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Britain’s justice minister, David Lammy, announced that he will introduce what he describes as the most extensive overhaul of the court system “in a generation,” with proposals expected to significantly reshape how criminal cases are handled in England and Wales. The plan, aimed at......

The UK faced widespread flood alerts on Monday as torrential rain swept across Wales and parts of England, prompting forecasters to warn of conditions that could pose a “danger to life.” The Met Office issued an amber warning for most of South Wales, cautioning that intense and persistent......

A man accused of driving his car into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s victory parade has changed his plea and admitted responsibility for the incident, bringing an abrupt end to his trial. Paul Doyle, 54, who had previously pleaded not guilty, acknowledged all 31 charges against him during a hearing......

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil her second budget on Wednesday, signaling that further tax rises will be required to cover a significant shortfall in public finances. The combination of sluggish economic growth and mounting spending obligations has put renewed pressure......

The BBC has recorded a £1.1 billion financial loss as an increasing number of viewers either cancel or avoid paying the TV licence fee, according to a parliamentary report released on Friday. The findings come at a moment of heightened scrutiny for the corporation, following several recent scandals......

The UK Embassy in Rabat has issued a warning to Moroccan nationals regarding practices that could lead to long-term bans from entering the United Kingdom. In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that submitting false or fraudulent documents as part of a......

The United Kingdom is bracing for its first major cold snap of the year as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)issued amber cold health alerts across the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber, effective from midday Monday until Saturday morning. An amber alert indicates......

Britain announced on Saturday that it will implement the most extensive reform of its asylum policy in modern history, drawing inspiration from Denmark’s strict migration framework — a model widely criticized by human rights organizations. The Labour government has progressively tightened......

A diamond brooch once belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte has sold for 3.5 million Swiss francs, equivalent to about $4.4 million, at a Sotheby’s auction in Geneva. The sale far exceeded its pre-sale estimate and reignited global fascination with Napoleonic treasures. The rare jewel is believed to......

Renowned Egyptian Islamic scholar and geologist Zaghloul El-Naggar, a pioneer in interpreting the Qur’an through a scientific lens, has passed away at the age of 92. He died in Amman, Jordan, after battling illness, according to a statement released on his official social media accounts. His funeral......

The Bank of England (BoE) unveiled on Monday new proposals aimed at boosting public confidence in stablecoins, cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to traditional currencies. These digital assets, seen as a potential revolution in payments by bypassing traditional......

A second migrant who had been expelled to France under the Franco-British migrant returns agreement has managed to re-enter the United Kingdom by crossing the English Channel in a small boat, British authorities said on Monday. The incident highlights the challenges and......

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to appear before the UK Parliament after being accused of misrepresenting remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump in one of its documentaries. The controversy centers on an episode of the BBC’s Panorama program, aired a week before the......