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Updated : Nov 9, 2026

Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in jail; Judge calls him 'sexual predator'

During the sentencing hearing, Judge Bennathan criticised Brand's attitude towards women, saying that his growing fame had been accompanied by an increasing sense of entitlement

Updated : Nov 6, 2026

Russell Brand faces prison after UK jury convicts him of rape, sexually assaulting 3 women

Brand, 51, denied all the charges and maintained that he had never had non-consensual sex.

Archer had revealed in 2014 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Updated : Oct 6, 2026

British author Jeffrey Archer, known for 'Kane and Abel', dies at 86

British author and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer has died at 86, his publisher said. His death came as he prepared to discuss his final novel, capping a career marked by huge sales and scandal.

Shannon Burns was dismissed after losing her room key and sleeping in a sauna while on a work trip.

Updated : Sep 27, 2026

Fired for sleeping in a sauna? UK techie wants ₹964 crore compensation

The ₹964 crore figure is not a final award; it is the amount Shannon Burns, former VP of engineering at Gitpod — a software firm now owned by OpenAI — is permitted to pursue at a separate remedy hearing where the tribunal will decide the actual payout.

She believes that Nirav Modi should already be serving a prison sentence in India.

Updated : Jul 28, 2026

'He should not be in this country': Ex-UK Home Secretary says India refused illegal migrant returns over Nirav Modi's extradition

She added that she faced significant difficulties during her tenure between 2019 and 2022 in persuading New Delhi to cooperate on migrant issues, adding that the issues complicated India-UK ties.

UK PM Andy Burnham earlier this week carried out an extensive cabinet reshuffle, signaling a decisive move toward the Labour Party's left wing.

Updated : Jul 25, 2026

UK Cabinet: 3 Indian-origin MPs join UK PM Andy Burnham's front bench; Kanishka Narayan gets AI portfolio

UK PM Andy Burnham's first Cabinet reshuffle has boosted the representation of Indian-origin lawmakers, with three Labour MPs taking up key government roles. Among them, Bihar-born Kanishka Narayan has been appointed Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, underscoring the UK's growing focus on emerging technologies.

Who is Kanishka Narayan, Bihar born Labour MP appointed UK's first AI minister.

Updated : Jul 21, 2026

All about Kanishka Narayan, the Indian-origin MP named UK's first AI minister under Andy Burnham

Narayan entered Parliament in the 2024 UK general election after winning the Vale of Glamorgan seat for Labour, becoming Wales' first ethnic minority Member of Parliament

Burnham's nickname, "King of the North," reflects his political influence across northern England rather than any official title.

Updated : Jul 20, 2026

Andy Burnham net worth: How rich is UK's new PM & why is he called 'King of the North'?

Burnham's financial journey mirrors his political career. After entering Parliament in 2001, he held several senior Cabinet portfolios, including Health Secretary and Culture Secretary. In 2017, he became the inaugural Mayor of Greater Manchester, a position that significantly raised his national profile.

British MPs has called for a nationwide ban on new fast-food outlets opening near schools

Updated : Jul 15, 2026

Fast-food lovers, take note: UK eyes strict new rules on takeaways, junk food ads

The committee has urged the UK government to give local councils greater powers to prevent takeaway chains from opening close to schools

India has offered zero tariff on 64% of UK exports, which will gradually rise to 85% of goods.

Updated : Jul 15, 2026

From deal to delivery: India-UK trade pact kicks in as first shipments leave Indian shores

Over $140 million worth of consignments sent; commerce department to work with export promotion councils to help industrial clusters understand benefits of CETA.

The answer is hiding in plain sight — and it says a lot about how the world is going to have to rethink infrastructure in the age of climate change.

Updated : Jul 1, 2026

Roads melt in Europe’s heatwave: Why Indian roads withstand temperatures above 50°C

So why are the European roads failing at temperatures Indian roads laugh off every summer? Find out here

Working alongside the River Roding Trust, volunteers removed around 200 bags of litter, silt, weeds and branches from a 250-metre stretch of the brook.

Updated : Jun 24, 2026

Jail for good work? UK lawyer sentenced to 2 years for cleaning river

The case has drawn scrutiny over action against volunteers while pollution and dumping complaints persist.

Larry the Cat, Britain's famous "Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office"

Updated : Jun 23, 2026

‘Accepted Keir Starmer’s resignation as my chief servant’: Meet Larry the Cat, who outlasted six UK PMs

Larry the Cat, Britain's famous "Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office," has become a symbol of continuity in UK politics, surviving six prime ministers and preparing to welcome a seventh

UK PM Keir Starmer steps down; says accepts parliamentary party's decision with good grace

Updated : Jun 22, 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer steps down: What happens next, how long will it take?

Speaking from 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had accepted that he was no longer the best person to lead Labour into the next general election.

Tushar Kumar is the yougest Indian-origin mayor in the UK

Updated : May 19, 2026

At 23, Tushar Kumar becomes youngest-ever Indian-origin to become mayor in UK

Tushar Kumar lived in Rohtak, Haryana, until age 10 before his parents moved to the UK. His mother, Parveen Rani, also serves on Hertsmere Borough Council and was deputy mayor.

The policy is intended to gradually phase out smoking and reduce long-term pressure on the National Health Service.

Updated : Apr 22, 2026

Are you a Gen Alpha? This country just banned you from ever buying cigarettes, vapes

According to the Ministers, the law is designed to break cycles of addiction and reduce health inequalities linked to tobacco use.

The visit, scheduled from April 27 to 30, comes at a time when ties between the UK and the US are under strain, including disagreements over the Iran war.

Updated : Apr 15, 2026

King Charles III, Queen Camilla to not meet Epstein survivors in US. Here's why

The King will also meet US President Donald Trump privately, followed by a state dinner at the White House.

Starmer was candid about the impact on everyday life in Britain.

Updated : Apr 1, 2026

'This is not our war': UK PM Keir Starmer as Iran war rages on, says this on Hormuz

The strategically vital waterway has been effectively blocked by Iran following Israeli-US strikes — and the consequences are already being felt worldwide.

Starmer said reopening the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global trade and energy supplies.

Updated : Mar 16, 2026

'Not a simple task': UK PM Starmer on reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and serving as the main export route for oil producers in the Gulf.

Stephen Hawking seen sandwiched between bikini women; family says caregivers

Updated : Feb 26, 2026

Epstein Files: Stephen Hawking seen chilling with bikini-clad women, family issues clarification

The image reportedly taken in 2006, shows Hawking smiling and holding a cocktail beside the two women in bikini.

King Charles III with his younger brother Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Updated : Feb 19, 2026

'The Law must take its course': King Charles urges fair investigation for Prince Andrew amid Epstein links

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested in the United Kingdom on Thursday.