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Burnham, former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be appointed prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally steps down, in accordance with established procedure.
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Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester known as the ‘King of the North’, is being seen as the chief counter by the Labour leaders to the rising influence of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
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In a social media post, Trump said that if Iran refuses to make a deal, then the United States would need Diego Garcia and its airfield in Fairford. Trump also claimed that Starmer willhave to remain strong in the face of Wokeism.
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Sharing a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said that he had a very productive discussion with British PM Keir Starmer and said that the US holds the right to intervene if the lease deal falls apart.
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The Ministry of External Affairs also said that there was a need to move against Khalistani extremists within the legal frameworks that are available to both sides.
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The United Kingdom has added India to a list of nations whose nationals can be deported immediately if convicted of crimes.
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The Prime Minister confirmed that the recognition would be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September, and stressed that it is “predicated on commitments Australia has received from the Palestinian Authority.”
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A report by the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), titled Transnational Repression in the UK, has alleged that several foreign governments—including India—have engaged in efforts to threaten, monitor, or silence individuals and communities within the United Kingdom.
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PM Narendra Modi's remark came amid growing concerns over the presence of Khalistani extremists in the United Kingdom, who have in the past also created ruckus at the Indian High Commission in London.
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A key feature of the agreement is a significant reduction in tariffs, with India’s average tariff on UK products coming down from 15% to just 3%. This will help Indian consumers and industries to access UK-made products, including medical devices and aerospace components, at more affordable prices, enhancing choice and competitiveness.
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The exodus of the wealthy is primarily driven by the UK government’s decision to overhaul long-standing tax practices, including the abolishment of the 'non-domiciled' (non-dom) status. This regime previously allowed UK residents to avoid taxation on foreign income if they claimed their permanent home was abroad.
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The F35B jet is of American origin and is operated by the UK. It is designed to protect its home nation—but serious questions are now being raised in the British Parliament about the safety of the aircraft’s sensitive technology. Questions are also being raised about its stealth technology.
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India-Pakistan War: SJaishankar held a telephonic conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday with discussions between the two leaders centred around countering terrorism.
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Siddiq resigned as UK treasury minister in January this year, saying her family connections were becoming a “distraction” for the work of Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led government.
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The visit will also see her participating in the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue, where key issues like market access for goods and services, dispute resolution mechanisms, and financial services will be on the agenda.
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In the video shared on X, Mamata Banerjee can be seen jogging with her team in her trademark saree and slippers in London.
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Indian travellers visiting the UK will face higher visa fees, with the cost of a visitor visa increasing by 10%, rising from $149 to $164.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said raising the UK's economic growth is his government's number one priority over the next five years.
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The virginity auction sparked significant attention, with wealthy bidders competing for the opportunity.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a separate statement that it summoned a British embassy official.
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The plan aims to restore productivity growth to an average of 2 percent a year in the next decade, hoping to make London's economy GBP 107 billion larger by 2035.
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