#UK

First Hong Kong spy trial under UK National Security Act begins as Beijing-London ties face new strain after Starmer's unsuccessful China visit

President Xi Jinping announces end to restrictions on UK parliamentarians during meeting with PM Starmer, marking potential thaw in strained UK-China relations after years of tension.

Trump praised British soldiers after PM Starmer called his Afghanistan comments 'insulting.' The diplomatic spat reveals deeper tensions about burden-sharing among NATO allies.

The UK declines to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' at Davos due to concerns over Vladimir Putin's participation and the board's supra-legal ambitions.

France has issued a ban against 10 British anti-migrant activists from the 'Raise the Colours' group. Read more on the 2026 English Channel crisis and the legal crackdown.

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has returned to the UK after nearly 12 years in prison. PM Keir Starmer welcomed the release as a 'profound relief' following a presidential pardon.

Four members of Palestine Action are on a hunger strike in UK prisons. Their protest against their detention and terror designation follows a long history of similar non-violent resistance.

A collection of photos capturing the bizarre and witty reality of everyday life in Britain is going viral. Discover the secrets behind the UK's unique sense of humor.

Four prisoners in the UK linked to Palestine Action are continuing a hunger strike despite severe health risks. This article covers their demands and the escalating political fallout.

Stablecoin payments app Sling Money has received approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The move paves the way for wider adoption of Solana-based cross-border transfers.