New Delhi:The Indian automobile industry reacted with caution to FTA with the UK, which aims to reduce import duty to 10%. Companies, which are awaiting finer details, fear that lower tariff rates may be replicated in other trade agreements under discussion. The auto industry is looking for details, such as by when (time period) the import duty for cars from the UK will come down to 10%. "Indians might be able to buy premium cars from UK at right price point as soon as they are launched globally. It probably won't shake up our local car manufacturers too much because most Indian consumers still prefer more affordable options."

May 07, 2025 02:12 UTC

The India-UK trade agreement brings optimism to Indian garment makers, offering a 10% duty cut and a level playing field against competitors like Bangladesh. This deal, expected to boost apparel exports and create jobs, also benefits sectors like gems, jewellery, and frozen prawns, potentially offsetting losses from US trade uncertainties. New Delhi: Indian garment makers, whose products often lost out to cheaper goods from Bangladesh, can now hope to gain some shelf space in London stores, thanks to a 10% duty cut under the trade deal with the UK. "With zero tariffs, we can hope to increase our exports to around $2.5 billion over the next one-and-a-half or two years. It will help us fill up some of the gap caused by the US actions," said Kirit Bhansali, chairman of the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council.

May 07, 2025 01:38 UTC

Taxes, government debt, violent crime and the cost of living are all at record highs. This is no place for the wealthy and successful. Or so everyone’s saying these days in Chelsea, Notting Hill and Mayfair, between Pilates, property valuations and prepping for the next half-term escape. And yes, I have several wealthy acquaintances who have recently upped sticks. A friend from university, now a partner at a private equity firm with a stake in a Premier League football team, put his children in boarding schools in Berkshire

May 06, 2025 23:11 UTC

Pakistan (10,542), Afghanistan (8,508) and Iran (8,099) were the most common nationalities claiming asylum in 2024, together representing 25% of people claiming asylum. Asylum grants permanent UK residency, unlike work and study visas, which are temporary. However, the number of UK work and study visas dropped in 2024, compared to the year before. Nearly 10,000 claimants living in taxpayer-funded accommodation, including hotels, were originally on work or study visas, The Times reported. Asylum seekers can claim protection for family members, with a surge in Indians and Nigerians claiming study and work visas with dependants in the last three years, reported The Times.

May 06, 2025 21:50 UTC

England are likely to have more players at a lucrative seven-a-side tournament this month than any of their main rivals at Euro 2025. The final four of eight teams involved in the inaugural edition of the World Sevens Football (W7F) have been confirmed. Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma and Rosengard have joined the quartet announced two weeks ago: Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Benfica and Ajax. England are the only country represented by two clubs, and their national team could be the most affected by the competition, which falls six weeks before Euro 2025. City have crucial England players

May 06, 2025 18:58 UTC





Britain has especially been a hot spot for anti-Musk satire and art, helping to fuel the pushback against the American brand, which once dominated electric car sales across much of Europe. Norway, where Tesla has played an essential role in helping the country reach its goal of having all new vehicles sold be emission-free by the end of this year, was an outlier. Registrations there of the Model Y increased in April. But more than half of those were for used cars, not the latest updated Juniper version, according to the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council. It noted that Tesla’s share of the market, which it long dominated, had slipped to 11 percent, down from 18 percent a year earlier.

May 06, 2025 16:49 UTC

This article explores the concept of coproduction and looks at how we can use it to build more sustainable and cost-effective services. Citation: Rodger S (2025) Coproduction of healthcare services: what is it all about? A patient who has a significant knowledge of their condition and treatment, in addition to self-management skills, is a huge resource for health services (Boulet, 2016). Evaluation could help take coproduction from the outskirts of the health service into the middle, proving its worth. Coproduction, if done well, will also foster stronger relationships within communities and with health services, which will aid a shift towards services that are focused on prevention and partnership rather than on consumers and providers.

May 06, 2025 16:16 UTC

A-LEVEL student Ellie Gould was a vivacious 17-year-old with a bright future ahead of her when she met Thomas Griffiths. “The justice system let Ellie and our family down. “Less than 24 hours later, he murdered her, and it’s an insult we haven’t got the justice we deserve. We haven’t included the details of the sentence Ellie’s murderer must serve – in order not to spoil proceedings ahead of the mock TV court hearing. We certainly don’t believe his minimum sentence is justice for Ellie and it makes me so upset.

