Stories tagged “Uk.”
30 stories
Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is deploying a dedicated Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address the backlog and processing of passport applications for Nigerians.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dispatched a special Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to streamline passport applications for Nigerians in the diaspora.
The UK is experiencing its fifth heatwave this year, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has issued a blue alert for London, East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire, and Humberside. The heatwave has also led to dry conditions, with wildfires repo…
King's Cross in London has transformed into a major AI hub, attracting startups and talent from around the world.
The UK will see its deepest partial solar eclipse in 54 years on August 12, with over 90% of the sun covered by the moon. Viewers should use special glasses or telescopes to safely observe.
The first total solar eclipse visible across the UK this century is happening on Wednesday, August 12th. Spectators can expect up to 96% coverage.
Rail passengers in the UK are facing further disruption after a power outage caused widespread cancellations and delays to services. Network Rail's engineers are working to fix signalling issues caused by the power cut, which hit the main control hub for north-west Englan…
UK Drivers Take To Fuel Theft amid War-Driven Price Surge
UK drivers are turning to fuel theft amid the war-driven price surge, with some resorting to siphoning gasoline from cars and trucks. The practice is becoming increasingly common as prices continue to rise.
The UK's qualifications regulator, Ofqual, has fined OTHM Qualifications £25,000 for serious and repeated failures in handling malpractice allegations over four years.
U.K. mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum
Trent Park Museum in Enfield, UK showcases the role of German speakers who transcribed prisoner conversations during WWII.
A UK Appeals Tribunal has ruled that it is coherent to describe Zionism as a racist ideology, promoting the establishment of a state for only one race of people. The ruling upholds an earlier employment tribunal's decision that the University of Bristol unlawfully discrim…
Leasing of used electric vehicles in the UK has surged by 170% in the past year, driven by rising petrol prices and increased supply of pre-owned EVs.
UK heatwaves are impacting farmers and supply chains, potentially leading to higher food prices. While immediate impacts might be buffered, long-term effects on crop yields and animal feed could drive up costs.
Caleb & Brown, an Australian crypto brokerage, has expanded to the UK, targeting high-net-worth clients with a more personal service. The firm believes the UK is an untapped opportunity due to lower levels of crypto adoption compared to other markets.
Apple is challenging a UK government demand for access to encrypted iCloud data, citing concerns over user privacy. The company has filed a complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal, a court that hears cases related to government surveillance.
How the Iran War Will Determine Britain's Economic Growth
The Iran war will have a significant impact on Britain's economic growth, with oil prices expected to rise and the country's trade relationships affected.
Fuel theft from British petrol pumps has increased by 24% since the Iran war began, with drivers stealing an average of £194,000 worth of fuel per day, according to a new analysis.
Shell Sells European Onshore Renewables Portfolio to TotalEnergies
Royal Dutch Shell has sold its European onshore renewables portfolio to TotalEnergies. The deal includes 1.2 gigawatts of onshore wind and solar capacity across France, Ireland, and the UK. TotalEnergies will take over the operations and maintenance of the portfolio.
UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases. Factories in upbeat mood despite fears over economic impact of US war on Iran, poll finds.
EY warns the UK economy could enter recession next year, contracting by 0.2%, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until early or mid-2027, disrupting global oil and gas supplies.
The UK's first 'super-university', merging the universities of Greenwich and Kent, is set to launch in September. The new London and South East University Group will have more than 50,000 students on four campuses across London, Medway and Kent, making it the third larges…
Microsoft has increased the prices of Xbox consoles in the EU and UK, with the entry-level price now starting at 499.99€/£429.99. This is a significant increase from the previous prices, with European customers facing a price hike of up to 200 euros more and UK residents …
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled support for introducing a written constitution for the UK, saying it is needed to underpin a new constitutional settlement and strengthen devolution of powers.
The Bank of England Is Moving Away From Coal
The Bank of England is moving away from coal, a significant shift in the country's energy policy. This decision is part of a broader effort to reduce the UK's reliance on fossil fuels and transition to cleaner energy sources.
Anti-Semitic attacks at deadliest level in decades, global report warns
A global report has found that anti-Semitic attacks reached their deadliest level in over three decades, with 20 people murdered in such incidents in 2025. The report, covering seven of the world's largest Jewish communities outside Israel, also found a rise in physical a…
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international developments.
UK petrol prices have risen to their highest level since the beginning of the Iran war as the conflict continues to hit drivers' finances. The average cost of petrol has reached 160p per litre, according to motoring group the RAC.
A Nigerian man, Obinwa Obichukwu, has been sentenced to two years in prison in the UK for sexually assaulting a woman twice at Euston railway station in London.
Chinese robotics company Geek+ is transforming the UK's retail industry with its autonomous mobile robots, deployed in warehouses across the country. The robots can increase picking speeds, store more goods in hard-to-reach spaces, and reduce errors. Geek+ has become the …
Apple said proposed UK rules governing its App Store would amount to price regulation, arguing that plans to loosen its control over in-app payments could undermine innovation and investment.