Wintry weather in the UK causes school closures, travel disruption
Wintry weather brought snowfall and freezing temperatures to the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday, leading to school closures, difficult travel conditions, and health alerts across many parts of the country. According to the Met Office, Monday night saw sub-zero temperatures for much of
UK Population Growth Reaches Record High Despite Low Fertility Rate
The United Kingdom’s population hit 68.3 million in mid-2023, marking a record high, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released on Tuesday. The ONS reported a 1% increase compared to mid-2022, reflecting the highest growth rate since the 1970s.
Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over London’s Sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British charge d’affaires in response to the UK’s recent imposition of sanctions on three Iranian individuals and one entity. The summons was conducted by Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, the ministry’s director for Western European affairs, following the UK’s