Page 7 - Latest Updates on Rishi Sunak
UK to benefit from India's progress, says Indian Dy High Commissioner
Ghosh spoke extensively about the growing UK-India ties, the vibrant digital economy, and opportunities in India, the IGF said in a post on the social media platform X
 "UK to benefit from India's progress, says Indian Dy High Commissioner")
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda migration bill suffers blow in Britain's Parliament
John Kerr, a former diplomat who sits in the Lords, said the Rwanda plan was incompatible with our responsibilities under international human rights law
 "Rishi Sunak's Rwanda migration bill suffers blow in Britain's Parliament")
India-UK FTA: 'Majority of issues closed or at advanced stage of talks'
The talks for the pact began in January 2022. The current round of talks is expected to be the final one
 "India-UK FTA: 'Majority of issues closed or at advanced stage of talks'")
Sunak will face UK lawmakers over decision to join US strikes on Yemen
Four Royal Air Force Typhoon jets took part in last week's US-led strikes on sites used by the Iran-backed rebels, who have been attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea
 "Sunak will face UK lawmakers over decision to join US strikes on Yemen")
RAF conducted 'targeted strikes' against Houthi rebel sites: UK PM Sunak
Sunak noted that Houthis in recent months have conducted a series of "dangerous and destabilising attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea
Ongoing India-UK FTA could be brought to successful conclusion: PM Sunak
Rajnath Singh and Rishi Sunak agreed on the need for the two nations to work together in trade, defence and technology sectors, Ministry of Defence said in a press release
 "Ongoing India-UK FTA could be brought to successful conclusion: PM Sunak")
Rajnath Singh meets Rishi Sunak in London during his first official visit
The Defence Minister is currently on an official visit to Great Britain. The visit marks the first visit by a sitting Indian Defence Minister to the UK in more than 20 years
 "Rajnath Singh meets Rishi Sunak in London during his first official visit")
PM Sunak pledges action in Post Office fraud impacting many British Indians
The government, which formally owns Post Office Ltd, has paid out millions in compensation to many of the sub-postmasters impacted but there are many others still waiting for years
 "PM Sunak pledges action in Post Office fraud impacting many British Indians")
UK Oppn raises questions over Akshata Murty's liquidated firm Catamaran
In the past few months, numerous reports about the business dealings of Catamaran Ventures have circulated, reads MacFadden's letter on X
 "UK Oppn raises questions over Akshata Murty's liquidated firm Catamaran")
UK PM Rishi Sunak faces byelection challenge after ex-minister quits
On Thursday, the British Indian leader indicated that he expects to call a general election in the second half of the year
 "UK PM Rishi Sunak faces byelection challenge after ex-minister quits")
PM Rishi Sunak indicates UK general election in second half of 2024
The 43-year-old leader admitted the past year had been "tricky" as the UK dealt with the legacy of COVID, the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza, but promised a "better year" ahead
UK statistics watchdog looking into Rishi Sunak's asylum backlog claim
Earlier this week, the UK Home Office said that 112,000 asylum cases were processed in the past year, which exceeded Sunak's initial target of 92,000 applications pending at the end of 2022
More stringent international student visa norms come into force in UK
The UK Home Office said the changes are aimed at clamping down on people using the student visa as a backdoor route to work in the UK and will see an estimated 140,000 fewer people come to the UK
 "More stringent international student visa norms come into force in UK")
British PM Rishi Sunak keen to clinch FTA with India by April: Report
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is keen to clinch a free trade agreement (FTA) with India in time for Easter, which falls at the end of March 2024, according to a UK media report.
 "British PM Rishi Sunak keen to clinch FTA with India by April: Report")
Self-driving cars could be on British roads by 2026, says UK minister
The minister said he expected to see the owners of such vehicles being able to travel without having to watch where they're going by the end of that year
 "Self-driving cars could be on British roads by 2026, says UK minister")
PM Modi's YouTube channel reaches 20M subscribers, most among world leaders
Compared to PM Modi, US President Joe Biden has 794,000 subscribers on YouTube. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the other hand, has 589,000 subscribers on the video-sharing platform
 "PM Modi's YouTube channel reaches 20M subscribers, most among world leaders")
Rishi Sunak's minister under fire for making joke about date rape drug
British Home Secretary James Cleverly was under fire Sunday for joking about date rape just hours after announcing plans to crack down on what he had dubbed a perverse offence.
 "Rishi Sunak's minister under fire for making joke about date rape drug")
Family Visa salary threshold hike to be in incremental stages: UK govt
The update came on Thursday stating that the threshold will initially rise to GBP 29,000 in early 2024 from the current level of GBP and then be followed by two further increases
 "Family Visa salary threshold hike to be in incremental stages: UK govt")
With elections in sight, PM Rishi Sunak pins hopes on India-UK FTA
The two nations will begin a new round of discussions in the New Year after the 13th round was completed this month
EU, UK approve 3-year postponement of tariffs on electric vehicles
The European Union and the UK approved a three-year postponement of tariffs on electric vehicles, giving carmakers more time to make necessary changes to comply with local content requirements
 "EU, UK approve 3-year postponement of tariffs on electric vehicles")
