UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent use by children
The ban on disposable vapes would also help the environment, with five million thrown away each week
Mon Jan 29 2024
Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary, Braverman sacked
It was the latest reset for a prime minister whose party is badly lagging the Labour Party before an election expected next year.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Boris Johnson hands COVID-era WhatsApps to UK government amid inquiry row
Boris Johnson has given his pandemic-era notebooks and messages to the government.
Thu Jun 01 2023
UK government given more time to hand over Boris Johnson messages to COVID inquiry
The Cabinet Office responsible for overseeing the operation of government, has refused to hand over some of the messages and records.
Wed May 31 2023
Queen Elizabeth's funeral costs British Government US$200 million
The funeral and associated events honouring Queen Elizabeth II, which took place during a period of national mourning, incurred an estimated cost of nearly US$200 million
Fri May 19 2023
UK announces u-turn on corporation tax
After weeks of harsh criticism from home and abroad, the UK government on Friday decided to scrap the cancellation of the increase in corporation tax.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Two national gymnastics coaches barred from entering England?
Ahmad Faizal said that both of them would be affected following the entry restrictions imposed by the UK government on Russian citizens.
Thu Jul 28 2022
UK government on defensive as 'partygate' report looms
The report is set to offer more details of parties at the heart of power while the rest of the country was under a strict COVID-19 lockdown.
Wed May 25 2022
UK government seeks to mitigate workforce disruption from Omicron
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked ministers to work closely with their respective sectors to develop robust contingency plans.
Sun Jan 02 2022
UK says 14 deaths and 129 hospitalised by Omicron
The UK government would not hesitate to bring in further COVID-19 restrictions if the data showed it was necessary.
Wed Dec 22 2021
King, Queen express appreciation to UK government for AstraZeneca vaccine donation
Their Majesties have expressed their appreciation to the United Kingdom (UK) government for the donation of 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine today.
Tue Aug 03 2021
UK government, hit by Hancock scandal, to probe leak of footage
The departure put renewed focus on the government over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Queen Elizabeth to set out UK government's post-pandemic agenda
The grand 'State Opening of Parliament', led by the Queen will this year involve face masks, social distancing, and fewer guests.
Tue May 11 2021
Soccer-UEFA lead backlash against Super League, UK government vows to step in
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin described the Super League plan as a "spit in the face" of all football lovers.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Digital health checks vital to travel recovery, Heathrow says
The UK government said trips abroad could restart in mid-May as its vaccination campaign kicks in, sparking a surge in holiday bookings.
Wed Feb 24 2021
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024