News & Insights Across Asia
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves begins a crucial trade mission to China amid rising economic challenges at home, seeking to strengthen ties and navigate financial turbulence.
China and the United Kingdom have agreed to bolster their economic and financial cooperation during the 11th China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue in Beijing, signaling a strengthened bilateral relationship.
Russia has expelled British diplomat Wilkes Edward Prior on espionage charges, accusing him of conducting intelligence activities that threaten Russian security. Tensions between Moscow and London escalate.
The UK government announces plans to dramatically increase wind energy production, transforming coastal landscapes with new turbines as part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Research by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine estimates over 14,000 excess deaths in the UK in 2023 due to patients waiting 12 hours or more in A&E departments.
At the Doha Forum, Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot urged the UK and US to acknowledge their historical roles in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, highlighting the impact of the Balfour Declaration.
UK opposition lawmakers urge a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas firms to ease the cost-of-living crisis affecting households amid soaring energy prices and high inflation.
Calls are growing for the UK to follow the U.S. in reducing the COVID-19 isolation period from seven to five days, as businesses and scientists urge action to alleviate staff shortages.
France has canceled defense talks with the UK amid tensions over the AUKUS submarine deal between Australia, the UK, and the U.S., leading to a diplomatic rift with Paris.