Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer. | Photo Credit: AP British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that Ukraine had to be “at the heart” of any negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. Mr. Starmer’s remarks come amid fears in Kyiv and its European allies that the U.S. might strike a peace deal without … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his statement on COP29 and G20 Summits at the House of Commons in London on November 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India — expected to significantly boost the estimated GBP 42 billion a year bilateral trade partnership — will be relaunched early … Read more
LONDON: UK-based banks are stepping up lobbying efforts against possible tax hikes in the government’s inaugural Budget on October 30, amid mounting worries it may tap the cash-rich sector to boost Britain’s finances, senior industry sources told Reuters. Finance minister Rachel Reeves is due to meet senior representatives of the banking sector in the coming … Read more
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits The Hub – Solihull Mosque, in Solihull, West Midlands, England, on August 8, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday (August 8, 2024) vowed no “let up” in moves to prevent further far-right riots across England, after more anticipated street violence failed to … Read more
London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned social media companies Thursday they must uphold laws around spreading incendiary misinformation, following unrest blamed on the sharing of unverified details about the Southport knife attack. Addressing the nation from his Downing Street office and residence, Starmer pointed the finger at the role of the firms in two … Read more
A combination photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: AP/ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 6 spoke to newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the two leaders agreed to work towards an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-U.K. free trade agreement, … Read more
Britain Prime Minister-elect and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer waves to the crowd of his supporters with his wife Victoria, at the Tate Modern in London, on July 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer pledged on July 5 to start a period of “national renewal” in the U.K. after his opposition … Read more
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks during an event to launch Labour’s election pledges at The Backstage Centre on May 16, 2024 in Purfleet, United Kingdom. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Britain’s main opposition Labour party on May 16 set out its stall for this year’s general election, outlining six key pledges to voters in … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with U.K.’s Leader of Opposition Keir Starmer during a meeting. | Photo Credit: PTI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on Wednesday, during his visit to London, and expressed optimism that the India-U.K. relationship would be furthered by Labour should the party be in … Read more
Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, is making a statement to MPs now setting out the government’s response to the sacking of 800 workers by P&O Ferries. There are nine measures, he says. First, HM Revenue and Customs will get new resources to check ferry operators are complying with minimum wage law, he says. HMRC will … Read more