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Bharti Global to acquire about 24.5 percent stake in BT Group from Altice UK

Bharti Global to acquire about 24.5 percent stake in BT Group from Altice UK

Mon, Aug 12, 2024

Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises, is set to acquire a 24.5% stake in BT Group from Altice UK. This investment, facilitated through Bharti Televentures UK, could be valued at around USD 4 billion. The acquisition aims to strengthen telecom synergies between India and the UK, particularly in AI and 5G R&D. This move marks a significant milestone in Bharti's long-standing relationship with BT, dating back over two decades.

Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall

Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The Bank of England on Thursday kept its main interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25 per cent, even though inflation has fallen to its target of 2 per cent.

UK took action too late against COVID-19 during first wave of pandemic, top medical officer says

UK took action too late against COVID-19 during first wave of pandemic, top medical officer says

Wed, Nov 22, 2023

Britain's government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, the U.K.'s chief medical adviser said Tuesday.

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Proud moment for Japan! Liverpool pays 8.5 mn euros for Takumi Minamino

Proud moment for Japan! Liverpool pays 8.5 mn euros for Takumi Minamino

Fri, Dec 20, 2019

English Premier League (EPL) Liverpool FC has signed Japanese striker Takumi Minamino for a reported 8.5 million euros.

Biometric data of over 1 million people exposed in major breach of banks, UK police

Biometric data of over 1 million people exposed in major breach of banks, UK police

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

In a major breach of biometric systems used by the UK Metropolitan Police, defence contractors, and banks, fingerprint and facial recognition information of more than 1 million people had been left exposed in a publicly accessible database.According to The Guardian, researchers found that the biometric data on Suprema's web-based Biostar 2 platform that controls access to secure facilities, was unprotected and mostly unencrypted.

Boris Johnson, next UK PM, has a Khushwant Singh connection! Find out

Boris Johnson, next UK PM, has a Khushwant Singh connection! Find out

Wed, Jul 24, 2019

Significantly, for the relations between India and the UK, Boris Johnson has stressed on how both countries are modern democracies and should work together to promote trade and prosperity.

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal comes up with new concept- 'Designed in UK, Made in India'

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal comes up with new concept- 'Designed in UK, Made in India'

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

India's service sector will provide the British industries with the technical expertise required.

UK PM May seeks $34 billion boost for education

UK PM May seeks $34 billion boost for education

Sun, Jun 16, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May is considering pushing through a 27 billion pound ($34 billion) increase to the education budget in her final weeks in power prompting a clash with the finance ministry, the Sunday Telegraph reported.

UK should be 'cautious' about further minimum wage rises - think tank

UK should be 'cautious' about further minimum wage rises - think tank

Thu, May 30, 2019

Britain should slow the rate at which it increases its minimum wage to avoid the risk of low-paid workers being priced out of a job during the next recession, an anti-poverty think tank said on Thursday.

No 'May' in June! UK Prime Minister Theresa to quit after three years of failure to deliver Brexit

No 'May' in June! UK Prime Minister Theresa to quit after three years of failure to deliver Brexit

Fri, May 24, 2019

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has decided to resign as a conservative leader but she will continue to serve as the PM until new leadership is chosen.

Bank of England calls for ''super shield'' against cyber attacks

Bank of England calls for ''super shield'' against cyber attacks

Tue, May 14, 2019

Britain may need to copy the United States in building a "super shield" against catastrophic cyber attacks or major IT glitches that could cripple the finance industry, a senior Bank of England official said on Tuesday.

Ravi Mehta, Indian-origin hedge fund boss, breaks rental record in UK

Ravi Mehta, Indian-origin hedge fund boss, breaks rental record in UK

Wed, May 01, 2019

Ravi Mehta who founded Steadview Capital Management — an India focussed hedge fund company is reportedly paying 250 pounds per square foot as rental for his company's head office at Berkeley Square, London.

UK economy grows as pre-Brexit stockpiling lifts factories

UK economy grows as pre-Brexit stockpiling lifts factories

Wed, Apr 10, 2019

Britain`s Brexit-bound economy unexpectedly grew in February, helped by manufacturers rushing to meet orders from clients who are stockpiling goods ahead of the country`s break from the European Union, official data showed.

Brexit extension: Theresa May to meet Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron ahead of European summit

Brexit extension: Theresa May to meet Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron ahead of European summit

Mon, Apr 08, 2019

May's request for Brexit extension till June 30 was earlier rejected and EU leaders said they would rather grant a longer extension of about a year, potentially with a break clause if the UK ratifies a deal during that time.

UK no longer preferred spot for Indian investment

UK no longer preferred spot for Indian investment

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

According to the survey, by legal and consulting firm Baker & McKenzie, Indian business leaders are bullish on investments, but the UK is no longer a target country for them. Indian companies are finding South East Asia as a "new land of opportunity," it said.

Drones shut UK's Gatwick Airport for 2nd day, thousands of passengers stranded

Drones shut UK's Gatwick Airport for 2nd day, thousands of passengers stranded

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

The runway of Gatwick Airport, Britain's second-busiest after Heathrow Airport, remains closed since Wednesday night, when two devices were seen flying over the perimeter fence.

UK visa: As Indian students numbers plunge, UK panel makes this clarion call

UK visa: As Indian students numbers plunge, UK panel makes this clarion call

Tue, Nov 06, 2018

A UK parliamentary group on Tuesday launched a new report into the country's position as an attractive higher education destination and revived calls for a post-study work visa as part of its many recommendations to stem the drop in Indian students choosing British universities over the past eight years.

British regulator fines Facebook over data protection breaches

British regulator fines Facebook over data protection breaches

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The UK`s Information Commissioner`s Office (ICO) has fined Facebook for failing to protect personal information of at least one million users in the country between 2007 and 2014.

Girl gamers more likely to pursue science, math degrees

Girl gamers more likely to pursue science, math degrees

Sun, Oct 21, 2018

Girls who play video games are three times more likely to choose physical science, technology, engineering or maths (PSTEM) degrees compared to their non-gaming peers, a study has found.

UK campaign for British Indian WWII spy to be face of new 50-pound note

UK campaign for British Indian WWII spy to be face of new 50-pound note

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

A campaign for British Indian World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan to be featured on a redesigned 50-pound currency note is gaining momentum in the UK.

Going to UK? Get set to be slapped with this massive visa payment

Going to UK? Get set to be slapped with this massive visa payment

Sat, Oct 13, 2018

The UK government is all set to double the immigration health surcharge (IHS) from December, which will increase the overall visa fees for the citizens, students, professionals and family members from the non-European Union countries, including India.

Optimists make poor business decisions? This is what the study reveals

Optimists make poor business decisions? This is what the study reveals

Sun, Oct 07, 2018

Optimistic thinking is leading people to set up businesses that have no realistic prospect of financial success, according to a study which has found that pessimists are less likely to proceed with unpromising entrepreneurial ventures.

Flying to UK? Just don't land at this airport, it just got voted the 'worst'

Flying to UK? Just don't land at this airport, it just got voted the 'worst'

Tue, Aug 28, 2018

Are you planning a trip to the United Kingdom? If yes, then this news is just for you. When flying from one place to other, what matters most is the hospitality and facility you receive at the airport. Many times fliers have to wait for long hours at the airport due to flight delays.

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