China Extends Visa Free Entry To UK Canada

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

International

China has expanded its visa-free entry programme to include Canada and the United Kingdom (UK), increasing the total number of eligible countries to 79 as part of efforts to boost travel, business activity and international exchanges. China Visa Free Entry Expansion to UK and Canada Authorities

National

Delhi AI Summit Gains Global Backing

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India’s upcoming global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) has been described by the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister as a significant opportunity to shape how the technology benefits economies and societies worldwide. The remarks come as governments intensify efforts to coordinate rules on AI safety, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Delhi AI Summit

International

UK Inflation Rebounds in December

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The United Kingdom’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in December 2025, up from 3.2 per cent in November, marking the first increase in several months. The figure was slightly above market expectations and reflected increases in prices for items such as air fares, tobacco and food. Drivers of the Increase […]

International

US-UK Tech Deal Paused Amid Trade Dispute

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

Negotiations on the US-UK Technology Prosperity Deal have stalled after the United States paused progress on the agreement, which was announced earlier in 2025. The deal, intended to boost cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, has hit a roadblock amid broader disagreements between the two governments over trade

International

UK Politician Fined For Hiring Indian Student As Nanny

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

A local politician in West London has been fined £40,000 for hiring an Indian student as a full-time nanny, despite the student having no legal right to work in the United Kingdom. A county court rejected the politician’s appeal and upheld the penalty for breaching immigration and employment laws. Illegal employment details According to the […]

International

Pakistan Offers To Take Back UK Grooming Convicts

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Pakistan has proposed accepting two convicted members of a UK grooming gang in exchange for Britain returning two political dissidents living in the United Kingdom. The proposal was raised by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during a meeting with the British High Commissioner. The offer comes as both countries face pressure over deportations and asylum cases […]

International

Dozens of Indians Among Delivery Riders Detained in UK Crackdown

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

UK authorities have detained dozens of delivery riders, including Indian nationals, who were found working illegally during a nationwide enforcement sweep. The operation, carried out over a week, resulted in 171 arrests, with about 60 individuals facing deportation. Enforcement Operation Details The crackdown — named Operation Equalize — involved immigration enforcement

International

Indians Remain Largest Non-EU Migrant Group In UK

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

New data for the year ending June 2025 shows that citizens of India are the largest non-EU nationality immigrating to the United Kingdom. Among non-EU arrivals, Indians outnumbered other nationalities in long-term immigration. Emigration Also High Among Indians At the same time, Indians also topped the list of non-EU nationals leaving the UK. Approximately 74,000 […]

International

UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Targets RAF Pilots

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning to Russia after the intelligence-gathering vessel Yantar allegedly directed laser beams at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots flying near its position north of Scotland. Defence Secretary John Healey said the incident was “deeply dangerous” and confirmed that the UK has deployed a Royal Navy frigate along with […]

International

UK Plans Major Asylum Overhaul, Makes Refugee Status Temporary

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

The United Kingdom has unveiled a major restructuring of its asylum policy, confirming that refugee status will now be temporary, not permanent. Under the proposed framework, refugees will no longer be eligible for settlement after five years. Instead, they may have to wait up to 20 years before qualifying for indefinite leave to remain, with […]