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In the UK, last week for the second annual London Defence Conference at King’s College, I was happy to see that climate change had not yet disrupted British weather. Tourists scurried miserably across the slippery streets, jackets buttoned against a cold London spring. But the weather was warm and welcoming compared with the mood among Conservative Party members.

London: Akshata Murty, Britain's Indian First Lady, has begun getting proactive as her husband hit the campaign trail in a tough race ahead for the governing Conservatives, starting with a supportive message to say she's with him «every step of the way» hours after a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak announced July 4 as the general election date on the steps of 10 Downing Street. The 44-year-old businesswoman has used her Instagram handle to post campaign messages in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is hoping to prove all the pre-election surveys forecasting a drubbing for the Tories wrong. The couple, who met while studying at Stanford University in the US and are among the richest incumbents of Downing Street in history in large part down to Murty's Infosys shares worth millions of pounds, are expected to work as a team through the course of the just over five-week-long campaign.

NEW DELHI:New Delhi: A high-ranking British delegation has cancelled its visit to New Delhi ahead of general elections in the UK, two persons aware of the development said, throwing talks on a planned free trade agreement into uncertainty.British prime minister Rishi Sunak has called elections on 4 July.Also read | The team was scheduled to arrive on Tuesday (28 May) to finalize terms on contentious issues such as work visas for Indians, duty relaxations, and imports of British-made electric vehicle, they said.New Delhi had been hopeful of progress on the trade agreement with the UK, frequently sending out teams of Indian officials to London for talks.The most recent was in the second week of May, during which the Indian deputy chief negotiator returned with reports of significant advances on mobility—an Indian demand—and electric vehicles.“The British officials have cancelled their visit without providing a 'specific reason. It is assumed that the announcement of elections may have led to the cancellation of their trip," one of those cited above said.“The deal was progressing very positively.

United States follows with a momentous presidential election a few months later. It happened in 2016, when Britons voted for Brexit and Americans elected Donald Trump, and now it's happening again. Political soothsayers might be tempted to study the results of Britain's July 4 general election for clues about how the United States might vote on Nov. 5. In 2016, after all, the country's shock vote to leave the European Union came to be seen as a canary in the coal mine for Trump's surprise victory later that year.

Inflation is set to ease across Group of Seven economies, according to those countries’ central bankers, but the progress will be uneven. G-7 leaders meeting in Italy are weighing the durability of America’s growth momentum against the perennial sickliness of Europe’s expansion. However, the softer inflation outlook could be challenged by an aging global population as more old people are spending and fewer young people are producing. In the UK, figures on inflation, migration, private-sector activity, retail sales and consumer confidence have all been published since Wednesday morning, hours before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a snap general election. An announcement on household energy bills highlighted the political divide.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's request for dissolving the Parliament and holding fresh General Elections, the UK citizens and parties are gearing up to go to polls sooner than expected. The voters will choose 650 members of the House of Commons, the lower house for a term of five years. The party that commands a majority of seats in the lower house, either alone or in coalition, will form the next government and its leader will be the prime minister. The center-left Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer is considered to be in the strongest position. It will be pitched against the ruling Conservative Party under the command of Rishi Sunak. Polling will be held on July 4.

UK general election gathers momentum after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised many this week with a snap summer poll on July 4, exactly a month after India's election results on June 4, the prospect of an India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) has been kicked into the long grass. While political analysts and strategic experts have expressed confidence that very little should change on the bilateral relationship front whatever the outcome in either election, the very small window that was open for a deal being clinched by the Sunak-led Tory government has now been swept away in the election wave of both countries. The Opposition Labour Party, in the lead in most pre-election surveys, has committed itself to «finish the job» but the timelines will remain uncertain for some time.

Mexico on Wednesday. The ghastly accident left more than 50 people injured.

Rishi Sunak made the surprise announcement on Wednesday amid questions about his leadership due to falling popularity. Shrugging off the voices of criticism, Akshata Murty has shared a small but powerful message for her husband, Rishi Sunak, ahead of the elections.Also Read: Royal family cancels public engagements as UK PM Rishi Sunak calls for surprise summer elections on July 4In a recent post on Instagram, Akshata Murty shared her images with her husband Rishi Sunak and wrote, “I’m with you, every step of the way".A post shared by Akshata Murty (@akshatamurty_official)The couple was paired with blue apparel.

UK General Elections 2024: United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a snap general election on July 4. In a statement from Downing Street on May 22, Sunak said he spoke to King Charles earlier that day to request the dissolution of Parliament for a general election.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was due to address the nation on Wednesday amid mounting expectations that he will call a summer general election. Sunak's office confirmed that he would issue a statement statement after positive economic figures set Britain's political rumor mill alight with speculation that an election might be imminent. Multiple British media outlets said he would name a July 4 date for the election.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a crackdown on agents marketing graduate visa schemes overseas, aiming to project a tough stance on migration before this year’s general elections. This comes after UK's university regulator warned of severe financial strains on institutions due to a decline in international student numbers. According to a Financial Times report, the new measures, anticipated to be revealed next week, will coincide with the release of quarterly migration data from the Home Office and the Office for National Statistics. The crackdown could involve mandatory registration for agents and fines for malpractice. Want to know if you qualify for immigration? Click here Sunak is also considering stricter criteria for the graduate visa scheme, potentially limiting visas to the «best and the brightest.» However, this approach has not yet been formally discussed with ministers. This proposal faces resistance from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, who worry about the financial impact on universities if international student numbers drop further.

dunki route and somehow manages to reach the United Kingdom for a better life there. Upon reaching there, however, he is now likely to be deported to Rwanda, a small country in central Africa. Something of this sort is now going to happen in UK as ‘Rwanda Asylum Plan’ comes into force.

Rishi Sunak. Labour seized the constituency of Blackpool South, in the northwest of England, in the latest by-election defeat for the Tories as it appears on course to lose an upcoming general election.

King Charles III is scheduled to embark on a public visit to a cancer treatment center next Tuesday, marking the beginning of a series of appearances planned in the upcoming weeks. Among King Charles' initial significant commitments, the monarch is set to play host to a state visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan in June, underlining his return to full engagement in his official duties.

UK Member of Parliament (MP) Lisa Cameron called for increased digital training regarding Web3, AI, and blockchain technology in a debate Tuesday, to increase the country’s “necessary talent pipeline” and bolster the UK crypto economy .

Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to further destabilise the Middle East. Here are some of the main reactions so far:

Seriously concerned at escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran: MEA US President Joe Biden promised "ironclad" support for Israel after holding an urgent meeting with top security officials. "I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran's attacks against Israel.

Iran's strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to further destabilise the Middle East. Here are some of the main reactions so far:

Britain's economic output grew by 0.1% in monthly terms in February and January's reading was revised higher, pointing to an exit from recession in early 2024, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a 0.1% month-on-month expansion of gross domestic product.

GBP 29,000, up from GBP 18,600. By early next year, this will have increased two more times to match the Skilled Worker visa salary threshold of GBP 38,700. The UK Home Office said it marks the final measure in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly's package to reduce legal migration and «ensure those arriving here do not burden the taxpayer». «We have reached a tipping point with mass migration. There is no simple solution or easy decision which cuts numbers to levels acceptable to the British people,» said Cleverly.