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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.

Beatles Legend Paul McCartney Becomes UK's First Billionaire Musician

Edited by Raunaq Lekhi | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

Legendary musician Sir Paul McCartney has officially emerged as the first musician in the United Kingdom to attain billionaire status, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

UK PM Rishi Sunak, Wife Akshata Murty's Wealth Soars In 2024 Rich List

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty, who made their debut in the annual 'Sunday Times Rich List' two years ago, have moved up the ranks in the 2024 edition released on Friday thanks to the Murty's lucrative Infosys shareholding.

UK Police Release Derogatory WhatsApp Chats Of 2 Cops Who "Rated" Female Colleagues

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday May 17, 2024

Two former Merseyside police officers, Inspector Andrew McLullich and PC Paul Jackson, have been exposed for engaging in inappropriate and offensive behavior towards their female colleagues.

Man Dubbed Britain's Kindest Plumber Admits To Fabricating Stories To Gain Donations

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday May 17, 2024

The investigation reveals repeated use of photos of a dead woman and filming a reluctant elderly customer, disregarding his privacy.

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