The British government’s inflation rate has dropped sharply to touch the lowest level figure of 3.9 percent, as per official data released on Wednesday (December 20, 2023). Data showed the inflation dropped banking on falling petrol prices. In November, the Consumer Prices Index touched 3.9 percent. It stood at 4.6 percent in October. “The Consumer […]
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UK introduces tougher visa rule to cut migration
The UK government has unveiled a plan to slash migration levels and curb abuse of the immigration system, delivering the biggest-ever reduction in net migration. “Together, this package will mean around 300,000 people who came to the UK last year would now not be able to come,” read a statement issued by the UK government. […]
Manchester Test called off after Team India support staff member tests COVID positive
The fifth Test match between India and England scheduled to be held in Manchester has been postponed indefinitely in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak within the India squad.
Cup of kindness: British High Commission, Singapore Restaurant Rescue combine for a cause
The British High Commission and Singapore Restaurant Rescue are working in tandem to encourage people to get creative with their afternoon tea. To get involved, Singapore residents simply need to make time for an afternoon tea between June 12 and June 30.
11-year-old Indian-origin Yoga prodigy Ishwar Sharma recipient of UK PM’s daily Points of Light award
Indian-origin 11-year-old Ishwar Sharma from Kent has become a recipient of United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Points of Light award.
Indian Health Ministry to meet to discuss mutated COVID strain in UK
The Indian Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group today to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom.
India denies entry to UK Labour MP who chairs Parliamentary group on Kashmir
The controversy surrounding British Labour MP Debbie Abrahams took a new turn on Tuesday with the Indian High Commission in London stating that the MP did not have a valid visa when she landed in New Delhi, even as the Labour MP on her Twitter page posted a copy of the printed e-visa she was reporte
Ola launches ride-hailing services in two new UK cities
Ride-hailing giant Ola on Tuesday launched its services in Coventry and Warwick, the eighth and ninth cities in the UK.
UK travel giant Thomas Cook collapse leaves over 1 lakh tourists stranded, 22,000 jobs cut
The bankruptcy declaration has resulted in the UK’s biggest repatriation effort since World War II as they try to bring back stranded passengers.
Inspired by Indian-origin members, English cricket club goes vegan
Earley Cricket Club in south-east England has gone vegan after many of its Indian-origin players struggled with the meat options on the menu.
