Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's suicidal mini-budget which eventually paved the way for her downfall may have cost the country's economy a staggering $35 billion (£30 billion), according to a new report.

Former PM Liz Truss's mini-budget cost the UK exchequer $35 billion: Report

In an effort to secure a deal with France to combat people smuggling, the UK government claimed Sunday that more than 40,000 migrants have already crossed the Channel to Britain this year, setting a new record.

Record 40,000 migrants crossed English Channel this year: UK

Nearly a quarter of million more Britishers might find themselves subjected to pay the high rate of income taxation as per the new plans unveiled by the UK PM Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt.

New plan by UK PM Sunak and Jeremy Hunt will make over 200,000 Britishers pay tax

The Christmas lights on London's Oxford Street will not be switched on 24 hours a day. This is happening for the very first time due to the unprecedented energy crisis that has gripped the UK and much of Europe. The dazzling stars are scheduled to be illuminated for only eight hours this festive season.

London: Christmas lights to go off after eight hours

An agreement between Britain and France to step up their combined efforts to prevent dangerous English Channel crossings by illegal immigrants is expected to be reached as soon as Monday, according to a British newspaper.

UK and France to strike deal to stop migrants from crossing English Channel

The major Western powers - US, UK, France and Germany want the UN nuclear watchdog to pass a resolution on Iran. The countries want the International Atomic Energy Agency to ask Iran to explain the Uranian traces found at the three undeclared sites.

Concern over Iran's nuclear program; West seeks country's 'urgent cooperation'

US, Allies push IAEA board over Iran; West wants Iran to explain Uranium traces

A British court rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's plea for an adjournment in a defamation case filed against the newspaper Daily Mail. The court also refused to give the Pakistan premier more time and demanded an immediate response.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's plea for stay in a defamation suit denied by UK court

The Just Stop Oil demonstrations, which have caused four days of disruption on the M25 highway encircling London, will be put on hold to allow the government time to rethink awarding new licences for oil and gas exploitation.

London: Protesters to halt Just Stop Oil demonstrations on M25 motorway

Is the UK heading for a long recession? UK economy has contracted in the third quarter. Will winter strikes also affect the UK economy? Watch this report.

UK economy contracts in the third quarter; Winter strikes to affect the UK economy?

Britain’s foreign minister summoned Iran’s top diplomat in London on Friday to protest alleged threats against journalists in the UK. The Foreign Office said that in recent years London’s Metropolitan Police has “contacted a number of UK-based journalists, having received credible information about a threat to their lives.

UK summons Iran's senior diplomat over alleged threats to journalists

The well-renowned ringer - The Big Ben is back with a "bong" following a five-year repair project. After a lengthy restoration plan involving more than 1,000 moving components, the giant clock that looms above Britain's Houses of Parliament is now working seamlessly.

Big Ben's back! World-famous ringer now functional after five-year restoration project

After years of power struggle that threatened the future of nearly $18-billion business empire of the Hinduja brothers, the UK's wealthiest family has finally called a truce. Neha Khanna brings you the details

WION Fineprint | UK's wealthiest family calls truce on bitter family feud

The UK's famous Big Ben is back after a five-year restoration. People can again hear the sound of London. Watch this special report for more.

Big Ben is back in the UK after a five-year restoration

UK economy contracts in the third quarter; UK heads for a long recession

Amid the ongoing economic crisis, UK's ex-Finance Minister slams UK's ex-PM. Kwarteng said Prime Ministers don't get rid of Chancellors.

UK's ex-Finance Minister slams UK's ex-PM: Prime Ministers don't get rid of Chancellors

As living expenses rise, tens of thousands of nurses in the UK will go on strike for the first time in order to seek fairer pay. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced on Wednesday that majority of nurses employed by state-run National Health Service (NHS) nationwide have approved the action.

Thousands of nurses in UK to go on strike for the first time ever in history

UK is battling a cost of living crisis. Amid this, nurses across the country have taken their first national action over paid dispute. They voted to go on a strike.

UK nurses to hold first ever strike over pay: Threat to already disrupted health system

The impact of Climate Change is being felt all around the globe. UK sweltering under a record heat wave. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to rage across Spain.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate change spells trouble for Europe

In a bid to reach a consensus and break a deadlock over Northern Ireland Protocol, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to meet Ireland's Martin.

Breaking Northern Ireland deadlock: UK PM Sunak to meet Ireland's Martin

Buckling under heavy pressure, Conservative leader Sir Gavin Williamson on Tuesday resigned as a government minister, a little more than a fortnight after his appointment into the Rishi Sunak cabinet.

Rishi Sunak's close aide Gavin Williamson quits as minister amid 'bullying' allegations

On the sidelines of the ongoing UN COP27 summit in Egypt, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the importance of continuing to drive climate action forward.

Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron hold talks on sidelines of COP27

New figures released under the Freedom of Information request made by a UK non-profit Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has found that the government had hid the number of killed Afghan children and compensation paid for the casualties.

British forces killed more children in Afghanistan than it previously acknowledged: Report

Gavin Williamson has resigned over bullying allegations. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Williamson said that he has decided to step back from the government so that he can comply fully with the complaints process and clear his name.

UK minister Gavin Williamson resigns, quits over bullying allegations

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