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Lukoil and Rosneft were designated under Britain's Russia sanctions laws for what London described as their role in supporting the Russian government

Britain may toughen rules for migrants seeking permanent residency

Most migrants can currently apply for "indefinite leave to remain" after five years of living in Britain, a status that gives them the right to live permanently in the country.

UK PM Starmer says people have a right to 'peaceful protest' after anti-migrant march

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson organised a march attended by around 110,000 people on Saturday

British student faces life in jail for carrying drugs in Dubai. Mother calls it 'very stupid mistake'

The 23-year-old's mother said she wept on the phone and begged for forgiveness. 'She’s being really strong, but I know she’s going through a living hell,' the mother added.

India-UK Vision 2035: A 'Critical Minerals Guild', collaboration on nuclear power, carbon capture and climate finance

The India-UK Vision 2035 prepares the two countries for a 'BRISK' partnership based on Business, Research, Innovation, Science & technology, and Knowledge, the Indian government said in a statement.

Britain's Starmer announces national inquiry into 'grooming gangs'

On Saturday, Musk responded to a post on X thanking him for drawing attention to the matter, saying he is 'glad to hear this is happening.'

UK to expand submarine fleet as defence review calls for 'warfighting readiness'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, like other leaders across Europe, is racing to rebuild his country's defence capabilities after U.S. President Donald Trump told the continent it needed to take more responsibility for its own security.

Makers of wind turbines, solar modules eye a slice of UK's $20 billion clean energy market 

India and the UK are also going to collaborate on round-the-clock power supply technologies, industrial decarbonisation, and offshore wind supply chains and financing models, senior government officials told Moneycontrol.

British embassy in Japan left red-faced after serving Rs 3,000 tea set in paper cups at expo

'As a Brit resident in Japan, it's embarrassing, & 5,000 yen!,' one X user commented on the embassy's video. Five thousand yen is around Rs 3,000 at today's exchange rate.

Britain’s talking about renationalising privatised utilities. Should we be, too?

If there’s now generalised support for the renationalisation narrative in Britain, it is because the lived experience of consumers tends to support it

'Nothing is off the table': UK PM Starmer vows ‘cool and calm’ response top Trump tariffs

The U.K. has emerged relatively unhurt in comparison to numerous other countries, benefiting from the lowest initial trade tariff that Trump declared on Wednesday.

Keir Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' UK-US trade talks as negotiations continue

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed UK-US trade talks, with negotiations on an "economic prosperity deal" continuing. Britain seeks an agreement before Trump's April 2 tariff announcement to avoid economic fallout.

British junior minister sacked by PM Starmer over WhatsApp messages

Andrew Gwynne, who was a health minister, apologised on social media platform X following a report by the Mail on Sunday that he had sent WhatsApp messages insulting constituents and other members of parliament.

US should 'liberate Britain' from 'tyrannical govt', asks Elon Musk in X poll. Here's how people voted

This post comes after Musk said that Nigel Farage should stand down as Reform UK leader as he "doesn't have what it takes" to lead the party.

UN Calls For Timely Action To Restore 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal As Tensions Rise | N18G

A top U.N. official, Rosemary DiCarlo, called on world powers and Iran to urgently restore the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which lifted sanctions on Iran in return for restrictions on its nuclear program. The U.S. withdrew from the deal in 2018 under President Donald Trump, prompting Iran to gradually reduce its commitments. European and Iranian diplomats met recently to explore ways to ease tensions, especially regarding Iran's nuclear activities, before Trump's potential return to the White House. DiCarlo emphasized the importance of timely action, as the Security Council had enshrined the deal in a 2015 resolution. Britain, France, and Germany warned they could trigger the "snap back" of international sanctions on Iran if necessary to prevent nuclear weapon development. However, this option expires on October 18 next year. The IAEA reported that Iran has been rapidly accelerating uranium enrichment to levels close to weapons-grade purity.

Britain joins trans-Pacific pact in biggest post-Brexit trade deal

Britain announced last year it would join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in its biggest trade deal since Brexit.

Indian man dies while trying to cross English Channel after small boat deflates

Around 5:30 a.m. local time, a group of migrants launched their small boat off the town of Tardinghen, some 15 miles (25 kilometers) west of Calais.

UK walks tightrope with hardened stance on Israel, faces backlash

Britain's suspension of some arms exports to Israel reveals the Labour government's challenge in balancing relations with Israel, facing criticism from both Jewish groups and human rights organisations.

'Britain's Bill Gates' Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

The British-flagged 'Bayesian', a 56-metre-long (184-ft) sailboat, was carrying 22 people and was anchored just off shore near the port of Porticello when it was hit by ferocious weather

Britain on high alert for further unrest after anti-racism campaigners confront far right

British authorities are preparing for potential unrest despite praising anti-racism campaigners and police for quelling far-right protests. Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged caution following a week of anti-immigrant violence across the UK.

'Is this Britain or the Soviet Union,' tweets Elon Musk as protests rage across UK

This is not the first time that the billionaire has rebuked the UK government over the riots.

Britain riots: PM Keir Starmer chairs another emergency COBRA meeting amid fears of new flashpoints

Britain riots: On Tuesday, India had issued an advisory for its citizens travelling to the UK. New Delhi has asked all the Indian citizens to remain vigilant and exercise caution.

India advises visitors to Britain to stay cautious amid rising violence

The fatal stabbing of three young girls in the northwest English town of Southport last week has been seized on by anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim groups, with disinformation spread online and amplified by high-profile far-right figures to spark disorder in towns and cities.

PM Keir Starmer calls emergency Cobra meeting as riots sweep England, warns rioters

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has convened an emergency Cobra meeting to tackle nationwide rioting, following his stern warning to far-right groups behind the violence targeting asylum seekers and mosques.

Britain: Violence against women reaches 'epidemic levels,' threat on par with terrorism, warn UK police

Over 1 million violent crimes against women and girls were recorded by UK police from 2022 to 2023, constituting one-fifth of all recorded crimes.