Only temporary business mobility visas fall within the purview of the ongoing India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and other categories, including student visas, will not form part of the pact, the UK government has informed peers during a House of Lords debate. During a ‘Question for Short Debate’ session in the Upper House of…
GRIMSBY, United Kingdom – British police arrested a 59-year-old man on March 11 on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with a ship crash in the North Sea that sparked a massive blaze, leaving one crew member missing and presumed dead. Investigations have already started into what led a cargo ship to strike a tanker carrying…
LONDON — U.K. officials were concerned about possible environmental damage Tuesday and looking for answers a day after a cargo ship hit a tanker transporting jet fuel for the U.S. military off eastern England, setting both vessels ablaze. Jet fuel from a ruptured tank poured into the North Sea after the Portugal-registered container ship Solong broadsided the…
A cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel off the coast of eastern England Monday, setting both vessels on fire and triggering a major rescue operation, emergency services said. At least 32 people were brought ashore, but their condition was not immediately clear. The operator of the tanker said all of its crew members…
For the first time since India became actively engaged in negotiating bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) two decades ago, the country’s negotiators will have their hands full as the government has begun engaging with three major partners, the EU, the UK, and the US for early conclusion of FTAs. While the negotiations with the US…
Holi, a Hindu festival, is a vibrant display of colour and joy. It is a significant event in India, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This beautiful and unique Indian festival celebrates love, camaraderie, and spending time with friends and family. People prepare colours, gulaal, water guns, balloons, festive delectables, and gujiyas, the excitement…
A massive maritime accident off the coast of East Yorkshire has left one crew member missing and both ships on fire after they collided with each other. The incident happened in the North Sea when the Solong container ship rammed into the Stena Immaculate tanker, which transported jet fuel. The search for the missing sailor…
A major blunder by a UK bank reportedly left one of its customers not just penniless for weeks, but also resulted in the cancellation of the 45-year-old woman’s passport. She is now seeking millions in damages Masithokoze Moyo was left stunned when she learnt that Co-operative Bank marked her dead following her attempt to close…
Following the revelation last week that Meghan Markle actually shares a secret surname with her husband and their two children, there has seemingly been a spark in intrigue over Royal titles. Speaking on her new self-fronted Netflix series last week, the former Suits actress announced that her family have gone by the surname ‘Sussex’ since…
The UK risks becoming an “incubator economy”, where technology start-ups develop before selling or moving abroad, a House of Lords committee has warned. Urgent action is needed by the Government to foster innovative UK companies, including AI and creative technology start-ups, and support them in scaling up, a new report from the Lords Communications and…