United Kingdom

EU proposes to increase tax on e-cigarettes; Groups say it could be detrimental to public health

The European Union is planning to push legislation that would increase taxes on e-cigarette on simil...

Mar 02, 2016 10:26 PM EST

Global business leaders urge Britain to stay in the EU to avoid socio-economic ramifications

Business leaders have weighed in on the looming Brexit referendum, suggesting that remaining in the ...

Feb 29, 2016 06:57 PM EST

Cameron, Hollande proposals to reform UK's EU members has 'firm basis,' leaders conscious to avoid 'Brexit' at upcoming summit

British PM David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande both agree that UK's proposals to re...

Feb 16, 2016 07:19 PM EST

English footballer Adam Johnson 'abused position in society' to commit sexual act with 15-year-old fan

Former Sunderland forward Adam Johnson is said to have abused his "revered position in society" to t...

Feb 13, 2016 05:17 AM EST

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' production company face charges over Harrison Ford's broken leg

Britain's Health and Safety Executive has filed a lawsuit against the production company behind "Sta...

Feb 13, 2016 05:03 AM EST

Tim Farron Promotes Legislation in Recreational and Medical Marijuana Use in U.K.

Tim Farron is setting himself as the first British leader to bank on the legalization of marijuana f...

Feb 12, 2016 10:49 PM EST

Minority groups largely victimized by British police force abuse of power to stop and search

Britain's police forces are under scrutinity for their failure to abide by the proper guideline for ...

Feb 12, 2016 04:54 AM EST

Mandatory gender pay gap reporting for big firms with 250 or more employees to start in 2018

British firms with 250 or more employees will be required to publish their gender pay gap under meas...

Feb 12, 2016 03:33 AM EST

Scots accept revised funding plan worth £10.3bn after talks with UK government fail

All 32 local authorities in Scotland agreed on the new funding deal worth £10.3 billion. However, m...

Feb 11, 2016 03:12 AM EST

England to Emulate Scottish Alcohol Standards? Acceptable Blood Alcohol Levels for Driving To Be Lowered.

The English government are considering on lowering the acceptable blood alcohol limits under pressur...

Feb 10, 2016 05:04 AM EST

Elderly Couple Murdered Before Home Set On Fire; Police To Question Man Over Pensioners' Death

An elderly couple, who were pensioners, have been killed before their home was set on fire. Authorit...

Feb 08, 2016 10:50 PM EST

Roosh V meets his match: "Pro-rape" meetings cancelled due to security concerns and death threats

Roosh V, founder of a community that is advocating the legalization of rape, has called for the canc...

Feb 08, 2016 02:15 AM EST

Julian Assange’s detention in Ecuador Embassy deemed a violation of right to liberty, WikiLeaks founder may be freed following UN decision

A United Nations panel has decided that Julian Assange's asylum in the Ecuador Embassy in London is ...

Feb 05, 2016 02:10 AM EST

Chancellor of the Exchequer insists Google UK Tax deal is major success; EU to probe £130 million ‘sweetheart deal’

RT Hon George Osborne MP repeated his controversial statement that UK’s infamous tax deal with Goo...

Jan 29, 2016 08:51 AM EST

EU To Probe UK, Google's "Sweetheart" Tax Deal To Eliminate Tax Avoidance Across Union Members States

The European Union has expressed its readiness to launch investigations over the UK government's tax...

Jan 29, 2016 12:43 AM EST

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