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Indians studying at London universities register 'astonishing' growth

The UK capital is by far the most attractive destination of choice for Indian students coming to study at British universities, rising from third place in 2018-19 to become the second-largest international student market for London in 2019-20. According to new data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), 13,435 Indian students are enrolled at London universities, up a massive 87 per cent on the previous year's 7,185 students. The latest data has been dubbed an impressive period of growth for India, after falling to fourth place in 2017-18 before rising to third place the following year. These new figures are a resounding confirmation of the status of London's world-leading universities, said Lalage Clay, Director of Education and Talent at London & Partners (L&P) the Mayor of London's international trade, investment and promotion agency. The astonishing growth of Indian students choosing London demonstrates the great opportunity that studying in the UK's ...

India's Hero Cycles to set up new global hub in London to expand footprint

The company said HIT is aimed at bringing HMC's European businesses under one umbrella and giving its electric bike business a major boost worldwide

Deliveroo launches London IPO after business surges in 2020

The initial public offering (IPO) is expected to value Deliveroo at more than $7 billion

London Mayor sets tough emissions fines for large polluting vehicles

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has tightened the city-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) rules

World fashion capitals get a $600 million haircut thanks to Covid-19

Each year, world's top fashion executives, celebrities, influencers and models travel to world's style capitals to attend runway shows

Indian High Commission issues open letter to British MP on farmer protests

The Indian High Commission in London has issued an open letter to a British member of Parliament who has been vocal over the issue of farmer protests in India and related arrests of activists

'Brexit carnage': shellfish trucks protest in London over export delays

Under a deal reached last month, British trade with the EU remains free of tariffs and quotas

London resilient at top of European tech investment table despite Covid-19

LONDON (Reuters) - London retained its position as the top European destination for tech venture capital in 2020, with levels near the record amount of the year before despite the impact of COVID-19, according to research by Dealroom.co and London & Partners.

Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi's remand in UK extended till January 7

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi appeared via videolink for a routine 28-day remand hearing on Tuesday in London

Six passengers on London-Delhi flight test positive for Covid-19

The flight landed around 11.30 pm on Monday

Covid-19 mutation is out of control, says UK; London under lockdown

Belgium, Austria, Italy, Netherlands halt UK flights fearing new Covid variant

London to move into toughest tier of Covid-19 restrictions: Report

The Daily Mirror reported that Health Secretary Matt Hancock told lawmakers on a briefing call that London would be moving into the top tier, citing those on the call

Making a meal out of food and drink

Pubs and restaurants in Tier 3 - the highest level, including Manchester, Hull, Newcastle and Bristol - can now offer only takeaway meals. London pubs can serve drinks but only with "substantial meal"

Virgin Atlantic to start flight operations to Pak from Dec 13: Report

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) granted approval to Virgin Atlantic to start its flight operation in response to its request made on December 2, the Dawn reported

Scotland Yard makes arrest from protest in London against India's farm laws

The Metropolitan Police had said a "robust" policing plan will be in place throughout Sunday and officers will take action if they witness breaches of the regulations

London's stylish hotel lounge, Connaught, named as world's best bar

The irony is that Connaught Bar cannot properly celebrate its victory until December 1, as a new four-week coronavirus lockdown takes effect in the UK

London's Heathrow Airport begins rapid Covid-19 tests for flyers out of UK

The private test costs 80 pounds and aims to provide departing passengers with their results in around 60 minutes

UK: Three-tier Covid lockdown faces backlash, London set for tougher rules

The UK government came under increasing pressure on Friday as its three-tier Covid-19 lockdown faced backlash from some regions, even as Londoners prepared to move into Tier 2 high-risk category

London to move into Tier 2 of 'high' Covid-19 alert level from Saturday

London, and its bordering county of Essex, currently in Tier 1 "medium" coronavirus risk level, will be moved to Tier 2 high risk level of restrictions from Saturday as infection rates surge

SpiceJet to start non-stop flights from India to London from Dec 4

SpiceJet on Monday said it will operate non-stop flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai with London from December 4