United Kingdom
Concerned to see Indian HC stopped, Safety, security of foreign diplomats is of utmost importance: UK Minister
In a post on X, Anne-Marie Trevelyan said: "Concerned to see that the Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was stopped from meeting with the Gurudwara Committee at the Gurudwara in Glasgow. The safety and security of foreign diplomats is of utmost importance and our places of worship in the UK must be open to all."
Indian envoy stopped from entering Glasgow gurdwara, 'disgraceful incident' reported to FDCO, police: Indian mission
In a statement, the Indian High Commission in London said: “On September 29, 2023, three persons -- all from areas outside Scotland -- deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organized by the Gurdwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India. This interaction was to discuss community and consular issues."
Many UK Conservatives working behind the scenes for leadership run if election goes badly
But national polls suggest he won't be Britain's leader after an election that must be called by January 2025, reports Bloomberg.
The opposition Labour Party has enjoyed a double-digit polling lead for more than a year. After a couple of recent polls appeared to show Sunak clawing back ground, YouGov this week gave Labour a 21-point advantage.
Police let off Indian-origin man arrested during Ganesh Chaturthi event in UK
The community member is under investigation as further enquiries continue into the incident related to an “unplanned procession” following an “authorised religious festival celebration” which took place on Monday on Belgrave Road, Leicester.
Two-thirds dissatisfied with UK govt's handling of immigration: Study
Just 12 per cent of those questioned in a survey across England, Scotland and Wales, say they are satisfied, the 2023 study by Immigration Attitudes Tracker from Ipsos and British Future said.
Rishi Sunak confirms raising British Sikh's detention with PM Modi: Report
While the UK Foreign Office ruled out intervening in the Jagtar Singh Johal's case on September 8, Sunak, under pressure to highlight the issue, said he raised it along with other consular issues. He did not provide details, but said: "The Foreign Office is continuing to provide support to Mr Johal's family and will continue to do so."
UK not to call for release of British Sikh detained in India: Report
The refusal to call for British Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal's release came in a letter sent to Scottish National Party MP Martin Docherty-Hughes on Friday, saying that "the course of action would not be in his best interests", The Guardian reported.
UK to declare Wagner mercenary group as terrorist organisation
A draft order to be laid in Parliament will allow Wagner's assets to be categorised as terrorist property and seized, reports the BBC.
Britain’s 2nd largest city declares itself bankrupt
The Birmingham City Council, which provides services for more than one million people, filed a Section 114 notice on Tuesday, halting all spending except on essential services, reports CNN.
UK delays post-Brexit border checks on food for fifth time
The Cabinet Office published its Border Target Operating Model on Tuesday, setting out the timetable for the implementation of the checks, which aim to "better protect the UK against biosecurity threats and create a world-class border system", Xinhua news agency reported.
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