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US backs UK's sovereignty over Diego Garcia, other islands in Indian Ocean

In a statement, the US State Department said it opposed a resolution of the dispute through the International Court of Justice as it would set a wrong precedent

US backs UK's sovereignty over Diego Garcia, other islands in Indian Ocean
Updated On : 07 May 2019 | 9:36 AM IST

Indian origin boy bags five A* A-levels to become Britain's brainiest Student

Indian origin boy bags five A* A-levels to become Britain's brainiest Student

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Updated On : 25 Jan 2019 | 4:22 PM IST

Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC back in spotlight, under probe in Britain

The sector's so-called Big Four" have a long-established oligopoly to advise and monitor big business, experts say

Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC back in spotlight, under probe in Britain
Updated On : 23 Nov 2018 | 11:25 PM IST

Britain to probe $5.2 billion 'rip-off' of telecoms, financial customers

"The practice of overcharging loyal customers is widespread and Citizens Advice has repeatedly warned that loyal consumers are being ripped off," its Chief Executive Gillian Guy said

Britain to probe $5.2 billion 'rip-off' of telecoms, financial customers
Updated On : 28 Sep 2018 | 4:03 PM IST

Balancing act

Management should be efficient; board should provide dignity

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Updated On : 06 Jul 2018 | 5:54 AM IST

Britain is not prepared for soft target attacks - but can it ever be?

London Bridge attack demonstrates once again that terrorists have a crucial tactical advantage

Britain is not prepared for soft target attacks - but can it ever be?
Updated On : 06 Jun 2017 | 1:46 PM IST

Britain will 'never' cede Gibraltar without its consent: Theresa May

This means that Madrid could potentially block Gibraltar's access to any trade deal

Britain will 'never' cede Gibraltar without its consent: Theresa May
Updated On : 02 Apr 2017 | 9:42 PM IST

UK economy grows faster than expected in Q3, no sign of Brexit hit

Britain's current account deficit widened to 25.494 bn pounds from a downwardly revised 22.079 bn pounds in Q2

UK economy grows faster than expected in Q3, no sign of Brexit hit
Updated On : 23 Dec 2016 | 4:35 PM IST

Foreign banks in Britain pay fraction of tax rate

Commercial banks operating in the UK paid an average tax rate of just 6% on the billions of dollars of profits

Foreign banks in Britain pay fraction of tax rate
Updated On : 19 Dec 2016 | 2:05 AM IST

Britain looks at paying into EU budget after Brexit, too

Move will keep single-market access to London and other sectors

Britain looks at paying into EU budget after Brexit, too
Updated On : 17 Oct 2016 | 11:59 PM IST

European firms offer Britain scant support in divorce talks

UK banking sector can only enjoy EU market access post-Brexit if the country still follows the bloc's rules

European firms offer Britain scant support in divorce talks
Updated On : 25 Sep 2016 | 4:03 PM IST

Britain eyeing work permits to control EU immigration

The country is searching for a way to satisfy voters who backed leaving the EU because they wanted lower immigration

Britain eyeing work permits to control EU immigration
Updated On : 12 Sep 2016 | 12:38 AM IST

Britain vows to strengthen security, defense cooperation with EU after Brexit

David Davis also said that securing a deal that is in Britain's national interest does not and must not mean turning its back on Europe

Britain vows to strengthen security, defense cooperation with EU after Brexit
Updated On : 06 Sep 2016 | 8:58 AM IST

50,000 die each year due to air pollution in Britain

Households in poorer areas of Britain's towns and cities tend to be exposed to much higher levels of air pollution

50,000 die each year due to air pollution in Britain
Updated On : 31 Aug 2016 | 11:26 AM IST

Britain targets financial advisors with new tax-avoidance fines

The plans is the first action by PM Theresa May's promise to clamp down on legal tax avoidance and illegal tax evasion by corporations and wealthy individuals

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Updated On : 18 Aug 2016 | 1:14 AM IST

Britain to get world's largest offshore wind farm

When complete, the wind farm will deliver up to 1,800 MW of low carbon electricity to around 1.8 million British homes

Britain to get world's largest offshore wind farm
Updated On : 17 Aug 2016 | 12:40 PM IST

Britain puts off decision on first n-plant in 20 years

Government said it needed to review the project

Britain puts off decision on first n-plant in 20 years
Updated On : 29 Jul 2016 | 4:32 PM IST

Australia seeks free trade deal with UK

But Britain cannot sign any deals while it is still an EU member

Australia seeks free trade deal with UK
Updated On : 17 Jul 2016 | 12:04 PM IST

Indian-origin minister in UK vows to create millions of jobs

The 44-year-old Gujarati-origin Priti Patel previously attended Cabinet within the David Cameron government as a junior minister

Indian-origin minister in UK vows to create millions of jobs
Updated On : 16 Jul 2016 | 5:16 PM IST

Daniel Gros: Britain's moment of truth

The UK side is in disarray and first must choose a new leader now that Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his resignation

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2016 | 10:04 PM IST