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Why some think the unelected super rich are ruling Britain?

Structural corruption, political donations, House of Lords appointments, and media concentration are concentrating power in the hands of the wealthy, undermining democracy, according to a report, citing a study by Equality Trust

History Today: When the Tehran Conference unfolded with the meeting of the 'Big Three'

November 28 marks the 82nd anniversary of the Tehran conference, where the Allied 'Big Three' Franklin D Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill met secretly in Tehran. It's also on this day that Nancy Astor became the first woman ever to sit in the UK House of Commons after winning a by-election in 1919 with a substantial majority

What is the UK’s DragonFire laser, which can shoot down drones travelling at 650 kmph?

The United Kingdom’s high-powered laser weapon is said to be capable of shooting down drones travelling as fast as 650 kilometres per hour (kmph) – twice as fast as an F1 race car. The trials were conducted at the Ministry of Defence’s Hebrides Range in Scotland by the British Royal Navy. Here’s what we know about it

UK budget hikes taxes to all-time high as Labour govt seeks to tackle inflation, sluggish growth

British Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised taxes to an all-time high in the annual budget. As the UK grapples with persistent inflation and sluggish growth, she has sought to reduce the inflation's brunt, raise investment to boost growth, and shore up public finances.

How UK keeps exporting mountains of rubbish, which it hates at home, abroad

The mountain of waste was illegally dumped, a process known as fly-tipping in the UK, in a field in Oxfordshire. The incident has shone a spotlight on how the country keeps exporting hundreds of thousands of tonnes of trash, particularly plastic, every year to countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Turkey. Let’s take a closer look

Inside Dubai's Naia Island, where billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is reportedly moving

Lakshmi Mittal, one of the UK’s most prominent business tycoons, is now reportedly preparing to base himself in Dubai’s Naia Island, a man-made island taking shape just off the Jumeirah coastline. The steel magnate began stepping away from full-time residency in the UK amid reports that the government is likely to introduce of a series of wealth and inheritance tax changes for the ultra-rich individuals

Is London planning to tax tourists to save residents from ‘over-tourism’?

London is set to impose a levy on tourists staying overnight in a move that Mayor Sadiq Khan said will stop ‘over-tourism’. The development comes as UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to announce her long-awaited Budget in the House of Commons today (November 26)

Starmer’s govt to present tax-raising budget as UK battles persistent inflation, stagnant growth

British Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to raise taxes in today's budget. As the UK grapples with persistent inflation and sluggish growth, she is under pressure to deliver on government's promises while also shoring public finances as deficit widens.

In call with Zelenskyy, Starmer reaffirms UK readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine 'in event of hostilities ceasing'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday held a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated Britain’s willingness to “put boots on the ground” in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, according to a report

Why are British arms and nuke material ending up where they shouldn't?

British military equipment and nuclear-related materials have been found in unexpected and troubling locations, raising urgent questions about arms export controls. Notably, UK-made military gear has surfaced with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group accused of genocide, highlighting potential failings in oversight.