British government

PMLA court issues order to execute non-bailable warrant against former IPL czar Lalit Modi

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had registered a case in Chennai in connection with the 2008 deal.

Nov 16, 2016, 19:52 PM IST

UK government says gives green light to Hinkley Point nuclear project

"We have decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station for a generation," Business Secretary Greg Clark said in a statement.

Sep 15, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

Theresa May shakes up British government to prepare for Brexit

A day after replacing David Cameron, May moved to impose her authority by axing a handful of prominent ministers including Justice Secretary Michael Gove.

Jul 14, 2016, 19:57 PM IST

UK government rejects 4m-strong petition for 2nd EU vote

The British government formally rejected a petition signed by more than 4.125 million people calling for a second referendum.

Jul 09, 2016, 15:10 PM IST

EU Parliament urges `immediate` triggering of Brexit process

The European Parliament urged Britain to immediately trigger the divorce process from the European Union after the shock referendum vote by British voters to leave the bloc.

Jun 28, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

''No need to write, David,'' impatient EU tells Cameron

Britain need not send a formal letter to the European Union to trigger a two-year countdown to its exit from the bloc, EU officials said, implying British Prime Minister David Cameron could start the process when he speaks at a summit on Tuesday.

Jun 26, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Britain probes whether some Sharia courts legitimise forced marriage, divorces unfair to women

"There is only one rule of law in our country, which provides rights and security for every citizen," interior minister Theresa May said in a statement.

May 27, 2016, 04:35 AM IST

Setback for India as UK declines to deport Vijay Mallya!

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May 11, 2016, 11:13 AM IST

Tens of thousands in London march against PM, austerity

Some protesters also demanded Cameron quit following revelations that he had shares in an offshore fund set up by his late father.

Apr 16, 2016, 23:07 PM IST

UK's SFO initiates investigation into Tata Steel's operations: Report

 UK`s Serious Fraud Office has initiated a criminal investigation into Tata Steel`s operations, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Apr 08, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

UK govt increases scholarships to attract Indian students

The number of Indian students has decreased in the last few years in the UK following a clamp down on bogus colleges, but the British government is wooing students by increasing scholarships, a British High Commission official said on Friday.

Feb 12, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

Britain delays decision on London airport expansion

An earlier commission had recommended the expansion of Heathrow airport, but that has met fierce resistance from some lawmakers and environmental groups, as well as thousands of people living near the airport.

Dec 11, 2015, 02:01 AM IST

Trump comments on Muslims wrong: British government

The British government condemned comments by US presidential hopeful Donald Trump as "wrong" on Tuesday.

Dec 08, 2015, 21:14 PM IST

UK govt, Tata Steel announce 9 mn pound support package

The 1,200 Tata Steel workers in the UK facing job cuts have been thrown a lifeline with a 9 million pound support package put together by the British government and the Indian steel giant.

Oct 23, 2015, 19:58 PM IST

Britain to build world's most advanced floating lab

 The British government on Monday announced that it is set to build a polar research ship that will be one of the world's most advanced floating labs.

Oct 12, 2015, 22:11 PM IST

UK cracks down on employing illegal workers

UK immigration minister James Brokenshire issued a stark warning to so-called "rogue employers" of hundreds of raids to clamp down on the practice.

Aug 10, 2015, 20:37 PM IST

European stocks climb at open before UK budget, Fed

Europe`s main stock markets advanced at the start of trade on Wednesday, with London rising as investors awaited the British government`s annual budget.

Mar 18, 2015, 14:38 PM IST

Britain to pay back all WWI debts

Britain is to pay back all of its World War I debts, worth some 1.9 billion pounds through a refinancing deal involving the issue of new bonds, finance minister George Osborne said Wednesday.

Dec 03, 2014, 19:08 PM IST

UK lauds India's efforts to reduce poverty, stress on growth

The British government has appreciated India's fast movement towards reduction of poverty with "inclusiveness" and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stress on investment in growth and infrastructure was "encouraging".

Jul 18, 2014, 11:08 AM IST