UK govt, health unions agree pay deal in bid to end strikes
The main unions say they will recommend accepting the offer, which also covers working conditions.
UK's PM in doghouse after another police intervention
Rishi Sunak and his family were filmed walking Nova the Labrador in central London's Hyde Park, where signs clearly state that all dogs must be kept on leads to avoid worrying the wildlife.
UK to announce £4 billion boost for childcare in England, reports say
According to a children's charity, the average annual price for full-time nursery childcare in England for a child under two was more than £14,000 in 2022.
UK employers feel the strain of missing skilled workers
The shortage of qualified workers is not unique to Britain but it has been exacerbated by the country's exit from the European Union, which creates more paperwork and cost to hire workers from the bloc.
Australia to buy US nuclear subs in ambitious new pact
While Australia has ruled out deploying atomic weapons, its submarine plan marks a significant new stage in the confrontation with China.
UK approves increased submarine-related exports to Taiwan, risking angering China
Beijing considers Taiwan part of China and strongly objects to perceived foreign interference with the island believing it to be support for Taiwan’s desire to be recognised as its own country.
UK mulls easing visa policy amid labour shortages
The UK currently has about one million unfilled jobs, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics.
Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected
After 18 months of negotiations, it is anticipated that Australia will reveal plans to obtain eight nuclear-powered submarines.
We will detain and deport you, UK tells small-boat migrants
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made stopping boat arrivals one of his key priorities after the number of migrants arriving on the south coast of England soared to more than 45,000 last year.
UK police officer who murdered woman sentenced for further sex crimes
Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty last month to three charges of exposing himself, two of which happened less than a month before he attacked Everard.
'IS bride' loses appeal over UK citizenship removal
Shamima Begum was stripped of her British citizenship on national security grounds in 2019.
Four-day working week 'more productive', UK study shows
Over 60 firms in Britain took part in the six-month experiment allowing almost 3,000 employees to work one day less per week while retaining the same salary.