UK state borrowing last year overshot forecasts, official data showed Tuesday, dealing a blow to the Conservative government ahead of an election it is tipped to lose. The government's public sector net borrowing stood at £120.7 billion ($149.4 billion) in its year to the end of March, the Office for National Statistics said. That marked…

The UK parliament will on Tuesday kick off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned legislation to prevent young people from ever smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party. The law would ban the selling of tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009 –- effectively raising the smoking…

British unemployment has risen as wage growth has eased, official data showed Tuesday, leaving the door open for an interest rate cut, according to analysts. The UK unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent in the three months to the end of February, up from 3.9 percent in the three months to January, the Office for…

Ugbogu Emmanuel Ugochukwu is a distinguished figure in the realm of leadership and education. Born on August 18, 1989, in the serene town of Ugwashi Uku, Delta State, Nigeria, he was blessed to be raised by his devout parents, Pastor and Rev. Mrs Job Ugbogu. Hailing from Abia State, his rich cultural heritage and values…

The Federal Government and the United Kingdom, on Wednesday, resolved to form a joint technical working group to harmonize partnerships for the development of critical mineral deposits in the country. UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden had met Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake on the sidelines of the Mines and Money Conference,…

Britain's King Charles III was said to be "doing well" after undergoing scheduled prostate surgery on Friday, at the same private clinic where his daughter-in-law is recovering from an operation.

The United Kingdom braces for the 18th Nelas Academy Awards, with British actor, Ricardo P Lloyd, emerging as a notable nominee. The Nelas Academy’s recognition of Lloyd’s achievements in “Flying For Britain” and his diverse on-screen contributions places him in the Culture & Social Impact category. Embarking on a stellar trajectory in the UK’s entertainment…

Britain on Thursday lifted some costly obstacles placed on school trips post Brexit -- but only for students from France as campaigners called for all EU countries to benefit. The U-turn follows talks earlier this year over the issue between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron. French and EU nationals at schools…

Britain's top court ruled Wednesday that a Guantanamo detainee waterboarded by the CIA can use English law in his claim against the UK government over alleged complicity in the torture. Abu Zubaydah was the first of a number of prisoners to be subjected to CIA "enhanced interrogation" techniques following the September 11, 2001 attacks on…

Britain's ruling Conservatives face another potentially bruising by-election early next year after voters in a central English constituency ousted its Tory lawmaker following his suspension from parliament over misconduct allegations. The contest for Peter Bone's Wellingborough seat will be the 20th by-election since the last general election in 2019, with the beleaguered Tories -- in…

Hospital doctors in England began their longest strike action yet on Wednesday, in a move that health bosses fear will pile pressure on services at the busiest time of year. Junior doctors -- those below consultant level -- join picket lines from 0700 GMT to the same time on Saturday in a major escalation of…

Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa launched the UK-Nigeria Sustainable Construction Global Innovation Network in Nigeria on 8 December 2023. About the UK-Nigeria Sustainable Construction Global Innovation Network The UK-Nigeria Sustainable Construction Global Innovation Network will create a platform to inspire and connect key stakeholders and industry leaders across the value chain in the building and…