United Kingdom's Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch will be in Delhi from today as the 6th round of FTA negotiations between the UK and India begin. Both sides are working on an ambitious trade pact that aims to ease customs duties on goods.

WION Dispatch: UK, India hold sixth round of free trade agreement talks

The British government’s plan to award more than 130 new licences for North Sea oil and gas exploration has run into trouble once again. Several environmental groups have called the move “unlawful” in accordance to the existing laws and they also pointed out that this will directly lead to the expansion of fossil fuel being produced by the United Kingdom.

UK government faces legal challenge over North Sea oil and gas licences

UK's first carbon capture gas plant at a site in Lincolnshire have been approved by the government. It is a major step forward in the development of the nascent technology. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | United Kingdom approves first carbon capture plant

After 20 years, a guy in mid-Wales who spent £25,000 (US$ 30679.62) on a fake airport sign is ending the joke. A Llandegley International billboard has been a well-known sight close to the Powys community for the past 20 years.

Man ends sign joke worth almost US$31k at Llandegley Airport after 20 years

Heavy snowfall has caused travel disruption, with delayed trains, motorway and accidents in UK. People are in critical condition amid freezing temperatures in the country.

Heavy snowfall causes disruption in the vehicular movement in UK

Heavy snow and ice are now covering parts of the UK and will last for days. Due to the weather, there have been delays in trains, and accidents on the highway. On Sunday morning, flights from Heathrow were cancelled.

Today's UK Weather Update: Heavy snowfall in London, full list of schools to remain shut today

Three children lost their lives on Monday, after being pulled from an icy lake as an Arctic blast sent temperatures tumbling across the UK. The youngsters were reported to have been playing on frozen ice near Birmingham, central England, on Sunday afternoon, when it gave way and they fell in.

Three boys dead after falling into frozen lake in the UK, police confirm

UK braces for a series of strikes this month, this week UK nurses are set to go on strike hitting already stretched hospitals. Watch this video to know more.

Britain braces for winter of strike action as nurses walk out

UK trade secretary arrives in Delhi to discuss Free Trade Agreement

As Russia's war in Ukraine rages on, some Ukrainians are facing uncertainty in the UK as a six month commitment for hosts of refugees ends and the struggle to find affordable housing begins.

First phase of UK's Ukrainian refugees hosting scheme to get over

As winter approaches, the United Kingdom is preparing for a rise in flu infections but what is driving the surge in these infections? Some health experts have linked it to the after-effects of the Covid pandemic.

UK suffers post-pandemic immunity gap; flu cases including Strep A on rise

UK ministers refused to hold any negotiation talks over pay in return for nursing unions' offer to suspend the strikes planned, saying that the government cannot amend awards decided for NHS staff by the independent pay body.

UK: Ministers rebuff union's offer to negotiate over pay to suspend NHS strikes

The animal rights group PETA, is suing the British Defence Ministry and the Ministry has been served a legal notice over its continued usage of fur caps that is made of the black Canadian Bear skin. The tall black hats are worn by the elite regiments, the Kings' guards outside the Buckingham Palace wear it for changing of the Guard ceremony.

PETA is suing UK Defence Ministry over bear skin caps as MoD refuses to replace them

UK, this year, is likely to have a miserable Christmas instead of a merry one with several strikes that have been declared across the country. While the days are getting colder, the citizens seem to be boiling in anger. From the railways, to mails, to teachers, to hospital staff - UK workers are certainly not pleased with what the British government is doing.

WION Fineprint: Britain braces for 'strike-full' winter; workers to stage walkouts in December

The British royal family has once again been accused of racism. This is not the first or last time. The royal family has been embroiled in corruption cases, it has paid a part in slave trade, also been accused of blackmailing lawmakers to safeguard their interests. Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Plus: The British monarchy and its many tales of racism, corruption and insignificance

A dramatic offer was made by the health unions on Saturday night to call off the strikes that may cripple the NHS during holidays if the government agrees to start serious negotiations over pay.

As UK braces for a 'strike-full' winter, RCN offers to suspend strikes if govt agrees to negotiate

Two official World Cup apps are currently being evaluated by a UK data regulator over concerns that the authorities in Qatar may have been secretly spying on the English fans.

Data Regulators: Visitors could be monitored, fans told to download Ehteraz and Hayya apps

UK's former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng says he got carried away while writing the controversial mini budget and that his biggest regret was being too impatient.

Kwasi Kwarteng: Got carried away while writing the budget; expresses regret

The United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt unveiled a number of post-Brexit reforms to City policy, on Friday, referred to as the “Edinburgh reforms”.

Explained: In ‘Edinburgh reforms’, chancellor Hunt outlines sweeping overhaul of UK’s finance sector

A UK-based charity organisation led by a Black woman working in the field of domestic abuse has ceased its operations over safety concerns after she spoke out against mistreatment during an event at Buckingham Palace.

UK charity ceases operations over safety concerns after founder points out racism at Buckingham Palace

Industrial action in UK continues as the Royal Mail workers started strikes ahead of the Christmas period. The strikes are taking place over pay issues. Royal Mail workers fear new working conditions will be imposed. According to the reports, 25,000 Royal Mail staff could be sacked.

UK: Royal Mail workers begin Christmas strikes; several sectors to strike over pay issue | WION

Japan, UK and Italy are merging their next generation fighter jet projects. According to reports, it's a groundbreaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan's first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the US since World War II.

Japan, UK & Italy to build fighter jet together; PM Sunak says 'Deal will keep UK safe from threats'

Royal Mail workers have begun a wave of strikes that will stretch until Christmas Eve amid a bitter dispute over pay and conditions.

WION Dispatch: Royal Mail workers begin wave of festive strikes

The UK's Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan said nurses and health staff in the country could have their right to strike restricted. She told Sky News, "We do have some areas where strikes are not allowed as part of the contract.

UK: Medical staff could have 'right to strike' restricted, says education secretary

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