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United Kingdom: Far-right rally draws 110,000 in London
A crowd of 110,000 people packed central London on Saturday for a march and rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, prompting a large police deployment and a counter-protest by anti-racism groups. The rally highlighted rising...

The United Kingdom and Norway join CAVS programme
9 September 2025 – The United Kingdom and Norway have joined the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by signing the Technical Arrangement. They are now the sixth and seventh members, following Finland, Latvia, Sweden,...

UK student Mia O'Brien given life sentence in Dubai for 'single line of cocaine'
Joe Smith and Katy Hallam 17:24, 13 Sep 2025 British student Mia O'Brien faces being trapped in her "living hell" Dubai prison until 2050 over a 'single line of cocaine', according to reports. The 24 year old law student from Merseyside finds...

UK’s biggest cinema screen forced to close as Tommy Robinson supporters march through London
The cinema in Waterloo has shut down for the day (Picture: Reuters) The UK’s biggest cinema screen in the BFI IMAX in London’s Waterloo has been forced to close its doors as Tommy Robinson’s protest floods the streets. In a statement uploaded to...

UK is a nation of big kids like music legend Rod Stewart and his model railways
Britain is a nation of big kids — like model railway fan Rod Stewart — with hobbies traditionally associated with youngsters now a hit with grown-ups. One in 10 UK adults tower over miniature train sets, just like rocker Sir Rod and pianist pal...

UK village is 'world's most beautiful' but locals complain of 'unpleasant' problem
For those seeking a peaceful and enchanting UK getaway, the quintessentially English village of Bibury should be at the top of your list. It has named as the world's most beautiful village by Forbes magazine, beating other stunning locations...

UK Plans to Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops to Louisiana
Sat 13 Sep 2025 | 05:37 PM The US Department of Defense has drawn up a plan to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops to Louisiana to support law enforcement operations in urban centers, according to documents reported by The Washington Post on...

UK police arrest 9 after 'unacceptable violence' as 100,000 attend far-right rally

UK driving licence change could affect 42 million holders
A big change to UK driving licences could impact more than 40 million road users and motorists later this year. Under the Labour Party government, the Department for Transport says road users will soon be able to store their driving licence...

UK's largest purpose-built padel venue officially completed
Padel Club TraffordCity has launched following a £5.2 million investment in partnership with Peel Waters. Completion of Phase 2 brings an additional five brand-new indoor courts to the facility. It features 11 courts, and the club aims to set a...

UK Punjabi diaspora rallies behind flood-hit Punjab with grassroots initiatives
Britain’s Punjabi community is launching a new wave of grassroots initiatives to support flood-hit Punjab, with campaigns ranging from online fundraising to symbolic acts of solidarity. UNITED SIKHS (UK) confirmed that their JustGiving campaign...
UK's Sainsbury's in talks to sell Argos to China's JD.com
LONDON (Reuters) - British supermarket group Sainsbury's is in talks regarding a potential sale of its Argos general merchandise business to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, it said on Saturday. "No agreement has been reached and there is no...
UK Growth Stalls as Fiscal Policy Turns Cautious; Markets Focus on Fed Rate Path
By Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com ·UK momentum fading: July GDP was flat; services barely grew while production fell, leaving a narrow, services-led expansion and a three-month growth pace slowing to 0.2%. ·Budget...

UK Police Probe Rape Of British Sikh Woman As 'Racially Aggravated Assault'
Last Updated:September 13, 2025, 15:54 IST West Midlands Police investigate the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury. Police have said they are investigating a "racially aggravated" rape in the West Midlands....

Ariana Grande issues statement ahead of UK ticket sales for Eternal Sunshine tour
Ariana Grande has issued a statement ahead the UK ticket sale for her Eternal Sunshine Tour. In August Ariana Grande announced she would tour across North America and the UK next year. This would be Ariana's first tour in six years after the...

Warning for all drivers over 'most common' scam sweeping UK
The "most common" parking scam in the UK is causing £3.5m a year in losses. Experts from new driver insurance company Zego, provided essential advice on the scams drivers should look out for in 2025. The experts are telling road users, drivers and...

Prince Harry's surprise move after UK trip sends defiant message to royals
Prince Harry has wrapped up his uncommon four-day visit to his homeland, completing a string of charitable commitments and enjoying a 55-minute private afternoon tea with his distant father King Charles. Whilst Harry has established his life in...

Exact dates to see 'unusual' Chi Cygnid meteor shower in UK as it is set to peak
A rare display of shooting stars may make their appearance in the sky this weekend as a rare meteor show is set to peak. The Chi Cygnids meteor shower occurs in mid-September every year, but it is only once every five years that it produces...

UK deploys 1,000 police officers for London protests
Thousands of people gathered in central London as far-right activist Tommy Robinson led a march on Saturday, prompting a significant counter-demonstration by anti-racism campaigners. Some 1,000 officers have been assigned to the demonstrations,...

Warning to UK holidaymakers going to USA with new charges coming into force
17:08, 13 Sep 2025 British holidaymakers jetting off to the USA have been hit with a stark new fee warning as the cost to enter the country is poised to nearly double from the end of this month. The US government has given the green light to fresh...