The United Kingdom government on Monday announced plans to double fast-track visas for scientists from around the world, including from India.
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Indian-origin medical association chief warns UK PM about NHS crash
The Indian-origin chief of one of the United Kingdom’s leading medical associations has urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ramp up funding for the country’s state-run National Health Service (NHS).
Indian-origin UK postmasters awarded settlement after winning post office stealing scandal case
Over 550 sub-postmasters in the United Kingdom, many of them of Indian-origin, were awarded a GBP 57.8 million settlement by the UK High Court in cases involving a faulty IT system that accused them of stealing funds from the UK’s Post Office.
New UK visa plan to hire doctors, nurses from India and other countries
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).
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-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.
