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Iranpress: British prime minister contenders set to clash in 2nd TV debate

British prime minister contenders set to clash in 2nd TV debate

Sunday, 17 July 2022 14:06

The five Conservative contenders still vying to be Britain's next prime minister will clash in a second televised debate on Sunday when they are set to renew hostilities over tax policy and issues such as transgender rights.

Iranpress: Gharibabadi calls on UK to release Christian Iranian prisoner from British jail

Gharibabadi calls on UK to release Christian Iranian prisoner from British jail

Sunday, 17 July 2022 09:21

Tehran (IP) – Vice-President of the Judiciary for International Affairs and Secretary of the Islamic Republic of Iran's High Council for Human Rights criticized the British government's opposition to the return of the Iranian Christian prisoner.

Iranpress: Ankara rejects UK’s plan to send asylum seekers to Türkiye

Ankara rejects UK’s plan to send asylum seekers to Türkiye

Sunday, 17 July 2022 06:36

A tentative plan by UK Foreign Minister to ship asylum seekers to Türkiye has been shot down by the Ankara authorities within hours of it being floated.

Iranpress: Rishi Sunak leads tight competition to be British Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak leads tight competition to be British Prime Minister

Friday, 15 July 2022 00:25

Tory leadership rivals are scrambling to catch former chancellor Rishi Sunak after he won the second round of voting to choose Boris Johnson's successor.

Iranpress: British PM rejects a new Scottish independence referendum

British PM rejects a new Scottish independence referendum

Thursday, 07 July 2022 00:50

British Prime Minister refused to authorize the Scottish chief minister to hold an independence referendum in Scotland on the proposed date of October 19, 2023.

Iranpress: 2 key UK Cabinet ministers quit Johnson’s government

2 key UK Cabinet ministers quit Johnson’s government

Tuesday, 05 July 2022 23:03

IP- Two of Britain’s most senior Cabinet ministers have quit, a move that could spell the end of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership after months of scandals.

Iranpress: Monkeypox cases in Britain pass 500

Monkeypox cases in Britain pass 500

Thursday, 16 June 2022 07:55

The number of monkeypox cases in Britain exceeded 500 cases on Wednesday, according to the latest official figures.

Iranpress: UK: Number of people with monkeypox jumps to 470

UK: Number of people with monkeypox jumps to 470

Tuesday, 14 June 2022 02:02

The total number of monkeypox cases in the UK has now reached 470 after more than 100 cases were confirmed over the weekend and today.

Iranpress: UK gov

UK gov't dismisses Muslim adviser after protests against insulting film

Sunday, 12 June 2022 06:31

The UK government on Saturday dismissed a Muslim cleric from his role as an official adviser, accusing him of fomenting protests against a new film about Hazrat Fatemeh al-Zahrā, the daughter of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).

Iranpress: Johnson faces pressure to resign after Partygate scandal

Johnson faces pressure to resign after Partygate scandal

Wednesday, 13 April 2022 05:14

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom announced on Tuesday that he would apologize for attending several parties at the height of the Coronavirus restrictions, but would not resign.

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