Britain’s international trade secretary Liz Truss is set to arrive in New Delhi for talks with Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal tomorrow and to work out further details around a proposed Enhanced Trade Partnership between India and the UK, officials stated.
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UK PM Boris Johnson announces new lockdown amid surging coronavirus deaths
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday night ordered a new national lockdown to try to slow a surge in COVID-19 cases that threatens to overwhelm parts of the health system before a vaccine programme reaches a critical mass.
Was too fat when I contracted COVID-19, have lost 26 pounds: Boris Johnson
During an online party conference, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was too fat when he became gravely ill with COVID-19 and that he has since lost 26 pounds (11.79 kg).
Caretaker Irish PM Varadkar warns Ireland to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Indian-origin Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said he believes there is a “growing possibility” of a no-deal Brexit at the end of the year.
Indian-origin MP Suella Braverman sworn in as UK Attorney-General
Indian-origin Suella Braverman was formally sworn in as UK’s new Attorney General at a ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. She had been appointed for the post, in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffled Cabinet, earlier this month.
Indian-origin Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to present UK Budget on March 11
New Indian-origin Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is set to get off to a flying start as he helms the UK government in presenting the Budget on March 11 as previously announced.
Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law Rishi Sunak appointed UK Finance Minister in post-Brexit Cabinet reshuffle
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday named Indian-origin politician Rishi Sunak as his new finance minister, after Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid’s shock resignation following a post-Brexit Cabinet reshuffle.
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.
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.