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Britain’s ban came after the US barred laptops in cabins on flights from 10 Mideast airports over concerns about explosives on planes. (Photo: AFP)

Britain eases ban on laptops, tablets in some flights from Turkey

The Department for Transport said on Friday that the rule no longer applies to flights from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen airport.

29 Jul 2017 9:41 AM

London mayor warns against 'roll out the red carpet' for Donald Trump

An invitation to a State Visit to the UK was extended to Trump and US First Lady Melania by British PM May on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.

18 Jul 2017 6:40 PM

Police figures released in March had showed a considerable rise in hate crimes in London over the previous year. (Photo: AP/Representational)

UK launches new fund to counter hate crimes after London mosque attack

Eligible religious organisations can apply for a range of security measures, such as CCTV cameras, and protective fencing.

02 Jul 2017 6:25 PM

Forensic officers move the van at Finsbury Park in north London, where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday. (Photo: File/AP)

Digital force fields are set to stop terrorists attacks in UK

The UK's Dept for Transport is investigating the use of internet-based solutions to counter a recent spate of terror attacks using cars.

01 Jul 2017 5:15 PM

Alpesh Patel, of London-based Aaryas Careers Ltd, was also directed to repay a total of 172,600 pounds to complainants and 7,460 pounds by way of a penalty to the UK's Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC). (Photo: File/Representational)

Indian-origin immigration adviser banned for UK visa fraud

Alpesh Patel was entrusted to advise vulnerable people who could not handle their immigration cases on their own.

30 Jun 2017 4:15 PM

Theresa May's party failed to win a majority in parliament in Britain's elections. (Photo: AP)

UK's Theresa May faces first major test in Parliament

If Conservatives were to lose, it could trigger another general election and DUP support will be crucial to ensure the vote goes through.

29 Jun 2017 6:52 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party leader C.K. Bose branded Imam Burkati anti-national. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Have been allowed by 'British Raj', will not remove my red beacon: Imam Barkati

I will continue to use it since I have permission from the erstwhile British government, he added.

09 May 2017 9:07 PM

WhatsApp's encryption can be broken

The UK government recently passed the Investigatory Powers Act, forcing tech companies to hand over web histories to them.

08 May 2017 2:33 PM

Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. (Photo: AP)

Centre to take all steps to get Mallya back to India: Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu said that the centre will take required steps to ensure that he is brought back to India and tried according to the law.

19 Apr 2017 1:06 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May. (Photo: AP)

UK government loses Brexit case, must consult Parliament

The ruling forces the government to put a bill before Parliament, giving pro-EU politicians a chance to soften the terms of Brexit.

24 Jan 2017 4:09 PM

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