Boy, 3, thrown to crocodiles at UK zoo
2026-06-19
Police in the UK have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy was found inContinue Reading
UK Trade Envoy meets Handunneththi : Discusses boosting Sri Lanka exports via zero‑tariff scheme
2026-06-18
UK Trade Envoy Lord Hannett of Everton and British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of IndustryContinue Reading
UK teacher found guilty of murder and sexual abuse of adopted baby
2026-06-16
A secondary school teacher in the UK has been found guilty of the murder and sexual abuse of a 13-month-oldContinue Reading
UK to ban social media for under-16s, PM announces new law
2026-06-15
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from major social media platforms, including TikTok, SnapchatContinue Reading
Sri Lankan families living legally in the UK told to leave under care worker visa clampdown
2026-06-02
Sri Lankan families living legally in the UK are among those who have received letters from the United Kingdom (UK)Continue Reading
PM Harini meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
2026-05-21
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the 43rd Commonwealth of LearningContinue Reading
Cabinet approves collaboration agreement for Global Health Research Project at University of Jaffna
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution enabling the University of Jaffna to join an international collaboration under theContinue Reading
BBC probe names Sri Lanka-linked pages in fake AI content network
2026-05-15
The BBC has identified several social media pages linked to operators in Sri Lanka and other countries that were allegedlyContinue Reading
Two men, including a UK immigration officer, found guilty of spying on politicians and activists for China
2026-05-08
Two men, including a UK immigration officer, have been found guilty of spying on politicians and pro-democracy activists on behalfContinue Reading
Mass recall of more than 30 children’s toys in the UK over asbestos contamination fears
2026-04-28
More than 30 children’s toys have been recalled in the UK since the start of the year after being foundContinue Reading
Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website
2026-04-24
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK’s health information database, has been offered for saleContinue Reading
University of Hull to lead Colombo wetlands project
2026-04-23
The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia,Continue Reading
UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008
2026-04-22
Children who do not reach the age of 18 before January 1, 2027 will never be permitted to buy cigarettesContinue Reading
Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
2026-03-09
The UK Government has announced landmark immigration reforms requiring migrants to demonstrate a higher standard of English proficiency if theyContinue Reading
UK stops issuing student visas for 4 countries
2026-03-04
Britain has announced that it will stop issuing student visas to people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmarand Sudan. It will alsoContinue Reading
UK makes ETA Mandatory for Visa-Free Travellers from 85 Countries
2026-02-25
Starting today (Feb 25), visitors to Britain from 85 countries must obtain an electronic permit in advance of their trip,Continue Reading
UK Travel case : Ranil arrives at court
2026-01-28
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a case filed under theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka debuts with first country pavilion at Source Fashion London 2026
2026-01-16
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry made a strong debut with its first-ever country pavilion at Source Fashion London 2026, held fromContinue Reading