United Kingdom

The UK government has deployed military planners to Birmingham amid a six-week bin workers’ strike, leaving 20,000 tonnes of uncollected trash and raising public health concerns, Anadolu Agency reported. The strike, led by Unite union, began on March 11 over…

Police are investigating the vandalism of 85 graves in the Muslim section of Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery in Watford (a town northwest of Central London), many of which are believed to be the resting places of babies and young children,…

The Bank of England (BoE) has cautioned that increasingly autonomous AI programs in finance could learn to manipulate markets and even intentionally create crises to boost profits for banks and traders. A report by the BoE’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC)…

A national survey commissioned by England’s Children’s Commissioner, Rachel de Souza, reveals that 99.8% of primary schools and 90% of secondary schools in England have implemented bans on mobile phone use during school hours, The Guardian reported. The survey, covering…

A new report by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) reveals that British Muslims exhibit a robust sense of national identity and a youthful demographic, MCB website reported citing the latest Census data. The report, titled “British Muslims in Numbers:…

Starting Sunday, UK parents with newborns in neonatal care will have the right to paid leave, allowing them to take up to 12 weeks off work, The Guardian reported. This measure, part of the Labour government’s employment rights bill, aims…

As of April 2, 2025, European travelers to the UK are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) under new travel regulations introduced by the British government, Anadolu Agency reported. This initiative aims to enhance border security and streamline…

Bridget Phillipson, the UK education secretary, is investigating the potential of AI tools to reduce teachers’ administrative burdens in England, The Guardian reported. At a recent Department for Education-sponsored hackathon in London, she engaged with developers about technologies designed to…

The UK recently hosted its first major international summit aimed at tackling illegal migration, gathering representatives from over 40 countries, including the US, France, and Vietnam, to discuss human trafficking, Amu TV reported. Held on March 31, the meeting focused…

Around 400 people attended a community Iftar meal at Aston Villa’s football stadium, Villa Park, on Friday evening, BBC reported. The event, organized by the charity Ramadan Tent Project, allowed local community members to break their fast together during Ramadan,…