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Politics ноябрь 12, 2026

Turkmenistan and UK hold online talks

Representatives of Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom discussed current bilateral issues. The next meeting of the Turkmen-British Trade and Industry Council is scheduled for late November in Ashgabat.

Culture ноябрь 11, 2026

83,000 days off booked for GTA 6

Workers in the UK have booked an estimated 83,000 days off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on its launch day. The absences could cost employers up to £12.4 million.

Politics ноябрь 11, 2026

France and UK expand nuclear cooperation

Senior French and British officials and military personnel met in London to advance nuclear cooperation. They agreed to expand technical collaboration and begin reciprocal use of sovereign test facilities.

Finance ноябрь 11, 2026

HSBC UK small businesses can accept payments by phone

Stripe is powering HSBC UK’s Tap to Pay offering for eligible small business customers. The service can be set up in the HSBC Business Banking app.

Politics ноябрь 10, 2026

UK and France discuss artificial intelligence

The UK prime minister joined a call chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron on artificial intelligence. The UK plans to put AI high on the agenda during its 2027 G20 presidency.

Culture ноябрь 9, 2026

Ian Gillan recovering after procedure

Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan says he has undergone a successful procedure and needs time to recover. The band postponed the rest of its U.K. and European tour because of his illness.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

UK and Finland call for end to media repression

The UK and Finland called on Russian authorities to end repression of independent media and allow journalists to work freely and safely. Both countries co-chair the Media Freedom Coalition.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

UK minister urges joint action against antisemitism

UK minister Chris Elmore said antisemitism crosses national borders and urged countries to work together against it. He was speaking at the London Conference on Antisemitism.

World ноябрь 9, 2026

UK pledges continued support for Ukraine

UK Permanent Representative to the UN Sarah MacIntosh said Britain would stand by Ukraine through the winter and for as long as necessary. She described Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure as war crimes.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

UK-Korea military information treaty presented

The UK and the Republic of Korea have an agreement on protecting classified military information. The treaty was presented to the UK Parliament in November 2026.

Culture ноябрь 8, 2026

UK seeks to keep Black Prince bust in the country

The UK government has temporarily blocked the export of a marble bust of Edward of Woodstock, known as the Black Prince. The first deferral period runs through 5 February 2027.

Incidents ноябрь 8, 2026

3D-printed gun maker jailed for 13 years

Luke Fortune has been jailed for 13 years and eight months in the UK for making a 3D-printed submachine gun and sending it through the post. He converted firearms at home and sold them to other criminals.

Incidents ноябрь 8, 2026

Former teacher jailed for 13 more years

A former maths teacher in the UK has been sentenced to 13 years for new sexual offences against 12 teenage girls. He is already serving a 20-year prison term for earlier offences.

Finance ноябрь 8, 2026

HMRC to raise late payment interest rates

HMRC will raise interest rates on late tax payments and repayments after the Bank of England increased its base rate to 4%. The changes take effect on 16 and 24 November.

Politics ноябрь 7, 2026

UK and Brazil discuss data transfers

The UK and Brazil will continue discussions on possible arrangements for international data transfers. Each country will decide independently on any future arrangements under its own laws and procedures.

Incidents ноябрь 7, 2026

UK cocaine smuggling group gets over 100 years

A UK crime group that tried to recover 500kg of cocaine from the sea and bring it ashore has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison. The National Crime Agency investigated the case.

Science & Tech ноябрь 7, 2026

UK backs AI drug-discovery startup

The UK government’s Sovereign AI fund is investing in Potential Sciences as part of the startup’s announced eight-figure funding round. The company says its approach could make AI calculations for designing chemicals 100 times cheaper.

World ноябрь 7, 2026

FATF recognizes effectiveness of U.S. system

FATF adopted mutual evaluation reports on the United States and Mexico. It renewed its call for countermeasures against Iran and agreed to publish a report on scam centers in Southeast Asia.

Society ноябрь 7, 2026

Books for 300,000 children in England

The UK government will invest up to £15 million to give as many as 300,000 preschool children in England greater access to books. The programme is intended to encourage reading and support school readiness.