The UK has imposed fresh sanctions on 90 entities, including Indian firm Nayara Energy, to cut off Russian oil revenues. These measures aim to weaken Putin's financial resources amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The UK government will require migrants applying for work visas to demonstrate A-level (B2) English proficiency from January 2026. International students must secure graduate jobs within 18 months of finishing studies from January 2027, down from two years. The new rule is set to hit Indian students as the UK is a top higher study destination for them.
Diwali was celebrated at 10 Downing Street with traditional diyas and prayers. Lighting the ceremonial lamp on behalf of the Prime Minister, Reed said this year's observance carried "greater significance" as it coincided with the "historic" Gaza peace plan agreed in Egypt.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer led the largest trade delegation to India, securing £1.3 billion in investments and creating 10,600 jobs in the UK. He said his talks with Prime Minister Modi focused on expanding cooperation across education, technology, and defence.
The UK government has firmly denied involvement in dropping a high-profile spying case linked to China. The controversy raises questions about national security amid plans for a new Chinese embassy in London.
British anti-immigrant activist Tommy Robinson said that Elon Musk, who often reposts his messages on X and appeared at the rally by videolink, had "picked up the legal bill for this absolute state persecution."
A mobile given to be repaired in the UK revealed horrific sex assaults, including of children, by an Indian-origin man. Vruj Patel, 26, was jailed for over 22 years for rape and assault, while his brother Kishan Patel received 15 months for possessing indecent images.
Manchester synagogue attacker, 35-year-old Jihad al-Shamie, killed two worshippers and injured three during Yom Kippur. UK police say he called emergency services to pledge allegiance to ISIS during the attack.
British MP and shadow minister Robert Jenrick labelled Birmingham's multicultural Soho Road, home to Indian and Pakistani communities, a "slum" and "one of the worst integrated places" in the UK. His remarks triggered a backlash with locals, business leaders, and politicians fiercely defending the area.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer kicked off Britain's largest-ever trade mission to India with a witty in-flight address from the cockpit, ahead of talks with PM Modi to boost bilateral trade and investment.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ruled out a visa deal with India ahead of his trade-focused visit, saying immigration won't feature in talks as he faces political pressure at home.
The Metropolitan Police said the operation, codenamed Echosteep, has led to 46 arrests, uncovering a pipeline of crime that stretches from London's streets to international smuggling routes.
Two individuals wearing balaclavas tried to force their way into the mosque on Saturday night, and when they failed, they poured gasoline on the steps and set them on fire.
The 43-year-old Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne told Canadian actor Eugene Levy during filming at Windsor Castle for 'The Reluctant Traveller' that change was on his agenda.
Police identified the Manchester synagogue attacker as Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, shot dead after ramming pedestrians and stabbing a man during Yom Kippur, killing two.
Two people were killed and several injured in a vehicle ramming and stabbing attack outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, before police fatally shot the suspect.
Manpreet Jatana, 34, and Jaskiret Singh Uppal, 36, appeared at the Old Bailey criminal court on Tuesday charged with the murder of their daughter, Penelope Chandrie.
