US President Donald Trump drops part of BBC lawsuit in latest legal filings
Trump’s initial defamation suit, filed in December 2025, seeks $10 billion in damages from the UK national broadcaster
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Sigma Advanced Systems Acquires U.K. Firm Bromford Precision Solutions For ₹153 Crore
Sigma Advanced Systems has announced the acquisition of U.K.-based Bromford Precision Solutions for ₹153 crore, a move that significantly strengthens its global aerospace and defence manufacturing footprint.The deal, valued at approximately GBP 11.89 million, is expected to close by the end of July 2026 and will integrate Bromford’s Rolls-Royce and Siemens-approved capabilities into Sigma’s
Nine African countries see UK aid slashed by more than 80% as ‘devastating’ cuts laid bare
A number of long-standing UK partners in Africa – including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique – are seeing their UK aid relationship virtually eliminated, or reduced to £5m or less
UK sanctions Sudan’s gold trade to cut off key war funding
The measures target businesses and individuals linked to both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Two Scattered Spider Hackers Sentenced to Jail in UK
Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers were prosecuted over a 2024 cyberattack targeting Transport for London (TfL).
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Historic UK-India Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Force
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, described as one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, officially came into force on Wednesday. The agreement marks a transformative moment in bilateral economic relations, immediately impacting trade worth £48 billion in 2025.Consumers in both countries will now benefit from cheaper, quicker, and easier access to a wide range of British and Indian
India-UK Free Trade Pact Designed To Be Future-Proof
The landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement has now come into effect, and Harjinder Kang, the United Kingdom’s former chief negotiator for the deal, has described it as being deliberately built to be future-proof.In an exclusive interview, Kang recalled the long and complex negotiations, noting that India was a tough partner to bargain with, but both sides demonstrated strong political intent
British Deputy Envoy Hails India-UK Trade Pact As Cheaper, Quicker And Faster
British Deputy High Commissioner to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, Sutapa Choudhury, has hailed the entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement alongside the Agreement on Social Security as a historic milestone in bilateral relations.The enforcement was formally announced on Wednesday, marking a defining moment in the economic partnership between the two
Seven British nationals confirmed dead in devastating Spanish wildfires
A 93-year-old woman is among the dead
INS Mahendragiri Commissioned With Rolls-Royce MTU Engines To Boost Naval Modernisation
INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, has been equipped with four Rolls-Royce MTU-12V-396-TE54 generator sets, each delivering 1 MW of electrical power to ensure mission readiness and operational reliability, announced Rolls-Royce.This marks a major milestone in Rolls-Royce’s decades-long partnership with the Indian Navy, reinforcing India’s naval modernisation and