UK government tells Britons to leave Mali

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 17:18

A coup in Mali was triggered last week by anger at President`s handling of a rebellion in the north of the country.

RBS stake sale to Abu Dhabi not imminent: Sources

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 09:43

The UK government is still weighing options for the sale of its 82 percent stake in Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (RBS) and no deal is imminent, people familiar with the matter said Monday.

UK govt in fix over bribery scandal

Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 18:30

The British government is facing a potentially explosive decision over whether or not to block a criminal investigation into a new bribery scandal involving a two billion pounds contract to provide communications and cyberwarfare capabilities to Saudi Arabia.

UK bid to be most transparent govt in world

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 15:23

Britain has launched a consultation exercise to further open government data for public access.

UK Govt sends police to Norway after horror attack

Last Updated: Monday, July 25, 2011, 11:27

A British police officer is in Norway to liaise with police over weekend attacks.

UK Government played down nuclear fears: Report

Last Updated: Friday, July 1, 2011, 08:24

British government plans to use new generation nuclear power plants in its future energy plans.

UK govt outlines major overhaul of student visas

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 20:49

Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post study work route are some of the changes made to the student visa system in the UK, Home Secretary Theresa May has said.

Iraqi interpreters sue UK government: Lawyers

Last Updated: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 12:57

The Iraqi interpreters argue that British government failed to protect them.

New UK govt to ask Queen to take ‘at least’ 5% pay cut

Last Updated: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 15:20

Cameron-led coalition govt is expected to ask the Queen to take a pay cut.

UK apologizes to Vatican over Pope visit jokes

Last Updated: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 17:44

The British government has apologised to the Pope for suggesting that he should bless a gay marriage and even launch Papal-branded condoms.

`UK govt mothballed choppers for Afghan conflict to save money`

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 13:45

New military helicopters were mothballed instead of used in the Afghan conflict because of a government decision to save money over software for the aircraft, a report said on Tuesday.