Marking the first anniversary of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, the United Kingdom on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims and reiterated its strong stance against terrorism.In a tweet, the British High Commission in India said, “Today, we mark one year since the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam. We pay our respects to the victims,…
UK creates ‘smoke-free generation’ with landmark lifetime tobacco ban / Image: file If you were born after 2008, cigarettes could be off-limits for life. In a sweeping government move, the UK is introducing a landmark rule that will steadily raise the legal smoking age until it effectively disappears for future generations. Under this rule, the…
A 13-month-old baby boy was “routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted” before being killed, a UK court has heard, in a case described as deeply distressing.Jamie Varley, 37, a former secondary school teacher, is accused of murdering Preston Davey, a child he and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, were in the process of adopting….
Indian student enrolments fall across 76% of UK universities, survey reveals. Indian student enrolments at UK universities have declined, with new data showing a broader fall in international postgraduate intake ahead of tighter visa rules.A survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association found that 70% of UK universities reported fewer international students joining courses…
The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, paving the way for a “smoke-free generation” by imposing a lifetime ban on cigarette purchases for younger people.The legislation, cleared by both Houses, is being described as one of the most significant anti-smoking measures in decades. Who will be banned from buying cigarettes? Under the…
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%. The UK’s unemployment rate fell unexpectedly to 4.9% in the three months to February, while wage growth slowed to its weakest pace in more than five years, according to data from the Office for National Statistics, the BBC reported.The decline came despite expectations that the rate would remain at…
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has appealed for help after her car was stolen from outside her home in Brentwood, Essex, in the early hours of Sunday.The 34-year-old said the black vehicle was taken around 3am and contained essential hospital equipment used for her twin daughters. She has offered a £10,000 reward for information…
Goan Feni/Image: TOI file Traditional Indian spirits Mahua and Goan Feni have entered the UK market this week, as demand grows for heritage and craft beverages.The launch has been led by UK-based retailer Maharaja Drinks, which introduced a new range featuring three Feni variants and one Mahua spirit.Feni, a Goan spirit made from cashew apples…
An arson attack on a business in Hendon, north-west London, is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, with counter-terrorism officers leading the investigation due to similarities with recent incidents in the area.The Metropolitan Police said a man was seen approaching a row of shops on Friday evening carrying a plastic bag containing three bottles…
Tyler Buchanan admitted targeting 12 companies using SMS phishing to steal over $8m in virtual currency. A British man has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a cybercrime scheme that targeted at least 12 companies and stole at least $8 million in virtual currency, according to the US Department of Justice…
