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PM Rishi Sunak declares July 4 as UK election date; vows to protect “hard-earned economic stability”
The election date announcement came on the day of some good news on the UK economy, with inflation figures dropping to 2.3 per cent.
Singapore and UK hold 9th Financial dialogue, bolster partnership in fintech and sustainable finance
The UK and Singapore renewed their commitment to engagement beyond the Dialogue through a series of roadmap engagements to explore further cooperation in sustainable finance and fintech and innovation, ahead of the next Financial Dialogue due to be held in the UK in 2025.
Labour leader Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London Mayor; Conservatives take a hit
Indian-origin Delhi-born businessman Tarun Ghulati, contesting as an independent candidate, secured 24,702 votes and came in 10th in the overall tally.
London Mayor election: Could Indian-origin candidate Tarun Ghulati pip Sadiq Khan to the post?
Ghulati, a Delhi-born businessman, has positioned himself as a crimefighting mayor-to-be, and the recent sword attack in the London suburb of Hainault has given impetus to his campaign.
Mayhem as military horses bolt through London streets; Four injured
The horses were recovered later, but not before they caused chaos, leaving four people injured and vehicles smashed. Meanwhile, four soldiers were thrown from their saddles as the horses ran loose through the capital city.
Katherine Birbalsingh, Indian-origin school principal, wins UK legal challenge over prayer ban
Katherine Birbalsingh, often referred to as “Britain’s strictest headmistress”, welcomed the ruling that upheld her ban on prayer rituals, after a Muslim pupil sought to legally challenge it as discriminatory.
Indian mission in London celebrates Baisakhi with bhangra and tribute to Sikh tenets
Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh were among senior diplomats who adorned turbans for the festive occasion.
Gaza war: Rishi Sunak repeats call for pause, while referring to “unhealed” Israeli wounds
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK government announced the deployment of a Royal Navy ship to the Eastern Mediterranean and committed up to GBP 9.7 million.
