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The Punjab government has claimed that Johal is among a group of suspects arrested on allegations of fanning communal disturbance in the state. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

UK worried about ‘torture’ of British citizen arrested in Punjab for ‘target killings’

The Scottish-born Sikh was in Jalandhar with his family for his wedding in October when he was reportedly arrested.

22 Nov 2017 4:53 PM

Ciaran Martin’s stark warning comes after Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday said Russia was ‘weaponizing information.’ (Photo: AP)

Britain’s cyber security alerts about possible Russian meddling in Brexit

The Times of London reported that Russian accounts posted almost 45,000 Brexit messages in 2016 referendum.

15 Nov 2017 8:33 PM

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and British PM Theresa May attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph, London. (Photo: AP)

Turmoil for May as 40 Tory MPs push leadership change

Demands grow for resignation of foreign secretary Boris Johnson over Tehran’s jailing of UK-Iranian woman.

13 Nov 2017 6:42 AM

The latest to go is the Indian-origin international development secretary Priti Patel — who has been accused of carrying out a “freelance foreign aid policy” in West Asia, while ostensibly on holiday.

X’mas has come early for UK Labour

Ms Patel could definitely be a potential foreign secretary whenever a new Tory government is in power.

13 Nov 2017 12:23 AM

May has been struggling to maintain her authority over her party since a snap election on June 8 which she called thinking she would win by a wide margin but instead resulted in her losing her parliamentary majority. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May faces potential ouster as 40 MPs agree to vote no-confidence

An earlier attempt to unseat May in the wake of her disastrous speech at the annual party conference fizzled out.

12 Nov 2017 5:36 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

PM May & her conspiracy-wallas

When interrogated by Ms May’s team, Ms Patel owned up to two of several clandestine meetings and apologised.

11 Nov 2017 1:03 AM

Ms May formally notified the European Union of Britain's intention to leave the EU by triggering Article 50 of the treaty on March 29, setting the clock ticking on a two-year exit process, which has so far failed to yield a divorce deal. (Photo: AP)

Brexit can be revoked, Britain can back-track, says Article 50 author

The day Ms May triggered Article 50, she told the British parliament that there was ‘no turning back.’

10 Nov 2017 5:34 PM

Mordaunt lists India among her countries of interest, having worked with the charity ‘Diabetes UK’ in India. (Photo: AFP)

Pro-Brexit MP Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel in UK cabinet reshuffle

Mordaunt, 44, is a pro-Brexit Conservative party MP for Portsmouth North who has held a number of junior ministerial posts.

10 Nov 2017 4:02 PM

Priti Patel resigns over Israel row; PM May reshuffles team

The 45-year-old minister resigned late Wednesday after a meeting at Downing Street with Prime Minister Theresa May.

10 Nov 2017 6:56 AM

Theresa May is due to meet leaders of other parties on Monday to thrash out a cross-party approach. (Photo: AP/File)

New code of conduct for Conservative party members after harassment allegations

Her governing Conservatives will adopt a new complaints procedure with a hotline for reporting potential breaches.

04 Nov 2017 2:05 PM

$Fallon's resignation is an unwelcome challenge for May, who is struggling to keep her fractious government united as Britain heads for the European Union exit. She replaced Fallon on Thursday with Gavin Williamson, the former Conservative chief whip. (Photo: Twitter)$

UK appoints new defence secy after Michael Fallon faces sexual harassment charges

Michael Fallon has been replaced with Gavin Williamson, the former Conservative chief whip.

03 Nov 2017 2:23 PM

A growing list of sex-harassment claims against British politicians has emerged since the scandal around movie mogul Harvey Weinstein emboldened people. (Photo: AP/File)

As harassment allegations rise, Theresa May likely to shuffle cabinet

The prime minister has summoned party leaders to a meeting next week to discuss how to deal with the problem.

02 Nov 2017 7:41 PM

‘I was scared. I felt ashamed. I know that the Labour Party, like any family, loves a good gossip, and I didn’t want people to know and I also was worried that I wouldn’t be believed if I did,’ Bex Bailey said. (Photo: Twitter)

UK Labour activist says she was raped by party colleague, told not to report it

The disclosure by Bex Bailey is the most serious to emerge in a series of allegations after the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

01 Nov 2017 8:04 PM

On one occasion the Prime Minister said, 'Why can't they just do their job?’ an aide was quoted as saying. (Photo: AP)

‘Sleaze dossier’ of sexual misconduct by Party members shown to British PM Theresa May

Theresa May is likely to be forced into a Cabinet reshuffle.

30 Oct 2017 11:14 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May Theresa May speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels. (Photo: AP)

EU leaders approve first steps to Brexit trade talks

The toughest sticking point has been the bill Britain will pay as it leaves the EU club.

21 Oct 2017 4:43 AM

Virendra Sharma tabled his Early Day Motion 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919' earlier this week and has attracted five additional signatures from British MPs so far. (Image: Twitter)

Indian-origin MP demands apology from Britain for Jallianwalla Bagh massacre

The motion calls on the House of Commons to recognise the importance of the event as a turning point in British India.

20 Oct 2017 11:06 AM

"Many people talking, with much agreement, on my Iran speech today. Participants in the deal are making lots of money on trade with Iran!" President Trump tweeted.(Photo:AP/File)

Participants in nuke deal making lots of money on trade with Iran, says Trump

World leaders have severely criticised Trump for decertifying Iran nuclear deal

14 Oct 2017 2:01 PM

'A no deal will be a very bad deal,' Barnier said.

Britain and the EU are stuck in a 'disturbing' deadlock over the Brexit divorce bill

The possibility of Britain leaving without a deal has suddenly become a reality in recent days.

12 Oct 2017 6:09 PM

UK reaffirms commitment to Iran nuclear deal in call with Trump: Theresa May

'The nuclear deal was a crucial agreement that neutralised Iran’s nuclear threat,' UK's foreign minister Boris Johnson said.

11 Oct 2017 11:42 AM

Theresa May may sack Boris Johnson over Brexit stance

The speculation about May’s position comes ahead of crucial Brexit talks between Britain and the EU.

09 Oct 2017 1:22 AM

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