(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe long-awaited trade deal between India and Britain is likely to be signed after the completion of elections in the United Kingdom as the officials of India and the United Kingdom met virtually on May 7 last month.Last month, the Ministry of Commerce organised a Chintan Shivir to provide information related to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the stakeholders and officials. During the meeting officials discussed strategies and vision for 2047, economic assessments and modelling of FTAs, inclusion of new disciplines like environment, labour, gender issues, and digital trade.The meeting was organised under the Chintan Shivir initiative of the commerce ministry, GoI.Britain's PM Rishi Sunak has called for a snap election in the country. July 4 is the date of elections in the UK.A total of 13 rounds of negotiations for the India-UK FTA have been held so far, and the 14th round began on January 10, 2024.reported last month, citing sources that chapter-wise textual negotiations have nearly been completed, and negotiations on goods and services were at an advanced stage.The trade negotiations between both countries opened in January 2022. It aims to secure an "ambitious" outcome for bilateral trade - currently worth around GBP 38.1 billion a year, according to official statistics.The UK wants India to drastically lower tariffs on UK exports, which can now be as high as 150 per cent, including food, automobiles, and whisky. It includes FTA talks with the UK, EU, Australia, Eurasian Economic Union and Peru.

Keir Starmer’s party received a total of £926,908 in the first week, according to the Electoral Commission. Labour received more donations than the Conservatives in the first week of the campaign, including £500,000 from the producer of Love Actually and Notting Hill, figures show. Donors gave Labour £926,908, but only £574,918 to the Tories in the week starting with the dissolution of parliament on 30 May, according to Electoral Commission records. It marks a return to political donations for Kenworthy, who gave David Miliband £5,000 towards his campaign for the Labour leadership in 2010. Details of donations made in the general election campaign will be published twice more before polling day, covering the period up to 19 June.

The UK Environment Agency has been hampered by government budget cuts and policies, leading to deteriorating environmental conditions despite the agency’s expansive remit and potential. In short:Former and current staff express frustration over reduced resources and diminished proactive pollution inspections. Political and economic pressures have led to less enforcement and a softer regulatory approach, impacting water and agricultural pollution oversight. Public and political awareness of environmental degradation is rising, particularly around river pollution, but funding restoration remains uncertain. The weakening of the Environment Agency's capabilities also undermines the UK's ability to meet its climate commitments, potentially setting back progress on national and global environmental goals.

A Royal Borough councillor voiced her worry over the lack of knowledge of some major cost elements for a project looking to bring part adult services back in-house at the Royal Borough. The council looking to bring the statutory part of adult services back in-house from Optalis, a care service provider jointly owned by the Royal Borough and Wokingham Borough Council (WBC). The changes will also create a £306,590 reduction in the Optalis contract, and the money will be re-deployed to council support services. But he explained that there are opportunities through the Mosaic system to automate elements that are currently done manually in the council. The new Mosaic case management system will replace the the council's case management system PARIS.

Fifteen years – that’s how long Minecraft has been captivating millions of people as they create worlds where they can be exactly who they want to be. There’s excitement, adventure and intrigue but there’s a lot more to it than fun. Over the years it’s been praised for being a tool that can help improve mental health by enhancing social skills, boosting creativity, reducing stress and developing problem-solving skills. Microsoft, which bought the game from founder Markus Persson in 2014, recently held a 15-day celebration in honour of the game’s 15th anniversary, discounting the price of some games and giving away loads of free stuff such as character creator items, maps and add-ons so players could hold their own parties in the game.

ExclusivePro-Palestine protesters are planning a number of demonstrations at Euro 2024 to express support for Gaza as the war rages on in the Middle East, i understands. Activists are hoping to garner further support for Palestinians while the spotlight of the world is on Germany, amid rising tensions in the host nation. A number of human rights lawyers filed a recent motion to the Berlin administrative court to halt the supply of weapons. In the run-up to Euro 2024, both Bosnia and Republic of Ireland fans have displayed flags at friendlies against Italy and Belgium, respectively. One complication has been avoided when deeming if protests or symbols are provocative as Russia have been banned from Euro 2024.

