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Blaise Metreweli Becomes First Woman to Lead British Spy Agency MI6

In a landmark decision, Britain has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new head of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, making her the first woman to lead the foreign intelligence agency since its creation in 1909. Metreweli, 47, has had a distinguished career in intelligence since joining MI6 in 1999.......

Gibraltar and the EU reach post-Brexit free movement deal

The United Kingdom and the European Union have finalized a post-Brexit agreement to ensure free movement between Gibraltar and Spain, addressing a longstanding unresolved issue since Brexit. The deal, which still requires ratification, aims to eliminate all physical barriers, checks, and controls on......

Labour triumphs in Scottish by-election after fierce campaign

In a surprising turn of events, the Labour Party led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured a notable win in a Scottish parliamentary by-election on Friday. The contest, marked by intense and often bitter campaigning, took place in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency previously......

UK PM Starmer confident US-Britain steel tariff deal will be implemented soon

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed strong confidence on Wednesday that tariffs on British steel imports to the United States would be eliminated within a few weeks, avoiding a looming July deadline when tariffs could rise to 50%. Last month, Starmer and then U.S. President Donald Trump agreed......

UK sees record number of migrants crossing the Channel on small boats

Since the start of the year, 14,808 migrants have reached the UK by crossing the English Channel in small vessels. On Saturday alone, British authorities recorded 1,194 arrivals, marking the highest daily number this year according to official data compiled by AFP. Despite numerous measures by both French......

UK to Reinforce War-Fighting Capabilities in New Defence Strategy

The UK government is set to prioritize restoring the nation’s war-fighting readiness as the core mission of its armed forces, according to Labour leader Keir Starmer. In a recent statement to The Sun, Starmer highlighted plans to expand domestic weapons manufacturing to meet growing security challenges. The......

UK artists demand halt to arms sales to Israel

More than 300 prominent figures from the UK’s arts and cultural scene, including pop icon Dua Lipa and actor Benedict Cumberbatch, have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stop all arms exports to Israel and push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In an open letter, also signed by singer Annie......

Britain’s new EU deal rekindles Brexit divisions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed a recent agreement with the European Union, covering defence, security, and trade, as a mutually beneficial arrangement that restores the UK’s international standing. However, nearly a decade after Britain narrowly voted to leave the EU, the May 19......

UK lawyers urge sanctions on Israel over Gaza crisis

Over 800 legal professionals in the United Kingdom including prominent judges, lawyers, and academics have signed an open letter demanding immediate sanctions against Israel and its officials due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Addressed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the letter highlights what the signatories......