- UK to provide USD 5.4 million to tackle ‘disinformation’ in Russia, Ukraine
London [UK]: The UK government will allocate more than 4 million pounds sterling (USD 5.4 million) to the BBC World Service for the information war against Russia, the UK Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. “The UK will also provide an additional GBP 4.1 million for the BBC World Service as part of a …UK to provide USD 5.4 million to tackle ‘disinformation’ in Russia, Ukraine Read More »
- Russia Today TV Channel banned in UK, license Cancelled
London [UK]: The UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) on Friday announced that it has revoked Russia Today’s license to broadcast in the country “with immediate effect,” arguing that it did not consider the television channel “fit and proper” to hold the broadcasting permit. “Ofcom has today revoked RT’s license to broadcast in the UK, with …Russia Today TV Channel banned in UK, license Cancelled Read More »
- Johnson promises Zelenskyy to boost sanctions against Russia
London [UK]: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that London would boost sanctions against Russia over the military operation in Ukraine, the Downing Street said on Wednesday. “The Prime Minister committed to further tighten these sanctions in order to impose the maximum economic cost on Russia. He outlined the work …Johnson promises Zelenskyy to boost sanctions against Russia Read More »
- De-SWIFTing Russian banks first step in isolating Russia financially: Boris JohnsonLondon [UK]: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that disconnecting certain Russian banks from SWIFT, a restrictive measure agreed upon by Western states this weekend, is the first step in isolating Russia financially. “We have taken decisive action tonight with our international partners to shut Russia out of the global financial system, including the important …
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- UK will work to ensure sovereignty, independence of Ukraine: PM Boris JohnsonLondon [UK]: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that the United Kingdom will work for as long as it takes to ensure the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine is restored, adding that the National flag of Ukraine flies over Downing Street. “The national flag of Ukraine flies over Downing Street. The United Kingdom …
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- UK will respond ‘decisively’ to Russia attack on Ukraine: Johnson, Biden also asks Russia to ‘stop’London [UK]: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday termed the Russian invasion of Kiev as a “catastrophe for the European continent” and said that Britain and its allies ‘will respond decisively’. He blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for choosing a “path of bloodshed and destruction” for his unprovoked attack on Ukraine.“I am appalled by …
- UK’s Johnson announces sanctions on 5 Russian banks, 3 businessmenLondon [UK]: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced that the United Kingdom would impose sanctions on five Russian banks and three Russian entrepreneurs over Moscow’s decision to recognize the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. “Now the UK and our allies will begin impose the sanctions on Russia that we have already prepared,” …
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- Red weather alert issued for most of UK as storm Eunice hits England, WalesLondon [UK] (ANI/Sputnik): The UK Meteorological Office has issued a red alert for most of the UK, including London, after storm Eunice began battering the west coast of England and southern Wales on Friday with winds of up to 145 kilometers (90 miles) per hour. “Storm Eunice will bring damaging gusts in what could be …
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- Boris Johnson appoints new team to help deliver on people’s priorities
London [UK]: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed new faces for Downing Street operations to improve and deliver the change necessary to get on with the job, as per a press statement from the UK Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday. It said that the new appointments will have the discipline and focus to drive …Boris Johnson appoints new team to help deliver on people’s priorities Read More »
- Invasion of Ukraine would be ‘tragic miscalculation’, Johnson warns Putin
London [UK](ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (local time) warned Russian President Vladimir Putin against the invasion of Ukraine and said it would be a “tragic miscalculation.” Johnson issued the warning during a phone call with Putin. He told the Russian President that he is deeply concerned about the 100,000 soldiers massed at …Invasion of Ukraine would be ‘tragic miscalculation’, Johnson warns Putin Read More »
- UK Joins US, Canada in imposing new sanctions against Myanmar officials
London [UK]: The UK marked the first anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar on Tuesday by joining the US and Canada in imposing new sanctions against three government officials that they said “have been instrumental in suppressing democracy and stifling opposition voices.” The new sanctions will be brought against attorney general Thida Oo, the …UK Joins US, Canada in imposing new sanctions against Myanmar officials Read More »
- UK could send jets, warships to protect NATO allies: Downing Street
London [England]: The United Kingdom is considering boosting its military support to NATO allies and could double its forces deployed in Estonia, the office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson informs. “Fast jets, warships and military specialists could be sent to protect NATO allies,” Downing Street said in a Saturday statement, adding that the UK …UK could send jets, warships to protect NATO allies: Downing Street Read More »
