Tag: UK

Andy Burnham Urges UK to Deepen EU Ties as London Prepares for Key 2026 Summit

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told European Council President Antonio Costa that London should be bolder in pursuing closer...

How Is the 11% Fall in International Students Putting UK Universities at Risk?

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
Higher education values call on Labour to reverse the tax on fees & warn institutions at risk of ‘going...

UK Food Security at Risk as Climate Change Threatens Fruit and Vegetable Imports

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The United Kingdom's food supply is becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change as its dependence on imports for fruits...

Four Ugandan Boxers Disappear in UK After Commonwealth Games 2026, Raising Asylum Questions

CU Sports Roshan Abayasekara -
The team manager has no idea why they disappeared. One of the Commonwealth Games athletes had said that they...

UK Free Speech Concerns Grow After Animal Rights Campaigner Rejects Police Conditions

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The visit by the British police to the animal rights activist has caused concern online. This time, two officers...

Everyone Thinks Organic Eggs Are Greener – This Study Says the Opposite

Environment Senuri Vithanage -
A new study has highlighted a growing challenge in egg production. Researchers argue that the transition from conventional cage...
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New Treatment Could Protect Dogs from Deadly Bee and Wasp Sting Allergic Reactions

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Science & Technology (Commonwealth Union) – The University of Glasgow in Scotland has taken key step forward in terms...

Sterling Weakens as Traders Lower UK Rate Hike Expectations After Bank of England Holds Rates

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s borrowing costs fell & the sterling pound dipped on Thursday, 30 July '26, as traders nudged down their...

UK Global Trade Expansion: New Agreements Boost Market Access, Cut Tariffs and Strengthen Supply Chains

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK’s trade agenda continues to gather momentum. It’s creating new opportunities for businesses trading globally. This is whilst...

The Commonwealth’s biggest FTA goes live: Can the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement hit $100 billion by 2030?

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),...

UK Government Moves to Change Immigration Law to Deport Grooming Gang Leader Shabir Ahmed After Prison Release

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Home Secretary proposes an emergency amendment to strip ’71 legal protections from the "vilest foreign criminals." Interior minister Shabana...

UK Tourism Industry 2026: How Policy Changes, Workforce Plans and Connectivity Strategies Will Shape Growth

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Supporting the recovery & growth of inbound tourism—Ensuring a sustainable recovery of visitor numbers & spending. This is while...

Travel Warnings Haven’t Stopped Egypt—Here’s Why Its Tourism Industry Keeps Winning

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Cairo, July 7, 2026 – Egypt has yet again demonstrated that a travel advisory does not mean a travel...

UK Defence Spending to Rise by $20 Billion as Starmer Pledges Military Modernization and NATO Commitment

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday, 30 June '26, to spend an extra USD 20 (£15) billion to...

UK NHS Approves Teplizumab for Delaying Type 1 Diabetes Progression

Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – Type 1 diabetes is less common when compared to type 2 diabetes. It is an...

India-UK CETA 2026: Transformative Deal to Drive Trade Growth, Research Ties & Skilled Mobility

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The upcoming implementation of the landmark India-United Kingdom trade agreement on Tuesday, 15 July '26, is being hailed as...