United Kingdom

Sacked UK Home Secretary Issues Warning Against Voting on Rwanda Bill
Anurima Das -
Braverman, in an interview with GB News, expressed her reluctance to support a bill that, as currently drafted, she believes does not work. She emphasized the need for improvements and stated that she would vote against it if no enhancements were made.
UK Post Office scandal, Indian-origin postmaster says Kate Middleton stood by him
Kumar Manoj -
Shingadia, suspended in 2010 due to a software glitch wrongly accusing post office managers across the UK of theft and fraud, recalled serving sweets to Princess Kate, her sister Pippa, and even Prince William during the early years of the royal romance.
Brexit has cost UK economy 140 bn pounds, says London Mayor
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Addressing the City of London on Thursday, Khan underscored that Brexit is not a peripheral concern to be left in the past but a crucial factor contributing to the current cost-of-living crisis.
New UK Student Visa Regulations Exclude Dependents
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This policy shift is poised to impact a substantial number of Indian nationals, who constitute the largest group of international students in the UK.
Foreign students bringing dependents 'unreasonable practice': UK Home Secy James Cleverly
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The decision to impose these restrictions stemmed from a considerable surge in the number of family members accompanying foreign students, prompting the government's action to restrict this privilege for those not pursuing "high-value" degrees under official government plans.
Tragic Discovery: Missing Indian Student Found Deceased in East London as Police Seek Public Assistance
Anurima Das -
CCTV footage showed him in the South Quay area around 04:20hrs on December 15. Despite extensive efforts by the police, including CCTV analysis, witness interviews, and water searches, Gurashman's body was found by police divers on Wednesday afternoon in South Quay.
UK Teen Arrested for Targeted Assault on Elderly Sikh in a Hate-Crime Incident
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Thames Valley Police are investigating the case, treating it as a hate crime. Singh suffered three broken ribs, hand swelling, and cuts, though his turban protected his head.
UK Government Implements Stricter Regulations for Indians Seeking Work Opportunities
Newsmen News Desk -
Home Secretary James Cleverly defended the policy shift in the House of Commons, citing its aim to reduce net migration into the UK.
Braverman and Patel Face Accusations of Denying Trafficking Victims' Right to Remain in the UK
Newsmen News Desk -
This alleged action by the Home Office occurred despite a November 2021 high court ruling that mandated granting discretionary leave to confirmed trafficking victims awaiting asylum decisions, as reported by The Guardian. At a recent hearing, Patel and Braverman were accused of unlawfully neglecting to issue these decisions, leaving victims unable to access employment, education, or mainstream benefits.
Strategists fear Sunak might not have temperament to charm electorate
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision Monday to abruptly cancel a meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, angrily claiming that his Greek counterpart reneged on assurances he would not speak publicly about the disputed Parthenon Sculptures during his three-day UK visit, has reignited Tory fears about a petulant streak which surfaces in the heat of political battle, Politico reported.
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