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Diageo Wins $135 Million Claim Against Vijay Mallya in UK Court

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 25, 2019

Over and above the $135 million, Vijay Mallya is liable to pay interest incurred at a commercial rate as well as 200,000 pounds towards legal costs.

"I Feel Badly For Theresa," Donald Trump Says Of UK PM's Resignation

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 25, 2019

US President Donald Trump said Friday he felt sorry for British Prime Minister Theresa May, who has resigned after three years of turmoil surrounding her country's "Brexit" from the European Union.

UK Watchdog Finds Students 'Unfairly' Deported Over English Test Scam

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 24, 2019

The UK's spending watchdog on Friday issued a damning rebuke of the British government's handling of a visa row involving compulsory English tests given by thousands of overseas students, many of them from India.

After World Car Of The Year, Jaguar I-Pace Wins Powertrain Awards

CarAndBike Team | Thursday May 23, 2019

The Jaguar I-Pace has won 66 global awards since it was revealed a little more than a year ago, including the 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, World Green Car, European Car of the Year, and German, Norwegian and UK Car of the Year.

EE Keeps Huawei in First British 5G Network but Halts Handsets

Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

EE said on Wednesday its 5G network would rely on equipment made by Huawei, at least for the first few years, as it announced plans to switch on the next-generation services on May 30.

UK's May Will Still Be PM When Trump Visits In June: British Minister

World News | Thomson Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Britain's foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that Theresa May would still be prime minister when U.S. President DonaldTrumpvisits Britain in early June.

Britain Postpones Brexit Vote, Says Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

The British government on Thursday postponed Theresa May's final Brexit showdown in parliament following an outcry over concessions that looked set to speed up the end of her tumultuous spell as premier.

Apple to Be More Upfront About iPhone Battery Health and Performance, UK Watchdog Says

Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday that Apple has committed to be "clearer and more upfront" with iPhone users about battery health and performance.

Six-Year-Old Sikh Girl Banned From Carrying Kirpan To School In London: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2019

Some comments made by parents about the incident are now being probed by the police as potential hate crimes, the report added. An investigation is being carried out. A spokeswoman for the South Yorkshire Police said: "Police are aware that a religious kirpan was brought into the school by a six-year-old pupil."

British Prime Minister Theresa May To Quit On Friday: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Prime Minister Theresa May was under intense pressure to name a date for her departure after her final Brexit gambit failed, overshadowing a European election that will show a United Kingdom still riven by divisions over its EU divorce.

British Protesters Inflate Orange "Trump Baby" Blimp Ahead Of State Visit

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

British protesters inflated a blimp depicting Donald Trump as a snarling, nappy-wearing orange baby on Wednesday, a trial run ahead of a planned flight during the US president's state visit to Britain next month.

UK Had Warned 16 NATO Allies Of Russia Hacking Attempts: Foreign Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

Britain has shared with 16 NATO allies details of malicious Russian cyber activity in their countries over the last 18 months, foreign minister Jeremy Hunt was to say on Thursday.

UK House Of Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom Resigns Over Brexit Plan

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Prominent Brexit supporter Andrea Leadsom resigned from Prime Minister Theresa May's government on Wednesday, piling pressure on the British leader after a new Brexit gambit backfired and fuelled calls for her to quit.

EE, Vodafone Suspend Launch of Huawei 5G Phones in the UK

Associated Press | Wednesday May 22, 2019

EE and Vodafone said Wednesday they are pausing the launch of Huawei smartphones that can be used on next generation mobile networks.

Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Shutters Most UK Restaurants, 1,000 Jobs Go

World News | Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2019

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain went into administration on Tuesday, leaving 1,000 people without jobs as the majority of branches ceased trading immediately in the latest blow for Britain's high street.