Hundreds of hot air balloons will take to the skies from August 11. As the Britain's city of Bristol is ready for its annual ballooning event. The four-day Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is here.

Hot air balloons fill the sky over the city of Britain

Official figures in the UK revealed on Friday (August 11) that more than 100,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats from France to southeast England since public recording of such arrivals began in England in 2018.

Migrant channel crossings in last 5 years cross 100,000 mark: UK interior ministry data

As the tensions between the UK and China escalate news media reports claim that China will pause plans to build a new Embassy in London. Beijing was planning to build a new Embassy near the Tower of London however the local councils are opposing it and after the local residents objected to the plan, China missed the deadline to appeal against the local council's opposition.

Will China ask the British Government to intervene?

Terrifying footage from a United Kingdom beach shows beachgoers’ “lucky escape” after a cliff collapsed in Dorset’s West Bay, England. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday (August 8) evening, has since led to the closure of the area which is expected to be in place for six months, as per British media reports.

WATCH | UK beachgoers’ ‘lucky escape’ after cliff collapses in West Bay, Dorset

Authorities released a statement saying that they had by mistake shared the names and ranks of police officers in Northern Ireland, which further scintillated fears that the 'monumental' data breach could imperil their security.

'Monumental' data breach exposes names, ranks of Northern Ireland police officers

Potter-heads are in for a treat the as the iconic Hogwarts Express is literally back on track. Services of the iconic steam train have been resumed. 'The Jacobite' was made famous by its appearances in the Harry Potter films had been temporarily grounded after a safety inspection found that passengers were being put at risk.

Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter to resume services

Law enforcement officials arrested multiple people after confrontations between officers and young people on Oxford Street in London on Wednesday (August 9), after rumours of a planned disorder in the West End spread on social media.

Oxford street chaos: Police arrest 9 after rumours of planned disorder on social media

Sanctions Target Foreign Suppliers for Russia's Military. New measures announced Tuesday will affect businesses in Turkey, Dubai, and Iran, as well as individuals that Britain says have supplied weaponry or components needed to sustain Russia's war in Ukraine.

UK Sanctions target foreign suppliers for Russia's military

The cost of living crisis is forcing more university students to take on more hours in their part-time jobs, with most saying that supporting themselves is affecting their studies, according to a new study.

UK 'cost of living': One in three new university goers may live at home this year: Study

Labour has accused the government of “catastrophic financial mismanagement” and claimed it has “lost” $320 bn from the value of assets created to rescue the banking sector after the 2008 financial crash.

UK: Labour accuses government of losing $320 bn from value of assets

The media regulatory body Ofcom has conducted an analysis of six video-sharing platforms, including OnlyFans, Twitch, and Snapchat, revealing that many users would struggle to comprehend their terms and conditions.

Even adults find it hard to understand video-sharing platforms' rules often used by kids

A new report claims that British MPs are earning millions by moonlighting. Boris Johnson & Theresa May happen to be the biggest earners through second jobs. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: British MPs are earning millions by moonlighting

The data of millions of British voters was accessible to hackers behina a cyber-attack by “hostile actors” which came to light last year, the United Kingdom Electoral Commission admitted on Tuesday (August 8).

UK Electoral Commission hacked, millions of British voters’ data accessible to ‘hostile actors’

The UK police arrested a man on Tuesday in London after a stabbing incident took place outside the British Museum which, as per reports, prompted immediate evacuation of the popular tourist attraction.

UK: Police arrest man in London after stabbing outside British Museum

Around 13,000 residents from the German city of Dusseldorf were evacuated after a World War II-era bomb was found, on Monday night (August 7), reported German news outlet Deutsche Welle (DW).

At least 13,000 residents evacuated from German city after discovery of World War II-era bomb

The first asylum-seekers boarded a controversial barge moored in southern England Monday as public health experts warned of the possible risk of infection in living conditions that campaigners branded as inhumane.

UK moves some asylum seekers to a barge on southern coast

Consultants who are part of the British Medical Association (BMA) in England will strike on 19 and 20 September.

UK: Senior doctors plan 48-hour strike for September in England

The proposed free trade agreement between India and the UK is inching closer to realisation, reports said on Sunday. In a bid to protect domestic interests, India has excluded data-related issues and dairy sector concessions from the proposed India-UK free trade agreement.

UK and India nearing a free trade agreement: Reports

A new Covid variant 'Eris' is spreading across the UK. How lethal is the variant? What is the rate of transmissibility? Should you be worried? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: New Covid variant 'Eris' spreading across the UK

In a bid to protect domestic interests, India has excluded data-related issues and dairy sector concessions from the proposed agreement. However, the negotiations have taken an intriguing turn as India considers providing duty concessions on the automobile and certain confectionery items. This move aims to strike a balance between safeguarding domestic industries and promoting trade ties. The proposed free trade agreement between India and the UK is inching closer to realization.

India-UK trade deal nears conclusion

In recent months, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in some parts of the world, including the United States and the United Kingdom, where new variants were recently detected.

New COVID-19 variants spark concerns in US, UK. Here’s what you can do if infected

South African city of Cape Town’s public transport system has been paralysed after a taxi strike began last week, which has since turned violent and led to the death of two people, said the police on Monday (August 7).

Cape town taxi strike: At least 2 killed, 3 injured amid clashes; UK and Australia issue travel warnings

As part of attempts to discourage new immigrant arrivals, the UK government announced additional fines for businesses and landlords who permit undocumented immigrants to work for them or rent their properties. The Conservative administration wants to put an end to unauthorized small boat crossings of the English Channel as it struggles in the polls ahead of a general election scheduled for next year. According to the Home Office, "illegal working and renting are significant pull factors" for migrants undertaking the perilous trek.

UK: Government increases fine for employers and landlords aiding migrants

A new study has said that a majority of care workers who were sponsored for skilled work visas in the UK in 2022 came from non-EU countries, with maximum coming from India and just one per cent from the EU countries.

Most of the new doctors and nurses in UK came from India, says study

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