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British lawmakers accuse PM Starmer of 'colonial mindset' in slavery reparations debate

Britain has so far rejected calls for reparations but some campaigners hoped Starmer's new Labour government would be more open to it.

27 October 2024, 15:10 IST

British lawmakers accuse PM Starmer of 'colonial mindset' in slavery reparations debate

British lawmakers accuse PM Starmer of 'colonial mindset' in slavery reparations debate

British lawmakers accuse PM Starmer of 'colonial mindset' in slavery reparations debate

27 October 2024, 15:10 IST

New UK sanctions target extremist Israeli settler outposts in West Bank

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for a crackdown on settler violence in West Asia as he announced sanctions targeting three settler outposts and four organisations that have 'supported, incited and promoted violence' against Palestinian communities in the West Bank.

15 October 2024, 16:40 IST

New UK sanctions target extremist Israeli settler outposts in West Bank

New UK sanctions target extremist Israeli settler outposts in West Bank

New UK sanctions target extremist Israeli settler outposts in West Bank

15 October 2024, 16:40 IST

UK PM Starmer and Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's military needs in London talks

The spokesperson also reiterated Britain's view that Ukraine has the right, in certain circumstances, to strike targets inside Russian territory, but said that Britain's stance on the use of its long-range Storm Shadow missiles was unchanged.

10 October 2024, 11:51 IST

UK PM Starmer and Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's military needs in London talks

UK PM Starmer and Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's military needs in London talks

UK PM Starmer and Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's military needs in London talks

10 October 2024, 11:51 IST

UK police say no evidence of gunshot near taxi carrying Private Eye editor

Police had initially launched an investigation into a suspected firearms discharge in Soho, central London, on Tuesday morning, after a taxi driver had reported a shot being fired towards his vehicle. There were no injuries.

02 October 2024, 11:50 IST

UK police say no evidence of gunshot near taxi carrying Private Eye editor

UK police say no evidence of gunshot near taxi carrying Private Eye editor

UK police say no evidence of gunshot near taxi carrying Private Eye editor

02 October 2024, 11:50 IST

British Indian community invites UK PM Starmer to pay respects to Lord Basaveshwara

The foundation is responsible for the installation of the statue of Lord Basaveshwara, which stands opposite the British Parliament.

26 September 2024, 15:10 IST

British Indian community invites UK PM Starmer to pay respects to Lord Basaveshwara

British Indian community invites UK PM Starmer to pay respects to Lord Basaveshwara

British Indian community invites UK PM Starmer to pay respects to Lord Basaveshwara

26 September 2024, 15:10 IST

King Charles calls for unity and understanding after riots in UK

King Charles, with his statement, has made his first intervention since riots began.

09 August 2024, 21:01 IST

King Charles calls for unity and understanding after riots in UK

King Charles calls for unity and understanding after riots in UK

King Charles calls for unity and understanding after riots in UK

09 August 2024, 21:01 IST

UK calls for ‘swift action’ to restore democracy in Bangladesh

There was no comment regarding speculation around London being the final destination of Hasina, whose niece – Tulip Siddiq, the daughter of UK dual national Sheikh Rehana – is based in north London as a Labour Party member of Parliament from Hampstead and Highgate.

05 August 2024, 19:30 IST

UK calls for ‘swift action’ to restore democracy in Bangladesh

UK calls for ‘swift action’ to restore democracy in Bangladesh

UK calls for ‘swift action’ to restore democracy in Bangladesh

05 August 2024, 19:30 IST

UK agency reports explosion near ship east of Yemen's Aden

If the Houthis claim responsibility, the incident would be their first since Israel carried out a retaliatory airstrike against the group in the port of Hodeidah.

03 August 2024, 19:07 IST

UK agency reports explosion near ship east of Yemen's Aden

UK agency reports explosion near ship east of Yemen's Aden

UK agency reports explosion near ship east of Yemen's Aden

03 August 2024, 19:07 IST

Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings

Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Helena Barron said in a statement, 'The safety of the public is our utmost priority and when we became aware that a protest had been planned, we ensured there was an increased policing presence in the city'.

03 August 2024, 03:12 IST

Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings

Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings

Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings

03 August 2024, 03:12 IST

Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child pictures charges

Edwards was the BBC's highest paid journalist and top news anchor until he quit in April, following allegations he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos, something which is unconnected to the criminal charges.

31 July 2024, 12:55 IST

Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child pictures charges

Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child pictures charges

Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child pictures charges

31 July 2024, 12:55 IST