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Speaking to business delegates in Mumbai, British PM Keir Starmer said he wants the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) implemented “as soon as humanly possible."

UK's Starmer stresses on importance of Western support to Ukraine, calls for peace talks | N18G

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer underscored the critical need for continued Western support for Ukraine to ensure the country is in the strongest position for potential peace talks. Speaking in London, Starmer acknowledged that while the situation in Ukraine is dire, a negotiated end to the war remains a possibility. He warned that a Russian victory would pose a severe threat to Europe’s security, stability, and prosperity, potentially emboldening Russia’s allies. Starmer reaffirmed the UK's commitment to backing Ukraine's self-defense for as long as necessary, emphasizing the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia. His comments come at a crucial moment, with Russian forces advancing quickly, and amid skepticism from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about continued support for Ukraine. The UK has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies, being the first to provide sophisticated weapons. Starmer also called on European nations to protect freedom and security across the continent.

Prince Harry Loses Bid to Add Allegations Against Murdoch or His Newspapers Involving Wife Meghan

Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife Meghan, and he and others cannot pursue claims against the media mogul himself, according to a London High Court ruling.

Ameen Sayani’s Geetmala: How the British and a ban birthed a key chapter in free India’s sonic history

When All India Radio banned the transmission of Hindi film songs, Ameen Sayani's Binaca Geetmala, on Sri Lanka's Radio Ceylon, from a former British military radio, would broadcast Bollywood songs and simple Hindustani, connecting the subcontinent's masses.

England cricketers resort to inhalers for tackling alarming pollution in India

British newspaper 'I' reported that the some of the England cricketers were forced to take inhalers, usually used by people suffering from Asthma. Test captain Ben Stokes was seen using the inhalers during training ahead of the game against Sri Lanka in Bangalore.

The Keir Starmer era in British politics has already begun

Everywhere you look in Britain today you can see power shifting to Labour. Corporate types from Goldman Sachs and Amazon stalked the halls of the Labour conference in Liverpool but could hardly be bothered with the Conservatives. Civil servants hardly even go through the motion of putting Conservative policies into place

British nurse Lucy Letby imprisoned for life for the murders of 7 babies and attempted murders of 6

Following 22 days of deliberation, a jury at Manchester Crown Court convicted Letby, 33, of killing the babies during a yearlong spree that saw her prey on the vulnerabilities of sick newborns and their anxious parents.

Three British tourists missing after boat catches fire in Red Sea

The fire was caused by an electrical short circuit on the boat, which was named Hurricane and had been on a trip since June 6.

British destroyed Indian education system: Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal dedicated the new campus to the country and termed it one of the best the country has.

Indian carmakers back zero duty on limited British imports under trade deal

India currently levies 60% and 100% tax on car imports which will be reduced in a phased manner to 10% by year five but only for a maximum of 46,200 vehicles, according to a proposal made by the country's leading auto lobby group to the government.

British fresh food chain 'Pret A Manger' to open its first shop in India today

According to the franchise chain, the first Pret shop recreates its iconic London location and includes a 2,567 square foot dining area.

Dollar strengthens as US yields rise, high British inflation underpins pound

The dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of its peers was 0.47% higher at 102.19, as markets turning more sceptical about U.S. rate cuts later this year caused U.S. yields to rise.

UK to invest in defence, aerospace and medical sectors in UP: British MoS at Global Investors Summit

Speaking at the United Kingdom Partner Country/Defence session held at Dadhichi Hall during the ongoing Global Investor Summit-2023, Alex Chalk, said, ”It is a matter of pride for me to participate in GIS-23. Standing on this great land of Uttar Pradesh and inviting the whole world to invest is a big achievement. At the same time, it is also a big achievement that we are witnessing this programme in a state known as the ’Rice Basket’.

New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiled

From coins and banknotes and to the official royal cypher used by the government, Britain has been slowly introducing replacements featuring the new monarch since his mother's death in September.

McLaren Automotive enters Indian market with new 765LT spider model

The British supercar maker also launched its first car showroom in Mumbai.

Savarkar helped British, sought mercy from them out of fear, claims Rahul; dares govt to stop Bharat Jodo Yatra

Gandhi also dared the Maharashtra government to stop the Congress’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, which is currently passing through the state. Addressing a press conference at Wadegaon in Akola district, Gandhi showed documents dating back to 1920 from the government records to media persons, claiming that they contained a letter written by Savarkar to the British.

UK says Russian aircraft fired missile near British spy plane over Black Sea

Wallace told parliament that Russia had blamed the issue on a technical malfunction and that British aircraft were now being accompanied by fighter aircraft escorts.

British bungling makes it hard to be an anglophile: Pankaj Mishra

To be sure, nationalist histories in India, China, Egypt and many other countries long depicted the British ruling class as predatory and callously incompetent, plundering foreign lands for its wealth at home while inflicting immiseration on those it ruled abroad.

Anand Mahindra on British education: 'What goes around, comes around'

Anand Mahindra's tweet seem to be pointing at drawing parallels between the treatment meted out to African countries and to India -- both being former British colonies.

British Indian medic warns of 'pandemic of misinformation' around COVID vaccines

Dr Aseem Malhotra, a National Health Service (NHS) trained cardiologist who has had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, has called for the suspension of government mandated mRNA vaccine rollout to fully investigate serious side effects.

Tax cut plans pull British pound to 4 decade lows

The pound dipped as low as $1.0349 per US dollar early Monday but then rebounded to $1.0671, down 2.3%.

UK PM Liz Truss welcomes release of British prisoners captured in Ukraine

"Hugely welcome news that five British nationals held by Russian-backed proxies in eastern Ukraine are being safely returned, ending months of uncertainty and suffering for them and their families," she said on Twitter.

Oil falls more than 1.5% on demand fears and strong dollar

A British public holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth was expected to limit activity on Monday.

Liz Truss vows tax cuts after winning vote to be next British PM

After weeks of an often bad-tempered and divisive leadership contest, Truss, currently the foreign minister, defeated former finance minister Rishi Sunak in a vote of Conservative Party members, winning by 81,326 votes to 60,399.

UK government told to act now over cost of living crisis

The Bank of England warned on Thursday a long recession was on its way as energy prices surge to unprecedented levels, pushing inflation to a 40-year high of 9.4% in June and leaving many households on the brink of economic hardship.