May 06, 2025 16:01 UTC

On Friday, April 25, the brand marked a significant milestone with a celebration in the heart of New York City. This milestone marks more than 80% growth in just 18 months, cementing KPOT as one of the fastest-growing concepts in the restaurant industry. KPOT offers a diverse culinary experience with an extensive selection of premium meats, fresh seafood, and crisp vegetables for both its BBQ and Hot Pot offerings. Times Square VideoKnown for its high-energy, interactive approach to Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, KPOT has become a go-to destination for communal dining, blending traditional flavors with a modern, tech-savvy experience. On Friday, April 25, the brand marked a significant milestone with a celebration in the heart of New York City.

May 06, 2025 11:55 UTC

Representative Image (AI-generated)LONDON: Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood on Tuesday said two of his forthcoming shows with Israeli-born rock musician Dudu Tassa had been cancelled due to " credible threats ".The guitarist and keyboardist had been due to perform two dates with Tassa in the western English city of Bristol and in London in June. pro-Palestinian activist movement that advocates political and economic action against Israel over its treatment of Palestinians welcomed the announcement. "Palestinians welcome the cancellation of both of their UK shows. "Radiohead performed in Tel Aviv in 2017 despite being urged to cancel as part of a cultural boycott. "We don't endorse Netanyahu any more than Trump, but we still play in America," he added.

May 06, 2025 11:45 UTC

He may be the youngest royal, but Prince Louis has quickly emerged as one of the favourites. His unapologetic mischief has provided much-needed comic relief at almost every one of his appearances, with fans eagerly awaiting what the young prince does next. Bring it on, Prince Louis.

May 06, 2025 10:33 UTC

THE SUNCarlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement over his exit, according to reports. Image: Carlo Ancelotti looks on during last month's game between Real Madrid and ValenciaHarry Kane and his Bayern Munich team-mates were blocked by club officials from holding a title party in Ibiza. DAILY MIRRORDominik Szoboszlai has sent a heartfelt message to Trent Alexander-Arnold, urging him to "enjoy" what's next after the defender confirmed his Liverpool exit. The defender joined Gers in 2022 after spending time in the academy set-ups at Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City. Celtic are pricing Gustaf Lagerbielke out of his dream move to Dutch football, according to Twente Enschede technical director Arnold Bruggink.

May 06, 2025 09:29 UTC

Latest Home Office figures, external show that more than 108,000 people claimed asylum in the UK last year - the highest level since records began in 1979. In total, 10,542 Pakistani nationals claimed asylum - the most of any nationality. Some 2,862 Sri Lankan nationals and 2,841 Nigerian nationals claimed asylum in the same period. The number of UK work and study visas dropped in 2024, compared to the year before. New rules introduced by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a bid to reduce migration levels appear to have contributed to the fall.

May 06, 2025 08:01 UTC

Choosing the ten best golf clubs in the United Kingdom is easier than counting how many angels can dance on the head of a pin — but not by much. One that has an acclaimed, testing and beautiful golf course, often by the sea, over which many championships are staged, certainly. It is an out and back golf course, hard by the sea — although the sea is not visible from it. Overlooking the Firth of Forth and favoured by lawyers from Edinburgh, it is considered perhaps the fairest golf course in the UK. AdvertisementGreen fee: £225 to £250Par 72Contact: Office@RoyalPorthcawl.comRye Golf Club, East SussexRye Golf Club, Rye, East SussexAn unashamedly old-fashioned and traditional golf club set among the dunes a mile from the town of the same name.

May 06, 2025 07:57 UTC

The Extinction Rebellion supporters broke the windows of News UK to highlight the role of The Sun and The Times newspapers in suppressing facts about the climate crisis, peddling an anti-climate action agenda and slowing the urgent action needed on the climate and nature crisis. [1]The action was planned carefully to take place on the hottest day ever in the UK, in the middle of an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures breaking the 40C barrier for the first time [2]. The Sun is a leading player in the fossil fuel industry backed campaign to delay action on climate change known as “climate delayism”. If urgent and radical action isn’t taken, we’re heading towards 4˚C warming, leading to societal collapse and mass loss of life. The younger generation, racially marginalised communities and the Global South are on the frontline.

May 06, 2025 07:41 UTC