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UK appears to lay groundwork for approval of controversial Chinese embassy

he British government's decision on whether to grant planning permission for a new Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court in London is due to be announced on Jan 20.
he British government's decision on whether to grant planning permission for a new Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court in London is due to be announced on Jan 20.

Ex-British ambassador Mandelson apologises to Epstein victims

Peter Mandelson had maintained contact with Epstein even after HE was convicted of child sex offences.
Peter Mandelson had maintained contact with Epstein even after HE was convicted of child sex offences.

Britain passes law to strengthen workers’ rights and reshape economy in show of left’s might

The Employment Rights Bill includes an expansion of parental leave and the introduction of greater protections against unfair dismissal.
The Employment Rights Bill includes an expansion of parental leave and the introduction of greater protections against unfair dismissal.

British PM Starmer grapples with Ukraine crisis as threats swirl over his own political future

Many Labour Members of Parliament are talking about who should replace party leader and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and when.
Many Labour Members of Parliament are talking about who should replace party leader and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and when.

British MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh graft case

Former minister Tulip Siddiq told the Guardian newspaper the trial process was “flawed and farcical”.
Former minister Tulip Siddiq told the Guardian newspaper the trial process was “flawed and farcical”.

Britain tries to fix frayed relations with world’s rich

A campaigner dressed as Rachel Reeves joins a demonstration in favour of wealth taxes in London, Britain, Nov 25, 2025.
A campaigner dressed as Rachel Reeves joins a demonstration in favour of wealth taxes in London, Britain, Nov 25, 2025.

News analysis

With Britain’s economy in the doldrums, will Rachel Reeves’ budget finally show Labour can govern?

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves' annual budget may well seal her fate, and that of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves' annual budget may well seal her fate, and that of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Britain’s Labour govt plans migration crackdown in bid to blunt opposition

Migrants disembarking from a Border Force vessel in Dover, south-east England, in February, after they were picked up at sea attempting to cross the English Channel from France.
Migrants disembarking from a Border Force vessel in Dover, south-east England, in February, after they were picked up at sea attempting to cross the English Channel from France.

Allies of Britain’s Keir Starmer launch effort to ward off a leadership challenge

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's supporters argued that any attempt to oust him would risk a market shock and undermine the government’s finances.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's supporters argued that any attempt to oust him would risk a market shock and undermine the government’s finances.

Britain’s political system is undergoing a risky revolution

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has taken Americanization of British politics to a new level by importing Trumpism whole cloth.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has taken Americanization of British politics to a new level by importing Trumpism whole cloth.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.