The United Kingdom government on Thursday announced plans to introduce a new visa for qualified doctors and nurses from countries around the world, including India, to address workforce shortages in the state-funded National Health Service (NHS).
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Boris Johnson appoints Indian-origin academic to look into anti-Muslim bias among Tories
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed an Indian-origin academic for an independent review into allegations of anti-Muslim prejudice and discrimination within the Tory party ranks.
Indian Cambridge scholar gets support from over 2000 academics for request to stay in the UK
Over 2,000 academics in the United Kingdom have come out in support of Indian sociologist Asiya lslam following the UK Home Office’s rejection of her request to stay in the country.
Indian-origin Lisa Nandy top contender to replace Corbyn as new Labour Party leader
Indian-origin Labour MP Lisa Nandy has emerged a frontrunner to replace party leader Jeremy Corbyn after the party’s disastrous election result last week.
Four newcomers, 11 returning Indian-origin MPs in UK 2019 polls
The United Kingdom 2019 elections might have seen the Conservatives gain a record majority, but they are in a photo finish with the Labour Party when it comes to the number of Indian-origin Members of Parliament (MPs).
UK polls: Tories hammer Labour to get largest majority in 33 years
With results in for almost all constituencies across the United Kingdom (641 out of 650 seats), it is clear that Boris Johnson will return to Downing Street with a massive majority after the Conservatives swept aside Labour in its traditional heartlands.
UK election: Pre-poll survey gives Johnson lead but hung Parliament still a possibility
With a total of 3,322 candidates standing across 650 seats in the House of Commons, this election is expected to throw up the most diverse Parliament ever.
Your one-stop guide to the UK elections
As the UK heads to polls, Connected to India tells you everything you need to know about the British elections.
Reactions to pro-Johnson Hindi campaign song range from amused to outraged
In line with the 2015 and 2017 elections in the United Kingdom, a Hindi music video urging people to vote for Conservatives and Boris Johnson with images of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone viral.
British-Indian Labour candidates unfazed by perceived shift in Indian-origin voting trend
With Hindi ads, more Tory tickets going to Indian-origin candidates and a pro-Brexit trend among the British Hindu community, the United Kingdom’s Labour Party will see its traditional British-Indian voter base divided in the upcoming election, claim poll experts.
