A blaze that broke out at London’s historic Somerset House on Saturday required around 125 firefighters to bring it under control, according to the London Fire Brigade. Smoke was seen rising over central London from the building’s roof as firefighters worked from a crane to douse the flames.

Somerset house fire: Ancient artworks safe despite the fire

Around 14,000 people in the United Kingdom have applied for government compensation, claiming they were harmed by COVID-19 vaccines, according to a recent report by local media. The report highlights that some people have already received payments for serious conditions like strokes, heart attacks, dangerous blood clots, inflammation of the spinal cord, severe swelling in the vaccinated arm, and even facial paralysis.

Britons affected by COVID vaccines: Compensation extended in 175 cases

Authorities in the United Kingdom have charged the first adult with rioting in connection with the recent nationwide anti-immigration protests which turned violent.

UK riots: First adult charged with rioting, around 100 given sentences so far

An online maths tutor in the UK has been jailed for sexually abusing a minor boy. Holly Rouse-Sweeney, 37, kept a diary where she detailed the abuse. This is not the first such crime being reported in the UK. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: 37-year-old tutor jailed for sexually abusing minor boy

New figures show 9.5million Brits are out of work but not looking for a job as number of economically inactive reaches 13-year high. Watch in for more details!

UK: 9.5 million Britons out of work, not seeking jobs

Desperate times call for desperate measures measures even if that includes staying in a loveless and an unhappy marriage. Unfortunately ask some of the couples in the UK, they will tell you that everything has become so expensive there that unhappily married couples would rather stick it together than move out and live separately. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: UK couples are postponing divorce due to inflation: Reports

Tom Daley, the iconic British diver and five-time Olympic medallist, has officially announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 30, marking the end of a glittering career that began when he first competed in the 2008 Beijing Games as a 14-year-old prodigy.

Paris Olympics 2024: Britain's Tom Daley announces retirement from diving

The elusive artist Banksy has confirmed he painted swimming piranhas on to a City of London Police sentry box, which was first spotted on Sunday morning. The glass-fronted box on Ludgate Hill - near The Old Bailey and St Paul's Cathedral - has been transformed to look like an aquarium.

Banksy unveils seventh artwork in a week on a Police Sentry Box

New data from the UK paints an unexpected picture of marital stability. While the share of adults unhappy with their relationships has reached a six-year high, the divorce rate is at a 50-year low.

UK divorce rate at 50-year low amid soaring living costs

Several police officers have been injured after petrol bombs, fireworks and heavy masonry were thrown during disorder in Londonderry. Police said they are liaising with community representatives to prevent further escalation after disorder erupted in Nailors Row.

Riots in UK: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to restore faith in law

Tensions persist in UK, police and demonstrators clashed yet again in Northern Ireland's Londonderry. Northern Irish police on Sunday criticised “disgusting” rioting by pro-Irish unity youths in Londonderry overnight that injured 10 police, the latest night of disorder to rock the UK region.

UK protest: Thousands of anti-racism protesters rally across UK

UK protest: Rioters hurl petrol bombs at fireworks at police in Londonderry

UK protest: UK Home Secy Yvette Cooper pledges to restore faith in law

UK riots: Rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks at police in Londonderry, Northern Ireland

On August 5, a couple allegedly skipped out on a £120 (approximately ₹12,000) bill at The Lazy Fox after posting pictures of their meal on Facebook. The couple had reportedly enjoyed a lavish spread that included six espresso martinis, gourmet burgers, halloumi, sweet potato fries, and a Biscoff cheesecake.

UK couple leaves restaurant without paying £120 bill, flaunts meal on Facebook

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has delayed his family's summer holiday to focus on his government's response to a series of racist riots. The rioters targeted Muslims and migrants across the United Kingdom and this comes after Starmer assured that UK courts will take speedy action against the writers who spread a week of chaos across the country.

UK riots: PM Starmer delays planned holiday to continue response to riots

As United Kingdom recovers from a weekend of protests riots and right-wing thug the mayor of London Sadiq Khan has raised concerns about his safety. Watch in for more details!

UK riots: PM Starmer puts UK police on high-alert amid fears of disorder

UK riots: PM Keir Starmer puts UK police on high-alert amid fears of disorder

Bodycam footage shows police pelted with fireworks during UK riots. Police said that nearly 500 people have been arrested for alleged participation in the protest. Watch to know more.

UK riots: Bodycam footage reveals police targeted with fireworks in the riots | WION Originals

Great relief for fans who are looking forward to attending the Taylor Swift concert in London. After three concerts were cancelled in Vienna following a terror attack scare, there is confirmation that the scheduled London concert will go through since security has been arranged for the same.

Taylor Swift's London concert will happen, mayor confirms Vienna episode won't hamper plans

Actor Sanjay Dutt is seemingly agitated with the United Kingdom government over the cancellation of his visa. The actor, who was set to feature in the Ajay Devgn-starrer Son of Sardar 2, has been replaced by another actor after his visa application for the UK was rejected earlier this month.

‘They have done wrong': Sanjay Dutt on his UK visa rejection for Son of Sardaar 2

More than 400 people have been arrested and close to 150 charged as far-right riots spread in the UK. Watch to know more.

UK police warns 'riots not over yet'

As the UK recovers from a weekend of protests riots and right-wing thuggery mayor of London Sadiq Khan has raised concerns about his safety. Meanwhile, UK PM Keir Starmer puts police on high alert amid fear of disorder. Watch this video for more details!

UK PM Keir Starmer puts police on high alert amid fear of disorder

Thousands of police and anti-racism protesters gathered on streets across Britain on Wednesday to challenge expected far-right groups that failed to materialise following more than a week of violent racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants. Watch in for more details!

UK: Thousands of counter-protesters rally after far-right riots

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