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2 arrested in England in investigation into Texas 10-hour standoff

Police in England said Sunday they had arrested two teenagers in their investigation into an armed British national holding four people hostage during a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue.

China compares UK concern of 'political interference' with James Bond films

China on Friday slammed UK Military Intelligence, Section 5 (MI5) report that a British lawyer of Chinese descent is "involved in political interference activities" in the UK .

Meta faces $3.1-bn class action lawsuit in UK for exploiting users' data

Meta is facing a $3.1 billion class-action lawsuit in the UK over allegedly abusing its market dominance and if lawsuit succeeds British Facebook users could receive a $68 payout each.

Odds in favour of Chancellor Rishi Sunak as pressure mounts on UK PM

Betfair says the clock seems to be ticking for 57-year-old Johnson, who is facing pressure not only from the Opposition but also from within his own Conservative Party to step down

Goyal meets UK Secretary for International Trade over free trade agreement

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan here for the formal launch of negotiations for a free trade agreement. Both sides will hold deliberations over an array of trade opportunities of mutual interest, benefiting India and the UK. "Met with UK Secretary of State for International Trade @AnnieTrev for the launch of India-UK Free Trade Agreement Negotiations," Goyal said in a tweet. This agreement is aimed at liberalising norms and reducing customs duties to boost trade in goods and services, besides promoting investments. India's exports to the UK stood at USD 8.15 billion in 2020-21, while imports aggregated at USD 4.95 billion. India's main exports to the UK include ready-made garments and textiles, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, petroleum products, transport equipment, spices, pharmaceuticals and marine products. Imports from Britain include precious and semi-precious stones, ores an

UK announces launch of free trade agreement negotiations with India

The UK announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India, describing it as a "golden opportunity" to put British businesses at the "front of the queue" of the Indian economy.

UK PM Johnson apologises for attending booze party during lockdown in 2020

Johnson has been under intense pressure from the Opposition Labour Party as members of his own Conservative Party since an email invitation for the event on May 20, 2020 emerged in the media

Covid now comparable to flu, may turn endemic post Omicron: UK professor

The UK may be on the brink of beating the Covid-19 pandemic, with daily deaths currently running at less than half the rate expected in a bad flu year, the media reported.

2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton arrives in India

The Queen's Baton for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth arrived in the national capital on Monday

British PM Johnson confirms review of Covid-19 self-isolation period

Under current rules, people in England who test positive for COVID-19 can end their isolation period if they receive a negative lateral flow test on days six and seven

UK plans holiday weekend to honour Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on throne

The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighbourhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee

UK records another 141,472 new coronavirus cases; 97 deaths in 24 hrs

The UK reported another 141,472 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 14,475,192, according to official figures released Sunday.

UK drilling down on charity licences in India, House of Lords told

The charity founded by Mother Teresa in Kolkata was recently denied an FCRA renewal along with other NGOs

Malaysia workers seek judicial review of Supermax deal to supply UK NHS

Workers at Malaysian glove maker Supermax Corp will seek a judicial review of the British government's decision to approve the company as a supplier to the NHS

UK reports more than 190,000 daily Covid-19 cases as tally nears 14 mn

Britain reported 194,747 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 13,835,334

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to 'ride out' Omicron wave

Johnson announced plans for 100,000 critical workers to take daily tests from January 10 in order to keep infections under closer check

UK logs over 200K daily Covid cases for first time since start of pandemic

The United Kingdom has reported 218,724 COVID-19 cases in the latest 24-hour period, exceeding 200,000 daily cases for the first time since the start of the pandemic

UK PM Johnson plans to 'ride out' Omicron wave with no more curbs

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he hopes England can "ride out" the current wave of Covid-19 without further restrictions.

Covid-19: UK makes Omicron contingency plans for hospitals, schools

The UK government has been making contingency plans in case hospitals, schools and other workplaces are hit by major staff shortages amid the country's record-breaking spike in coronavirus infections

UK planning to offer easier visas to clinch trade deal with India: Report

UK is planning to relax immigration rules by offering cheaper and easier visas for Indian tourists, students and professionals, in an attempt to clinch a trade deal with India, a media report said