11-hour ambulance delay as UK healthcare hits crisis Marie Heuclin, Agence France-Presse Posted at Jan 31 02:51 PM The NHS is in deep crisis caused by austerity measures and the consequences of the pandemic. Read more »
PH's London economic briefing seen to stir interest, attract investments: envoy ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 27 10:34 AM The recent Philippine Economic Briefing held in London is seen to create more interest in the Philippines for UK-based investors, British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils said on Friday. Read more »
Serial rapist sacked from London police force Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 17 08:41 PM A British police officer who admitted 24 counts of rape against 12 women and a string of sex offences over two decades was formally sacked on Tuesday. Read more »
Japan racks up security deals with eyes on China Katie Forster, Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 13 11:41 AM Space defense, US troop deployments and a deal with Britain: Japan PM Kishida is collecting more than souvenirs on his diplomatic tour. Read more »
Harry tell-all book 'Spare' sells record 1.4-M copies on day one Helen Rowe, Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 13 04:30 AM The figures come as the first opinion poll since publication showed Harry's popularity in the UK continues to nosedive. Read more »
Historic UK rocket mission set for liftoff Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 10 02:45 AM The launch will be the first from UK soil. UK-produced satellites have previously had to be sent into orbit via foreign spaceports. Read more »
Strike-hit UK faces first rail stoppage of 2023 Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 03 08:01 PM Workers across the economy are at loggerheads with the government as they demand big pay rises to cope with decades-high inflation, currently running at nearly 11 percent. Read more »
Fashion dame Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81 Eric Randolph, Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 30 06:39 AM Doyenne of British design Vivienne Westwood died on Thursday aged 81, her family said. Read more »
2022 set to be UK's hottest year on record Helen Rowe, Agence France-Presse Posted at Dec 29 09:05 AM British experts on Wednesday said 2022 was set to be the UK's warmest on record after a year of heatwaves and minimal rainfall. Read more »
Japan, UK to promote new communications network Kyodo NewsPosted at Dec 29 01:18 AM Japan has already entered similar partnerships with Quad members in the United States, Australia, and India in May, and with Singapore in July. Read more »
AI-powered tech sees big improvements in UK stroke treatment Agence France-Presse Posted at Dec 27 09:48 AM AI technology tripled the number of UK stroke patients recovering to a point where they can perform daily activities, according to new research. Read more »
King Charles hails UK public 'solidarity' in first Christmas message Joe Jackson, Agence France-Presse Posted at Dec 26 06:42 AM King Charles III hailed the 'heartfelt solidarity' of people across the recession-hit UK struggling with a worsening cost of living crisis. Read more »
Ambulance workers join widening UK strikes Helen Rowe and Joe Jackson, Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 21 06:33 PM UK ambulance workers went on strike, widening a dispute with the government over its refusal to increase pay above inflation. Read more »
Going global: Peach Mango Pie thrills UK, UAE JollibeePosted at Dec 20 12:00 PM The sweet debut of the Pinoy-favorite dessert draws long lines in the UK and UAE, with some fans ordering up to 100 pies at a time. Read more »
UK police charge man after eggs thrown at King Charles Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 20 06:41 AM He could face up to six months in prison if convicted, according to sentencing guidelines. Read more »
Three left critically injured after crush at London concert venue Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 17 08:03 AM Three people were in critical condition in hospital on Friday after a crush outside a south London venue hosting a concert by Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake, UK police said. Read more »
UK airports to relax aircraft liquid rules from 2024 Agence France-PresseUpdated as of Dec 15 10:10 AM The UK government announced on Thursday that it will significantly relax limits on taking liquids in carry-on luggage at airports from June 2024. Read more »
Heavy snow disrupts UK, 3 boys die in frozen lake Deutsche WellePosted at Dec 13 08:04 AM Three children died after they fell into an ice-covered lake in Solihull, West Midlands County, England on Sunday. Read more »
Britain's GDP grows 0.5 percent in October: statistics office Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 12 04:14 PM Britain's economy grew 0.5 percent in October, official data showed Monday, after a sharp fall the previous month in part because of the national holiday for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Read more »
Striking UK nurses say walkouts over pay 'last resort' Helen Rowe, Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 12 10:56 AM UK nurses are set to walk out on strike for the first time in their union's 106-year history this week, insisting they are taking action as a "last resort". Read more »