UK armed forces bill would limit war crimes accountability: UN rights chief
New York: Legislation under consideration in the UK regarding armed forces personnel could limit accountability for war crimes if it is passed in its current form, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday.
Boris Johnson opts out of Prince Philip’s funeral amid Covid-19 restrictions: Downing Street
Moscow/Sputnik: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not attend Prince Philip’s funeral later this month in order to make room for as many family members as possible, amid strict coronavirus regulations, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
UK's decision to put Pakistan on travel 'red list' irks Minister Asad Umar
Islamabad: The United Kingdom's decision to add Pakistan to its travel 'red list' has left the South Asian nation's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar irked.
Xinjiang sanctions: Boris Johnson slams China
London: British PM Boris Johnson has slammed China for imposing sanctions on nine UK individuals and four entities and said the freedom to speak out in opposition against the abuse faced by Uyghurs in Xinjiang is fundamental.
Xinjiang sanctions: Boris Johnson slams China
London: British PM Boris Johnson has slammed China for imposing sanctions on nine UK individuals and four entities and said the freedom to speak out in opposition against the abuse faced by Uyghurs in Xinjiang is fundamental.
Chinese Foreign Ministry summons UK Ambassador
Beijing/UNI: The Chinese Foreign Ministry informed on Tuesday that it had summoned the UK Ambassador to Beijing and lodged a protest against the UK's decision to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for alleged human rights violations against Uyghur people in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
Russia ready to address UK security concerns at negotiating table: Ambassador
London/Sputnik: Russia prefers to deal with UK's accusations and security concerns through dialogue and argumentation, Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrei Kelin told London’s LBC radio.
Over 30 arrested during anti-lockdown protests in London: Police
London/Sputnik: At least 33 people were arrested during anti-lockdown protests in London on Saturday, according to police.
UK: Protestors clash with London Police
London/Sputnik: Police in London clashed with people who gathered at a vigil on Saturday to commemorate Sarah Everard and call for changes that will keep others safe, hours after a police officer had been charged with killing the woman, media reported.
UK's Raab slams Iran's 'wholly arbitrary' trial of dual citizen on 2nd set of charges
Moscow/Sputnik: The continuation of persecution of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran is "unacceptable and unjustifiable," UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday, urging for the UK-Iranian dual national's immediate release.
UK unemployment rate up to 5.1 pc in Q4 of 2020 - Office for National Statistics
London/Sputnik: The UK unemployment rate rose to 5.1 percent in the three months to December last year, while the number of workers on payroll has fallen by 726,000 since the COVID-19 pandemic began in February 2020, the Office for National Statistics reported on Tuesday.
Meghan Markle wins privacy lawsuit after UK tabloid publishes private letter
London/Sputnik: The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has won a privacy lawsuit filed against a UK media company that published excerpts of a letter sent to her estranged father two years ago, the London High Court said in a ruling on Thursday.
Japan, British ministers exchange views on China's decision to change Coast Guard Law
Tokyo: Japan and British ministers recently raised concern over China's decision to change Coast Guard Law.
Britain passes amendment to trade law which may block future trade deals with China
London: An amendment to a British trade law that would potentially block future trade deals with China over alleged genocide in the Xinjiang region has cleared a key legislative hurdle, reports South China Morning Post.
UK expelled 3 Chinese spies falsely posed as journalists in 2020 – Reports
Mosow/Sputnik: The United Kingdom expelled last year three Chinese spies, who were falsely posed as journalists and stayed in the country under the pretext of working for three different Chinese media agencies, UK media reported on Friday.