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Family unsafe in England: Prince Harry petitions UK government to provide security

Prince Harry pays for a private security team, but lawyers claim more protection is needed in his homeland, as his family "has been subjected to well-documented neo-Nazi and extremist threats," a statement said. 

Jan 16, 2022, 22:23 PM IST

UK government publishes no-deal Brexit scenarios predicting disorder

A `no-deal` Brexit could snarl cross-Channel trade routes, disrupting supplies of medicines and fresh food while protests spread across Britain, according to a worst-case scenario reluctantly released by the government on Wednesday.

Sep 12, 2019, 14:56 PM IST

Thousands join anti-Brexit march through London

The self-styled People's March for Europe comes ahead of a key vote in the House of Commons on Monday night.

Sep 09, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

UK mulls pension loophole fix to help Tata Steel

The new scheme has been established as an alternative to using the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) as Tata has offered to pump 550 million pounds into the scheme.

 

Jul 02, 2017, 18:01 PM IST

Theresa May wins confidence vote, survives first major test in UK Parliament

The MPs voted in favour of the Queen's Speech by 323 votes to 309 with a majority of 14.

Jun 29, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

After fire, May's government says will act to protect Britons

Prime Minister Theresa May, under pressure for keeping a distance from angry residents on a visit to the charred remains of the 24-storey block last week, said on Saturday the response to the disaster was "not good enough".

Jun 18, 2017, 18:36 PM IST

UK security minister says no specific threat to public this weekend

Monday is a public holiday in Britain, and the weekend sees a number of high-profile events such as the soccer FA Cup final.

May 26, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Vijay Mallya extradition case: Internal legal process on in the UK, says govt

Ahead of the next hearing in the fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya extradition case on May 17, India said on Thursday that it was in touch with the government in the UK, where an internal legal process is on in the matter.

Apr 20, 2017, 21:40 PM IST

Vijay Mallya's extradition: UK Chancellor says 'proper for ministers to discuss it'

United Kingdom Chancellor of Exchequer P. Hammond on Tuesday said that extradition request for liquor baron Vijay Mallya has been made by India, adding it will be proper for the concerned ministers to discuss it.

Apr 04, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

UK government says gives green light to Hinkley Point nuclear project

"We have decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station for a generation," Business Secretary Greg Clark said in a statement.

Sep 15, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

UK refuses to deport Vijay Mallya, asks India to seek extradition

India's efforts to expeditiously get back Vijay Mallya suffered a major setback on Wednesday with UK refusing to deport the beleaguered liquor baron who is facing arrest for money laundering.

May 11, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

Britain to take 25% stake in Tata Steel UK to support sale

The UK government is all set to buy a minority stake in the Tata Steel's UK business to support the sale

Apr 21, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

UK report warns 'decade of uncertainty' over Brexit

Britain will face a "decade of uncertainty" if it exits from the European Union (EU), a UK government analysis warned today, citing the impact of "Brexit" on some 2 million Britons living abroad.

Feb 29, 2016, 18:42 PM IST

Tata Steel workers march to save Scottish plants

The workers, joined by councillors and Labour party members, are calling for action by the Scottish and UK governments to protect the steel industry and its jobs, days after Britain's biggest steelmaker announced the lay-off under a restructuring deal.

 

Nov 07, 2015, 17:50 PM IST

Suresh Prabhu woos UK investors for investment in rail sector

Seeking investments in Indian infrastructure and areas of mutual cooperation in the rail sector, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has met leading investors and officials during his two-day UK trip.

 

Nov 03, 2015, 20:27 PM IST

2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games dues raised in UK Parliament

The UK government has expressed hope that the issue of payment due amounting to 29 million pounds to a British company involved in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi will be resolved in the lead up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country next month.

Oct 22, 2015, 21:53 PM IST

Tens of thousands of anti-austerity protesters rally against UK government

Tens of thousands of anti-austerity protesters rallied today as British Prime Minister David Cameron's governing Conservative Party opened its annual conference.

Oct 04, 2015, 22:43 PM IST

UK govt to review Queen Elizabeth II's income

The income of Queen Elizabeth II is set to be reviewed by Prime Minister David Cameron-led UK government after public funding of the royal household surged to 40 million pounds last year.

May 31, 2015, 19:22 PM IST

In boon for bitcoin, UK to regulate digital currency exchanges

Britain took a significant step towards becoming a global bitcoin hub on Wednesday as the government announced it would regulate digital currencies for the first time by applying anti-money laundering rules to exchanges.

Mar 19, 2015, 09:10 AM IST

Stop step-motherly treatment to pharma sector in India: Cipla

London Hailing the British government's efforts in encouraging research and development in the pharmaceutical industry, Cipla chairman Yusuf Hamied has said the "step-motherly" treatment given to this sector in India has to stop.

Jul 08, 2014, 12:53 PM IST