No smooth sailing ahead for Rishi Sunak
While the British PM lays his plans to build back Britain, he is aware that Labour leaders will not give it a smooth passage, as much of today's skyrocketing prices is of his own…
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Indians delight in Rishi Sunak’s rise to UK PM on Diwali
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The art of apologising: UK, Germany and Japan
The writer reviews differing apology styles of the countries and questions Tokyo's way of doing so.
UK seeks Bangladesh’s support for unity of Ukraine at UN General Assembly
Countries will be asked to state their stance on the issue by voting on a resolution condemning Russia's move to annex Ukrainian territory.
Pound’s record drop hits money changers in S’pore, sparks interest in travel to UK
Those likely to benefit from the drop would be Singaporeans looking to invest in the property sector in Britain or to travel there, said an economist.
Days of British Parliament as effective govt are numbered
After Mrs Margaret Thatcher was overthrown by her own party members in 1990, no British political leader has emerged to reverse the secular decline.
Vietnam’s banks capitalise on trade success of UKVFTA to boost lending
The free trade agreement has already helped Vietnam’s exports to the UK surge by 16.4 per cent year-on-year to US$5.7 billion in 2021.
South Korea, UK hold 1st defense strategic dialogue to promote multifaceted security cooperation
South Korea and the UK have elevated director-level talks on defense policy to a vice-ministerial level defense strategic dialogue.
UK announces new points-based immigration system
The new “Points-Based Immigration System” will award points for specific skills, professions, salaries or alifications/attributes, and visas will be awarded to those who gain…
Britain rolls out red carpet for Modi, Indian investment
Theresa May’s government rolled out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is set to invest in post-Brexit UK. Britain has rolled out the red carpet for…