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Topic: UK government

UK, Switzerland to begin negotiations on FTA

Switzerland is the UK's 10th largest trading partner and 7th largest export market, with £51 billion in trade in 2023.

UK encourages local councils to apply for grants for urban green space improvements

The initiative aims to enable 100 towns and cities across the UK to improve access to green spaces for urban residents.

UK introduces bill to legalise cryptocurrencies

New law also aims to ensure that the U.K. remains a leader in the global crypto race by being one of the first countries to recognise these assets in law.

23 Bangladeshis awarded the Chevening scholarship

Out of the 23 selected for a fully funded masters course In the UK, 17 are women.

UK unveils ‘greenest building’ in its diplomatic network

The newly-appointed North America Minister Stephen Doughty inaugurated the British High Commission building in Ottawa, Canada.

UK government unveils new water pollution law

The proposed legislation will allow the Environment Agency to impose fines of up to £300 for pollution.

UK Pledges $25 million to support agriculture in Africa

Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK minister for Africa made the announcement at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda.

Former Scottish First Minister visits Philippines

Lord Jack McConnell met with local leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.