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UK announces major investment in science, technology, and defence by 2030
LONDON, June 8 — The UK government today announced £86 billion (US$108 billion) of investment in science, technology, and defence by 2030, days before it unveils its spending plan for the coming years. Labour finance minister Rachel Reeves has...
UK Foreign Secy meets PM Modi, Vows Support for Fight Against Terrorism
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues. David Lammy, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, conveying the UK’s strong interest in further enhancing...
UK Foreign Secretary’s visit provides opportunity to sustain high-level engagement, further consolidate India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to India provided a valuable opportunity to sustain the high-level engagement between the two countries and to further consolidate the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic...

UK Govt to infuse £86 billion in Science and Tech R&D to boost economy, drive jobs
In a major boost to Science and Technology sectors, the UK government is planning to infuse £86 billion ($116.4 billion). The fresh investment will be announced by Chancellor and Exchequer Rachel Reeves. It is a part of the government’s plan to...

Britain to allocate $116 billion to R&D in spending plan
LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves will allocate 86 billion pounds ($116 billion) in this week's spending review to fund research and development, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said on...

Scotland’s most prolific speed cameras revealed
DRIVERS on a stretch of Scotland’s longest road have been hit by fines totalling almost £7million in three years, we can reveal. Stats show 66,908 penalties were dished out to motorists for breaking speed limits on the A9 between Dunblane,...

UK judge warns lawyers citing fake AI-generated cases in court
Lawyers have cited fake cases generated by artificial intelligence in court proceedings in England, a UK judge has said — warning that attorneys could be prosecuted if they don’t check the accuracy of their research. High Court justice Victoria...

British Army left 'playing catch up' as Putin's invasion highlights evolution of warfare
Express' Conor Wilson discusses drone warfare capability The evolution of drone warfare highlighted by the Russia-Ukraine war has left the British Army playing "catch up," defence experts have warned. Following Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion...

PM Modi, Lammy hail India-UK FTA; reaffirm commitment to trade, tech, security, counterterrorism
India-UK FTA: India and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and strategic cooperation during high-level meetings held in New Delhi. The recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) took centre stage in...

World News | UK Foreign Secretary's Visit Provides Opportunity to Sustain High-level Engagement, Further Consolidate India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to India provided a valuable opportunity to sustain the high-level engagement between the two countries and to further consolidate the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic...

‘Is this the end of homo sapiens?’ A horrifying warning from Scotland’s top AI expert
The break with the past will be so revolutionary, so all-encompassing, that it could alter the very nature of what it means to be human. Talking to Professor Richard Susskind leaves your head spinning. You end the discussion with a sense that...

Keir Starmer’s defence expansion plan 'will bring tens of billions of investment into Scotland'
Keir Starmer’s massive defence expansion plan will mean tens of billions of investment in Scotland’s economy, leading military intelligence experts have told the Sunday Mail. Thousands of jobs will be created north of the border after the Prime...

Man Could Become First to Solo Row 2,000 Miles Around Great Britain–in Under 60 Days
Rower Angus Collins will solo row 2,000 miles around Great Britain in 60 days – SWNS A man is hoping to become the first person to row solo around Great Britain—covering 2,000 miles in just 60 days in his handmade specialty boat. Angus Collins...
Carbon Clean announces successful factory test of revolutionary CycloneCC C1 technology at commercial scale in the UK
This breakthrough technology uses centrifugal force to enhance CO2 absorption and can capture up to 285 tonnes of CO2 per day. It has successfully completed an extensive verification programme at Thomas Broadbent and Sons and is now ready for...

South West's three best UK beaches are 'exact replicas' of ones abroad
Internet searches for the ‘best beaches’ have skyrocketed to over 245,000 in the past month alone across the UK, showing that holidaymakers are on the hunt for the perfect coastal getaway this summer. Whilst many dream of turquoise waters and...

Do you know the rules on video doorbells in the UK? The key legalities you need to know
Video doorbells have become a common sight on the front of homes with one in five Brits owners of one of these smart devices by 2022, according to research by Consumer Intelligence. But their ubiquity means it’s easy to ignore the fact that video...

Texas beats Texas Tech to win first national title
OKLAHOMA CITY — Finally, Texas has broken through. Mia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan won again and Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to claim its first national...

Piyush Goyal, David Lammy hail India-UK FTA progress, pledge deeper ties across sectors
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday, June 7, to discuss key issues surrounding the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and future collaboration between the two nations. Taking to social...

Sports News | Team India Begins Training Camp in Jaipur for Historic Mixed Disability T20I Series in England
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 8 (ANI): The Indian Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team commenced its preparatory training camp in Jaipur on Sunday ahead of their seven-match T20I series against England, which begins on June 21. The Mixed...

Team India begins training camp in Jaipur for historic mixed disability T20I series in England
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 8 (ANI): The Indian Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team commenced its preparatory training camp in Jaipur on Sunday ahead of their seven-match T20I series against England, which begins on June 21. The Mixed...