UK
9 LAS News stories tagged “UK”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Senate President Akpabio urges deeper Nigeria‑UK legislative cooperation
Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio called for expanded parliamentary exchanges with the United Kingdom, highlighting historic ties and the need for structured legislative collaboration during a meeting with British High Commissioner Peter Vowles.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 19:16 WAT · 2 sources
UK sends RAF Typhoon jets, advisers and transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia for defensive support against Houthi attacks
Britain will deploy Typhoon fighter jets, an A400M transport plane and military advisers to Saudi Arabia to protect cities and infrastructure from Houthi missile and drone strikes, operating solely in a defensive capacity.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 10 sources
Prince Harry says he aims to mend ties with King Charles and Prince William after UK return
In a newly published GQ interview, Prince Harry expressed a desire to reconcile with his father and brother, emphasizing the importance of family unity amid global challenges.
Photo: Sgt. Laura Buchta / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 3 sources
UK Prime Minister calls NEET crisis an economic catastrophe, urges investment in youth
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, describing the situation as an economic catastrophe and moral failure. He has called for a shift in welfare policy and announced that the government will introduce new job opportunities for young people.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 10:15 WAT · 2 sources
UK threatens blanket visa ban on Eritreans amid stalemate over deportations
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned that all Eritrean nationals could be barred from entering the UK unless Eritrea agrees to take back more deportees, including convicted foreigners, a move that has been denounced by Eritrea as a political stunt.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 08:15 WAT · 3 sources
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s unlisted hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman under scrutiny
Records obtained by the BBC show that Andy Burnham, now prime minister, attended two hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak while serving as mayor of Greater Manchester, prompting calls for full disclosure of the engagements.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 14:46 WAT · 3 sources
IMF and UK officials warn of rising debt costs and cyber‑fraud risks as developing nations face financing squeeze
The International Monetary Fund and senior UK officials highlighted growing pressures from higher government borrowing costs and cyber‑attack threats, while Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called for a new global deal to ease debt burdens on developing countries.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 07:46 WAT · 2 sources
BBC abandons Birmingham studio plan for The Archers amid cost cuts
The corporation has cancelled its proposal to build a dedicated studio for the long‑running radio drama in Birmingham, opening the possibility that future recordings will take place elsewhere in the UK. Cast members and the Equity union have expressed strong opposition to the move.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:25 WAT · 2 sources
UK Prime Minister Burnham to Host Zelenskyy at Downing Street, Reaffirming Long‑Term Support
Andy Burnham will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at No 10 on Wednesday, signalling continued British backing for Kyiv amid recent tensions involving Donald Trump’s diesel agreement with Russia, according to UK media reports.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources