Britain on Friday named Jonathan Powell, who was chief of staff to former prime minister Tony Blair, as its national security adviser, a role that will involve responding to global threats and building ties with Donald Trump's new US administration.

UK appoints 'uniquely qualified' Jonathan Powell as national security adviser

Queen Camilla, the wife of Britain's head of state King Charles III, has been forced to postpone her engagements for this week because of a chest infection, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.

Britain's Queen Camilla withdraws from events after chest infection

As chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves seeks to persuade financial markets that she would prudently manage the nation's finances, the UK will adopt a stricter stance towards future public sector pay rises.

UK's Reeves Seeks to Calm Markets After Post-budget Selloff

Britons are reacting to the first Labour budget in 14 years, with opinions divided on the government's proposed measures. Supporters praise initiatives aimed at boosting the economy and addressing cost-of-living challenges, while critics raise concerns about spending priorities and potential impacts on public services. The budget marks a significant moment in UK politics, reflecting Labour's vision for the country's future.

Britons React To First Labour Budget In 14 Years

The Starmer government has presented its inaugural budget, marking a significant milestone for Labour after more than a decade in opposition. The budget outlines proposed tax hikes aimed at addressing fiscal challenges while implementing cuts to public spending. This strategic approach is designed to balance the nation's financial health with the need for essential services, setting the stage for intense political debate as the government seeks to navigate a complex economic landscape.

UK To See Biggest Tax Increase Since 1993 In Labour's First Budget

Britain's new finance minister Rachel Reeves announced the biggest tax increases in three decades in her first budget, as she accused the Conservatives of leaving public services broken when they lost July's election after 14 years in power.

UK finance minister lifts taxes by $51.8bn in first Labour budget

King Charles Has Put Forward A Plan To Turn Part Of The Historic Balmoral Estate Into A Wedding Venue. The Balmoral Castle Has Been The Private Scottish Retreat Of The Royal Family For Over 170 Years.

King Charles Submits Plan To Turn Balmoral Into Wedding Venue

The UK is set to ban single-use vapes next year. Britain took the decision seeking to target both environmental concerns and to crack down on the increasing number of children using them.

Britain to crack down on single-use vapes by 2025 to curb rising use among children

A diplomatic embarrassment grapples the United Kingdom as the Commonwealth heads of government plan to look at reparatory justice for transatlantic slave trade and demand slavery reparations of up to £18 trillion ($24 trillion) from the country.

Commonwealth heads to defy UK on slavery reparations of $24 trillion

Approximately 6,000 millionaires are set to leave the United Kingdom before the year-end. This because Britain's tax burden is on course to rise more than any other major rich nation. Watch this report for more details!

Tax Fears Push Britain's Richest to Europe

British technology bosses and investors are warning that entrepreneurs may be forced to leave the UK if the government moves forward with controversial plans to raise capital gains tax on share sales according to a detailed report by CNBC.

Tax plans worries spark UK tech exodus fears ahead of budget

UK's foreign secretary David Lamy has called Britain's engagement with China pragmatic and necessary. Lammy's two-day visit includes a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday before visiting Shanghai to meet British businesses operating in China.

Lammy's Visit To Reset Ties With China ?

Shares in British gambling companies have dropped sharply, erasing over $2.6 billion in market value. This comes after reports that treasury officials are considering tax hikes of up to $3.9 billion for the sector.

Gambling Stocks Slide As UK Government Considers Higher Taxes

Netflix is now offering fans the chance to buy fav memories from its shows, in a popup shop opening in two British cities and all proceeds from this Netflix sales will go to the British mental health charity. Watch to know more.

Netflix: Various Memorabilia And Collectables Are Up For Grabs

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office this weekend, already seeking to reboot his new Labour government after a stuttering return to power following 14 years in opposition.

UK PM Keir Starmer's poll ratings drop as Labour government set to mark 100 days in office

Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday. Another would-be asylum seeker was injured and airlifted to hospital after the dinghy issued a call for assistance on Saturday morning.

Child 'trampled to death' on asylum seekers' Channel crossing boat, says French minister

UK government has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining sovereignty of Diego Garcia airbase for an initial period of 99 years.

UK Handovers The Control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

UK Returns Chagos Island to Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia Airbase

Britain announced on Thursday that it will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that ensures the continued operation of the UK-U.S. military base on Diego Garcia. The agreement may also open the door for the return of residents who were displaced decades ago.

UK Agrees To Return Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Ending Decades-Long Dispute

Britain To Return Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Resolving Longstanding Dispute

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson's BBC interview has been cancelled after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally shared the briefing notes with him.

BBC cancels former British PM Boris Johnson's interview over pre-sent notes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday his country's "steadfast commitment" to Israeli security and protection of civilians after Iran's missile attack.

UK PM Starmer expresses Britain's 'steadfast commitment' to Israel's security in call with Netanyahu

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has breached parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and Labour Party donor bought high-end clothes for his wife Victoria, the Sunday Times reported.

British PM Keir Starmer faces investigation after Labour donor pays for his wife's clothes

Britain's police and crime minister had her bag stolen at a conference for senior and midranking police officers where she spoke about the growing problem of theft and shoplifting.

UK crime minister's bag gets stolen as conference on rising theft

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