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UK Government

July 17, 2025

UK govt plans to lower voting age to 16

The UK government on Thursday announced its plans to lower the voting age to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in general elections.

UK youths voting
July 13, 2025

SNP urges UK govt to recognise state of Palestine

The Scottish National Party has urged the UK government to “stop the excuses” and follow other European countries in recognising the state of Palestine.

Free Palestine protesters
May 9, 2025

EU foreign ministers show support for Ukraine on Europe Day 

Europe Day is celebrated on May 9, commemorates the 1950 Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for the European Union.

EU foreign ministers
April 22, 2025

UK government accused of sabotaging tourism with travel barriers

However, a government spokesperson said the UK was one of the most visited countries in the world, and international tourism drives billions into its economy.

Passengers at Heathrow Airport
March 30, 2025

UK hikes visa fees effective April 9

A six-month visit visa will cost £127 from £115 while two years visa will go for £475 up from £432.

UK visa
March 12, 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on UK steel “couldn’t come at a worse time,” the industry has warned as the levy on U.S. imports is introduced.

Trump and Starmer
January 22, 2025

UK reaffirms strong defence ties with Nigeria

He emphasised the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations to address security challenges.

Lord Vernon Coaker
November 14, 2024

Rich nations must double climate funding from taxes by 2030: Experts

UN-appointed experts said that wealthier countries must more than double the amount of climate finance paid from taxpayers’ money annually by 2030.

Climate change logo
October 25, 2024

UK donates counter-IED equipment to Nigerian military

The UK government donated advanced counter-improvised explosive devices to Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command Joint Task Force in Maiduguri.

Nigerian military
October 22, 2024

UK government launches plan to modernise airspace, cut delays

Plans to cut flight delays and emissions by modernising how the UK’s airspace is used have been unveiled by the government.

Spaceship