Britain said it was committed to leading a NATO task force in 2024, dismissing a report by Berlin that British delays had prompted the German defence ministry to look into extending its leadership beyond 2023.

UK committed to lead a NATO task force in 2024

In 2022, more than 45,000 migrants were reported to have crossed the English Channel from mainland Europe to the UK, breaking the record of the previous years.

Gravitas Global Headline: Record number of migrants crossed English Channel to UK in 2022

Half of the British public believes that the Duke of Sussex stripped off his royal title following the release of his Netflix documentary with Meghan Markle, according to a recent poll. 44% of the responders that Prince Harry should have his title removed while 32% say otherwise.

Fresh trouble for Harry and Meghan? New poll after explosive Netflix series

Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion said Sunday it was halting its disruptive protests in the United Kingdom to try to win over more public support for its campaign against climate change.

WION Climate Tracker: Extinction rebellion in UK abandons disruptive climate protests

Although it first sounded like a New Zealand product, Kiwi boot polish was actually an Australian one that was started in a two-room Melbourne factory. According to Te Ara Encyclopedia, the company's founder William Ramsay gave the name Kiwi in honour of his wife Annie, who was born in New Zealand.

World-famous Kiwi boot polish will not be sold in UK, check why

Record number of migrants crossed English Channel to UK in 2022

The UK has established a $90 million fund to assist the domestic production of nuclear fuel. However, avoiding dependence on Russian uranium supplies is a further goal of the fund.

What are Britain's plans to cut reliance on Russia's uranium conversions?

UK Bank Holidays 2023: As the holiday season winds down and thoughts turn to the warmer days of spring and summer, you might be celebrating the start of 2023 by planning some family outings or trips away.

UK bank holidays 2023: Check full list of bank holidays with extra holiday for coronation of King Charles III

A 53-year-old fundraiser from Cumbria, England has completed his mission of running a marathon every day in 2022 and successfully raised one million pounds ($1.2 million) for charity.

UK: Man raises $1.2mn for charity by running a marathon every day, finishes 365th run of 2022

Let's take a look at the stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

Trending on WION: UK PM Rishi Sunak says 'problems won't go away in New Year'

A WION exclusive report: As 2022 wraps up, WION News heads to London. The United Kingdom has seen many firsts this past year, and not the good kind. A financial crisis cost the nation three prime ministers. The monarch that most have known all their lives passed away. And residents worriedly await 2023. We bridge the past & future for you. Let's recap UK's 2022.

Year Ender 2022: Queen's passing & musical chairs at No.10

Are the ill effects of air pollution present in the common illnesses that so many of us experience? People who live in contaminated areas are more likely to have many chronic illnesses, according to a recent study—the largest of its kind conducted in the United Kingdom.

Air pollution linked to multiple long-term illnesses, confirms UK study

At least 30 children have lost their lives to bacterial infection Strep A since September 19, new figures stated. In the weekly update on Strep A, the UKHSA said that in the last four months, there have been scarlet fever's 3,836 notifications, while 122 people of all age groups have lost their lives due to the illness in the same time period.

Strep A infection has killed around 30 children in the UK since mid-September: UKHSA

The Met Office has said that 2022 will be the warmest year on record for the United Kingdom, highlighting how human-induced climate change has impacted the country’s weather pattern.

2022 to be UK’s warmest year on record, says Met Office

Britain's National Trust warned that extreme weather events could become the "new normal". The charitable trust said that in the past year, nature and wildlife at the sites managed by it had been harmed by extreme weather.

WION Climate Tracker: UK conservation group warns on extreme weather

British railway workers and border force staff went on a fresh wave of strikes to demand better pay on Wednesday. Train services will be disrupted until Thursday, causing travel chaos for people returning to work after the Christmas holidays.

TUC Union: UK strikes may continue into 2023

Rishi Sunak trails Boris Johnson in votes for Tory members’ minister of the year. Johnson leads Sunak by 5 points whereas Liz Truss is lagging behind. Watch further to know more.

Boris Johnson beats Rishi Sunak on Tory popularity chart

UK rail workers, border force staff resume strike action

After reeling under the rising energy prices, the UK government has finally come up with an advert that urges citizens to take only 30 seconds out of their day to reduce their energy use.

UK: Government launches advert on saving energy

The UK government's long-awaited television ad campaign to reduce costs will now push households to lower their energy consumption by just 30 seconds each day. The commercial, which is a part of an £18 million campaign that Liz Truss initially closed down, made its debut on Tuesday at 8:30 am on terrestrial and satellite networks including ITV, Channel 4, and Sky amid holiday programming.

UK government ad urges people to cut their energy consumption for 30 seconds each day

According to a report published by PwC, the British workers pay in 2023 is expected to fall back to 2006 once inflation is taken into account.

Report: Average British worker's pay likely to drop by 2% in 2023

British Consultancy Center for Economics and Business Research warns of global economic recession in 202,3 raises concerns on China's Covid policy and lack of growth-oriented policies in the UK.

Gravitas Global Headlines: UK recession warning raises concerns | Russia air base attack

US Embassy and British High Commission in Pakistan have cautioned employees not to visit the Marriott in Islamabad amid terror attack warning. A notice has been issued for the same. Watch further to know more.

UK and U.S Embassy issue notice amid Islamabad Terror 'Red Alert'

UK has seen it's 48-hour rail strike come back to normalcy. Only 20% rail traffic to work is to be seen on December 16 and 17. Services in England, Scotland and Wales has been hit.

UK: Rail workers on strike for the 2nd day, hits travel plans

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