Former Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage set out plans on Saturday for “mass deportations” of migrants who have crossed the English Channel on small boats if his Reform UK party forms Britain’s next government. In an interview with Saturday’s edition of The Times newspaper, Farage said he would withdraw Britain from the European Convention on Human…
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested over 466 people during a protest on Saturday against the UK government’s decision to ban the group Palestine Action, the force confirmed. The British government banned Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws in July, labeling the group a “terror organisation” after some of its members broke into a Royal Air Force base…
When burglars smashed into his Southampton restaurant and the police didn’t show up, Ankit Vaghela decided to play detective. The owner of Padharo, a popular vegetarian spot on East Street, retraced the thieves’ steps, recovered his broken cash register — without the cash — and surveyed the mess of shattered glass himself. “It was very…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the “landmark” Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that he is set to sign with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi is a “major win” for jobs and growth, as tariff cuts bring in cheaper prices on clothes, shoes and food products. In a statement ahead of his much-anticipated bilateral talks…
UK’s F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram Airport. NEW DELHI: A British F35B fighter jet, grounded at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram airport since June 14 due to a hydraulic system malfunction, is set to depart on Tuesday after successful repairs by a UK technical team including manufacturer representatives.The aircraft, which belongs to the UK navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of…
New UK Skilled Worker visa rules: Higher salaries, digital visas, and longer path to residency The United Kingdom will introduce new Skilled Worker visa rules beginning July 22, 2025, bringing significant changes to salary thresholds, skill level eligibility, settlement timelines, and visa processes. These updates are part of a broader overhaul aimed at reducing net…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hope to win agreement from President Emmanuel Macron on tougher measures to control migration on Thursday, the final day of a three-day trip when the French leader was lavished with pomp and ceremony. After being welcomed by King Charles, who sat next to Macron in a carriage procession to…
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Thursday after talks at the White House with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff that there is still time to reach a diplomatic solution with Iran over its nuclear programme, in a bid to avert a wider regional conflict. Lammy…
The United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, will be led by a woman for the first time in its 115-year history. Blaise Metreweli, a senior intelligence officer with over two decades of experience, will take over as chief this autumn, according to a statement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Metreweli, 47, began her career with…
French luxury fashion house Chanel’s first Indian-origin CEO, Leena Nair, was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Prince William. The award, referred to as the CBE, is part of the 2025 King’s New Year’s Honours list, which celebrates individuals for their exceptional service or accomplishments in the UK. The award…