UK Won’t Relax Visa Rules for India, Starmer Says

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that his government will not ease visa rules for Indian nationals. He clarified that his visit to India is aimed at strengthening trade and business cooperation, not immigration policy. No Visa Element in Trade Deal Starmer stressed that the

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Starmer Visits India to Boost Trade Ties

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in India with a high-level delegation to strengthen trade and business ties. The visit comes just months after the two countries signed a free trade agreement in July. Trade, Not Visas Starmer made it clear that the focus of his visit is purely economic. He stressed that visa […]

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Starmer Slams Musk’s “Fight or Die” London Speech

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called Elon Musk’s recent remarks at a far-right, anti-immigration rally in London “dangerous and inflammatory”. Musk addressed the crowd virtually, telling them “violence is coming to you” and saying “you either fight back or you die.” Rally Context The event, known as the “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration,

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Trump to Arrive in UK Amid Keir Starmer’s Political Strain

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump will land in the United Kingdom today for his second state visit. The visit will be officially hosted by King Charles III, with a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. Meetings and Diplomacy Among the key events scheduled are a state banquet, a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, and discussions […]

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Starmer: UK Flag Belongs to All, Not Far-Right

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the national flag should never be surrendered to far-right groups that misuse it to spread division. He made the statement after a massive nationalist rally in London where the St George’s Cross was prominently displayed. Far-Right Rally in London The rally, organised by activist Tommy Robinson on 13 September 2025, […]

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Whisky for Cotton: Who Really Won the India–UK Free Trade Deal?

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The much-anticipated India–UK Free Trade Agreement, signed in July 2025 after years of complex negotiations, has been hailed as a historic milestone for both nations. The optics were perfect: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, surrounded by ministers and trade envoys, while headlines roared about duty-free access, Scotch