, emphasizes his deep connection to his UK roots. Despite his international fame, he proudly highlights his British heritage and upbringing. Watch to know more!

Pierce Brosnan Believes Next James Bond Must Be British

British consumers are tightening their belts as Labour’s first budget fuels uncertainty. Inflation remains stubborn, and job security fears are mounting. Households are cutting expenses, opting to eat at home rather than dine out. Higher energy and food costs are compounding the strain.

UK households save more, spend less in uncertain times

A new research has revealed that nearly half of Gen Z, those aged 18 to 27, view Britain as a racist country. More importantly, it also reveals that only one in ten would be willing to risk their lives defending the UK in war.

Only 11% Gen Z's would fight for UK

World: Under the new law, it will be illegal to possess, create or distribute artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material. 

UK to become first country to ban AI tools creating child sexual abuse images. What all does it include?

Britons tell what impact will Donald Trump's presidency have on the UK.

UK weighs implications of Trump Presidency

Buy-Now, Pay-Later services are transforming the way Britons shop, with transactions reaching 27 billion dollars last year.  
This model, allowing customers to spread payments without interest or credit checks, now accounts for 7.7 percent of the UK’s e-commerce market.

Britain's BNPL Boom: Convenience or debt trap?

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