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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson received a fresh blow Saturday when senior minister Amber Rudd quit her work and pensions post in protest at his handling of the Brexit crisis. (Photo: AP)

Senior UK Minister Amber Rudd quits in fresh blow for Boris Johnson

The 56-year-old said she felt that Johnson's threat of a messy "no-deal" divorce was a useful negotiating tactic to take...

8 Sept 2019 9:44 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves at the media as he arrives back in Downing Street after attending the weekly Prime Ministers Questions session at the Houses of Parliament in London on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. (AP/Matt Dunham)

Following India protests closely, says UK after Boris Johnson gaffe

The gaffe occurred during the weekly Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons on Wednesday

11 Dec 2020 11:54 AM IST

UKs covid19 job saving scheme to taper off from August, says Rishi Sunak. (AP Photo)

Rishi Sunak sets out plans to taper off UK's Ccovid19 job saving...

From July 1, employers will have maximum flexibility to decide to bring back employees for a number of days per week

30 May 2020 3:13 PM IST

Wockhardt to supply millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines to UK. (PTI Photo)

India's Wockhardt to supply COVID-19 vaccines to UK

UK government reserved one fill-and-finish production line at Wockhardt subsidiary in Wrexham, Wales for exclusive use...

3 Aug 2020 4:27 PM IST

The announcement follows a diplomatic row after the UK had included Covishield in its approved vaccine formulations but refused to recognise Indians vaccinated with it as eligible for travel without quarantine measures. (Photo: AFP)

India, UK decide to facilitate travel between two countries

Britain had on Thursday decided to recognise India's vaccination certification system after prolonged consultations...

8 Oct 2021 4:43 PM IST

England beat Denmark in the semi-finals of the European Football Cup and will now play Italy in the final on Sunday. (Representational Image: AFP)

AA Edit | Soccer's race hurdle

Poetry in motion, which flowing soccer is, may have come like a balm when the coronavirus pandemic raged in many parts...

14 July 2021 12:40 AM IST

The matter of extradition of Vijay Mallya to India has been referred to the Secretary of State of the UK. (Photo: AP)

Centre 'deeply satisfied' with UK Court's verdict on Vijay Mallya

MEA spokesperson said India will continue to work with British government for 'expeditious' implementation of the court...

11 Dec 2018 10:16 AM IST

Supporters of the Dera Sacha Sauda vandalised vehicles in Panchkula. Police used water cannon in an attempt to disperse the crowd. More than 15,000 paramilitary troops and police officers, some on horseback, were deployed in the town of Panchkula. (Photo: AP)

Sirsa violence: UK issues safety advisory to citizens visiting India

At least 31 people were killed and more than 300 others injured in the violence unleashed by Dera Sacha Sauda...

26 Aug 2017 12:07 PM IST

EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier and British Secretary of State for Exiting the EU David Davis attend a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Monday. (Photo: AP)

UK says it may seek 'temporary' customs union with EU after Brexit

Experts have warned it will be extremely difficult to negotiate a new EU-UK free trade agreement before Britain leaves...

15 Aug 2017 12:57 PM IST

Theresa May, UK Prime Minister

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...

24 Jan 2017 4:09 PM IST

WhatsApps end-to-end encryption relies on the generation of unique security keys, using the Signal protocol that are traded and verified between users to guarantee communications are secure.

WhatsApp's encryption can be broken

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

8 May 2017 2:33 PM IST

Police officers man a cordon near the Seven Sisters Road at Finsbury Park where a vehicle struck pedestrians in London on Monday, June 19, 2017. (Photo: AP)

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...

2 July 2017 6:25 PM IST