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Indian Student's Video Game Project Donates 100% Of Revenues To UK Charities

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2024, London

A new video games project co-founded by an Indian student studying at a university in northern England is donating 100 percent of its revenues to UK charities as part of their mission to create gaming for the good of society.

All You Need To Know About Main Players In UK's General Elections

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 22, 2024, London

The United Kingdom will head to the polls on July 4 in a long-anticipated general election called on Wednesday by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Rishi Sunak Ends Months Of Speculation, Sets July 4 As Election Date

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 22, 2024, London

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July 4, ending months of speculation but not doom-laden forecasts about the size of the government's expected defeat.

UK General Elections To Be Held On July 4: Report

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 22, 2024, London

A UK general election is to be held on July 4, British media reported on Wednesday quoting sources, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with his top ministers.

UK's "Bionic MP" Who Lost Hands, Feet To Sepsis Returns To Parliament

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 22, 2024, London

A British lawmaker received a standing ovation in parliament on Wednesday, as he made his first appearance since having his hands and feet amputated due to sepsis.

What Is Graduate Route Visa That UK PM Rishi Sunak Was Planning To End

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 22, 2024

After strong opposition from key cabinet members, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has decided not togo aheadwith his plan to scrap the Graduate visa.

UK PM Rishi Sunak Abandons Plan To Restrict Graduate Visas After Backlash

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 22, 2024, New Delhi

India sends a vast number of students to study in the UK, more than almost any other country, making up over 40% of all graduate visas.

Ex UK Marine Accused Of Spying For Hong Kong Found Dead. Was Bailed Last Week

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 22, 2024, London

A former member of the UK's Royal Marines, bailed by a court last week over allegations of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence services in a Chinese-linked espionage case, has been found dead, British police said Tuesday.

Court Denies Prince Harry's Bid To Include Rupert Murdoch In Lawsuit

Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2024, London

Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife Meghan nor claims against the media mogul himself, London's High Court said on Tuesday.

"I Am Truly Sorry": UK PM Apologises For Infected Blood Scandal Cover-Up

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2024, London, United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday apologised to thousands of people infected with contaminated blood in a decades-long scandal that a damning report concluded was covered up and largely could have been avoided.

UK's Infected Blood Scandal That Killed 3,000 Was Covered Up: Report

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2024, London, United Kingdom

A decades-long UK scandal in which thousands of people died after being treated with infected blood was covered up and largely could have been avoided, found a bombshell report published on Monday.

Rishi Sunak Faces Backlash Over Plans To Curb UK's Foreign Student Visas: Report

Press Trust of India | Monday May 20, 2024, London

Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering restrictions to the UK's post-study visa which allows graduates to stay on and work for up to two years after their degree course.

Rishi Sunak's Party Trails Opposition By 18 Points: Opinion Poll

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024, London

The opposition Labour Party's lead over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's governing Conservative Party has increased to 18 points, according to an opinion poll published on Saturday.

Missed The Northern Lights? Don't Worry, Another Show Expected Next Month

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 18, 2024

Last week, certain parts of the world were fortunate to glimpse the aurora borealis. If you have missed the spectacular sight, don't worry. There is a possibility of another appearance as early as next month.

Moroccan Who Murdered UK Man In Revenge For War In Gaza Jailed For 45 Years

Reuters | Saturday May 18, 2024, London

A Moroccan man who stabbed a passer-by to death on a British street in what he later told police was revenge for Israeli action in Gaza was jailed for at least 45 years on Friday, with the judge calling the murder an act of terrorism.

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