England are among the favouries for glory at Euro 2024 - but will they finally end their long wait for major tournament silverware? Including England's three group stage fixtures, they'll need to come through a total of seven fixtures in Germany if they're to claim Euro 2024 glory. Here are details of England's fixtures - and potential fixtures - in full, along with predicted results... When are England's Group C fixtures taking place at Euro 2024? talkSPORT will bring you live commentary of EVERY game at Euro 2024.

Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has highlighted significant delays and inadequate conditions at UK border posts following Brexit. The facilities for drivers at these posts are criticized for being insufficient, often lacking basic amenities beyond water. A detailed report by TLN, shared with the Guardian, voices concerns from hauliers about drivers' reluctance to undertake UK jobs under current conditions. TLN urges the UK government and port authorities to enhance facilities for drivers at these locations. It claimed that often companies can receive bills of between £300 and £800 for checks at privately run border posts but have no information on what checks took place.

A man has been arrested following an incident which saw a car hit a gas main in Diss yesterday. Officers from Norfolk Police were called just after 4pm to reports a car had struck a house and damaged a gas meter in Willbye Avenue. Officers and fire crews from Diss and Harleston attended the incident, and found the driver had left but a damaged car was found nearby. Fire crews and Norfolk Police were called to the incident in Willbye Avenue, Diss. One man suffered a minor injury during the incident which did not require hospital treatment.

With the safe return of the hostages crucial to any deal for a ceasefire, a senior Hamas official has said that “no one has an idea” how many of the 120 remaining hostages in Gaza are alive. The UN’s relief agency for Palestinians, the largest aid organisation operating in Gaza, has accused Israeli authorities of frequently preventing it from delivering aid. “Today, the instigator of an insurrection is returning to the scene of the crime,” Pelosi said in a statement. “The way that that [the younger] generation is curious about their own identity is really powerful,” she said, with vim. I know who I am!’ It never ends.”Sign upFirst Thing is delivered to thousands of inboxes every weekday.

The Italian deserves credit for convincing Yildiz and Uzun to represent Turkey as they were eligible for Germany, too. The iconThis is a really tough pick as you could make a case for Yildiz, Uzun or Hakan Calhanoglu. But at just 19, Arda Guler has become the face of a resurgent Turkey team. Culinary delightOne of the best Turkish snacks is an assortment of salted nuts, including pistachios, peanuts, dried chickpeas and hazelnuts, among others. Turkey team guide written by Emre Sarigul for turkish-football.com

For me, three teams stand above the rest as favourites at Euro 2024. It’s a huge tournament for Gareth Southgate and his senior players, and Gareth is right to say that the job is all about winning now. The squad is not as good as the one that came so close at Euro 2020. It has a lot of really good individual players, but is not as balanced in terms of the mix between senior guys and those new to the international scene. Injuries and people losing form have taken important players such as Harry Maguire, Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford out of the equation, and Gareth

Gambling adverts should carry warnings emphasising gambling’s addictive nature, the GambleAware charity has said. It has called for the current industry-led slogan ‘Take Time To Think’ (TTTT) to be replaced with a “more compelling” message on gambling harms. According to the National Gambling Helpline, the number of people seeking help for addiction rose by over 10,000 last year. Researchers found that alternatives including ‘Gambling comes at a cost’, ‘Gambling can grip anyone’, and ‘Gambling can be addictive’, were more likely to encourage people to “self-appraise their gambling”. Increasing problemIn 2023, more than 52,000 people called the National Gambling Helpline asking for support or counselling, up from around 42,000 in 2022.

I never imagined that one day, I’d be at her wedding.’I knew it wasn’t a normal phone call. A man was asking if I could sing at a wedding he was organising. She liked what she heard and wanted me as the only singer at her wedding. I never imagined that one day I’d be at her wedding. Not all marriages last for ever, though I’d certainly say yes if Madonna wanted me to sing at her wedding again.

You can also find more details on bus routes to get to Co-op Live here. Food prices include £12.50 for a classic burger, £11 for a hotdog, £8.25 for Co-op pies and £7.50 for Carr's pastiesIs there parking at Co-op Live? The official Co-op Live mobile app has been created to help streamline the process of getting into the venue. Co-op Live operates on a one bag per person policy. You can see the full list of banned items at Co-op Live here.