Prime Minister Andy Burnham said politicians “need to be better” as he delivered his first speech Monday as Britain´s new leader. Burnham spoke for several minutes outside 10 Downing St., where he promised to end street sleeping by homeless people and deliver a “circuit breaker” for a system he says has taken wrong turns since […]
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
A British minister has called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina’s players at the World Cup held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentinian”) after their 2-1 semifinal victory over England. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Downing Street office backed the calls by Business Minister Peter Kyle on Thursday, a day […]
Pakistan, UK reaffirm commitment to deepen economic cooperation
Pakistan has factored potential geopolitical and external risks into its economic planning and budgetary framework for fiscal year 2026-27, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday, while stressing that improved regional stability following the recent understanding between the United States and Iran could create a more favourable environment for investment, trade and economic activity. The […]
UK pledges additional £8m to Pakistan against illegal migration
The United Kingdom has committed an additional £8 million to support joint efforts with Pakistan to combat crime and illegal migration, with the funding aimed at strengthening border and visa systems and enhancing law enforcement capabilities against people smuggling and trafficking networks. In a statement on Tuesday, the British High Commission confirmed the commitment made […]
Japan, Italy and UK heap praises on Pakistan’s peace efforts
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi wherein the two leaders welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran. Both leaders noted the significance of the US-Iran deal for regional stability and the broader international community. […]
UK envoy presents action plan for £35m Pakistan climate resilience framework
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott presented the action plan of a £35 million bilateral climate cooperation framework on Tuesday that aims to build Pakistan’s resilience against climate change impacts, the Press Information Department (PID) said. Pakistan and the UK signed the Rs13 billion (£35 million) “Green Compact” climate partnership in December 2025 to support green […]
UK health secretary resigns, expected to challenge Starmer’s leadership
Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke out into open rebellion Thursday, with one potential rival resigning from the Cabinet and another clearing the way for her to enter any future leadership contest. Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit Starmer ´s Cabinet on Thursday in what is expected […]
UK PM says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some circumstances because of the “cumulative effect” the demonstrations had on the Jewish community after two Jewish men were stabbed in London on Wednesday. Starmer told the BBC that he would always defend freedom of expression and peaceful protest, but chants such […]
FIA, UK Home Office agree to deepen joint fight against organised crime
Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the UK Home Office at FIA Headquarters to enhance cooperation against transnational organized crime. An official told APP on Saturday that the delegation included Ms. Gemma Wilson (First Secretary – Justice and Home Affairs), Ms. Shannon Duckworth (International Operations Liaison), and […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Iran conflict was not Britain’s war
RIYADH: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the recent conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel was not Britain’s war, while emphasizing the need to secure a lasting peace following the ceasefire. Read More: UK’s Starmer avoids wider Iran war, backs Hormuz plan Speaking during a visit to Saudi Arabia, Starmer said that although a […]