NEW DELHI: Stalled Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the United Kingdom, anticipated to enhance the estimated GBP 42 billion annual bilateral trade relationship, are set to be relaunched early next year.British PM Keir Starmer made the announcement during his address to the UK Parliament, following his participation in the G20 Summit in…
TOI correspondent from London: No. 10 has apologised for serving alcohol and meat at its Diwali party held two weeks ago.On Friday, a Downing Street spokesperson said: “The prime minister was pleased to welcome a range of communities celebrating Diwali to a reception in Downing Street. He paid tribute to the huge contribution the British…
Former US President Donald Trump TOI CORRESPONDENT from London: Donald Trump’s lawyer has written to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to request an immediate investigation into “blatant foreign interference” in the US presidential election by the UK Labour party, alleging that “illegal foreign contributions” were made by Labour to Kamala Harris’ campaign.This comes after a…
The diplomatic crisis between India and Canada worsens as Canada accuses India of involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada hints at possible sanctions, alleging ties between Indian agents and violent activities in Canada. India denies these claims, expelling six Canadian diplomats in retaliation and recalling its high commissioner. The diplomatic…
Justin Trudeau (left), PM Modi, and Keir Starmer NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday spoke to UK PM Keir Starmer, as diplomatic tensions between India and Canada mount over Khalistan leader Nijjar’s killing. “Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, discussed recent developments related…
File photo: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Picture credit: Reuters) Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the first resignation in his new UK government on Saturday when lawmaker Rosie Duffield left the Labour Party. Duffield accused Starmer of hypocrisy for accepting over £100,000 in gifts while cutting an annual £300 winter heating payment for about 10…
Keir Starmer recently met Donald Trump for a two-hour dinner in New York, aiming to establish a positive rapport with the Republican presidential candidate.The Prime Minister attended the meeting alongside Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who previously described Trump as a neo-Nazi sympathiser in 2018 but has since indicated willingness to cooperate with him in office.During…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged British citizens to leave Lebanon “immediately” as clashes between Israel and escalated. Additionally, the UK has deployed approximately 700 troops to Cyprus as a precautionary measure in case an emergency evacuation becomes necessary.“The most important message from me to British nationals in Lebanon is to leave immediately.It is important…
In a slip of the tongue, during his inaugural speech to the Labour Party conference as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of “sausages” before quickly correcting himself to say “hostages.”“I call again for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the return of the sausages … the hostages and…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a stern warning to far-right protesters participating in the worst rioting England has seen in 13 years, stating that they would “regret” their actions. In a televised address, Starmer said, “I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder. Whether directly or those whipping up this action online,…
