British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and UK Home Secretary Priti Patel have reportedly accepted the UK Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) recommendations for a new post-Brexit points-based visa and immigration system
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Companies in UK owned by Indian diaspora paid GBP 1 bn in taxes: Report
The report, produced by Grant Thornton UK jointly with the Indian High Commission in London and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI UK), zeroed in on a select few of an estimated total of over 65,000 diaspora-connected companies.
British-Indian MP Lisa Nandy amongst top two candidates for new Labour leader
Indian-origin British Member of Parliament Lisa Nandy on Wednesday became one of two Labour candidates to earn the requisite support from unions and affiliate bodies to qualify for the final round of the Party leader selection.
“There was no other option” says Harry as Queen strips him and Meghan of royal titles
“The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly,” said Harry, in his first public speech since stepping back from his royal duties.
UK High Court begins hearing match-fixing accused Sanjeev Chawla’s extradition appeal
The United Kingdom High Court on Thursday began hearing an application for permission to appeal filed by alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla after he lost his extradition case to India to face charges of match-fixing.
Queen agrees to “period of transition” for Harry and Meghan after 2-hour royal crisis meeting
Queen Elizabeth II said she had “very constructive” talks with Harry, his brother Prince William and their father Prince Charles.
Indian-origin lawyer suing supermarket chain Tesco in the UK over chocolate bar
A 63-year-old Indian-origin lawyer in the United Kingdom has filed a lawsuit against the nation’s biggest supermarket chain Tesco over his alleged mistreatment which, he claims, has dislodged his kidney stones.
Royal huddle today as Queen set to meet Prince Charles, William and Harry for crisis talks
The meeting comes on the heels of the shock announcement by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, that would “step back” as senior members of the Royal Family.
After royal rift, Meghan returns to Canada as Madame Tussauds moves Duke and Duchess of Sussex from Royal exhibit
Following the shakeup in the British Royal family over the past few days Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Canada to be with her son Archie, stated media reports.
Indian-origin author’s debut novel wins book award in UK
Indian-origin writer Jasbinder Bilan has won a coveted British children’s book award for her debut novel set in the Himalayas, inspired by the special childhood bond with her grandmother.
