Britain yesterday summoned China’s Charge d’Affaires to explain an incident in which a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was seen being pulled into the

Embattled UK Prime Minister Liz Truss apologised for going “too far too fast” with reforms that triggered economic turmoil, but vowed to remain leader despite a series of humiliating climbdowns.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday battled to stabilise her position after an economic crash forced her into humiliating U-turns on tax reforms, putting her future as leader in doubt.

Two environmental protesters were arrested yesterday after throwing tomato soup over Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting at the National Gallery in central London.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng yesterday, shortly before she is expected to scrap parts of their economic package in

Former British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt is the country's new finance minister, the Times reported on Friday, after Kwasi Kwarteng was sacked from the role by Prime Minister Liz Truss.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has fired her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng, the BBC reported on Friday, shortly before she is expected to scrap parts of his economic package in a bid to survive the market and political turmoil gripping the country.

The world’s wildlife populations have declined by more than two-thirds since 1970 as forests have been cleared and oceans polluted, according to an assessment released yesterday.

The coronation of King Charles III will take place on May 6 next year, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, vowing to reflect the monarchy’s historic traditions and its modern role.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has tested positive for Covid, his wife said yesterday, as she battles his extradition to the United States.

Britain could face planned power cuts to homes and businesses this winter if it is unable to import electricity from Europe and it struggles to attract enough gas imports to fuel its gas-fired power plants, Britain’s National Grid warned on Thursday.

Prime Minister Liz Truss yesterday asked her Conservative Party to trust her, pledging to steer Britain through “stormy days” and transform a stagnant economy in a pitch to restore her authority over a party in revolt.

British Labour party MP Rupa Huq has apologised to Kwasi Kwarteng after being suspended from the party for describing him as “superficially” black during a fringe meeting at conference.

Britain's University of Cambridge said on Thursday it had benefited from the proceeds of slavery over its history, and promised to expand scholarships for Black students and fund more research into the murderous trade.

Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband on Monday after a day which saw Britain and the world pay a final farewell to the nation's longest-reigning monarch, in a dazzling show of pomp and ceremony.

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was lowered into a vault at Windsor Castle yesterday after a day of inimitable pageantry that drew world leaders to her funeral and huge crowds to the streets to say farewell to a revered monarch.

Britain geared up yesterday for the momentous state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as King Charles III hosted world leaders and ordinary mourners queued for the final hours left to view her coffin.

Queen Elizabeth II's death means that around 600 of her favourite brands risk losing their royal warrant and must now await the approval of her successor King Charles III.

Stock markets fell further yesterday as weak UK retail sales data and a dire warning from global shipping giant FedEx fuelled fears of recession.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is expected to hold one-to-one talks with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders gathered in London before Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday, The Times reported on Thursday.