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

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

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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

International

India-UK FTA Likely to Boost Trade by $25.5 Billion

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom could increase annual bilateral trade by as much as $25.5 billion, according to a British High Commission official. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between the two nations, which have completed 14 rounds of talks since January 2022. Sectors Set to Benefit If […]

National

PM Modi to Sign Landmark India‑UK Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom on July 23 and 24, 2025, in a significant diplomatic move that will see the signing of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK. The agreement, expected to be signed on July 24 by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his […]

International

PM Modi to Visit UK and Maldives From July 23–26

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives from July 23 to 26. The visit is aimed at deepening India’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic relations with both countries. This is Modi’s fourth official visit to the UK and his third to the Maldives, highlighting New Delhi’s […]

International

UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High at 3.6%

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The United Kingdom’s consumer price inflation surged to 3.6% in June, marking the highest level recorded in the past 18 months. The jump from May’s 3.4% reading has caught policymakers off guard and is fueling concerns about the cost of living under the newly elected Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inflation […]

International

UK Lifts Five‑Year Ban On Pakistani Airlines

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The United Kingdom has officially lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, paving the way for resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The ban was originally imposed in 2020 after a plane crash in Karachi that killed 97 people, followed by revelations that nearly 30% of Pakistani commercial pilots were flying with dubious […]

Europe

Pro‑Palestinian Activists Vandalize RAF Brize Norton Jets

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

In a daring breach of security, two pro‑Palestinian activists from the group Palestine Action infiltrated RAF Brize Norton, the Royal Air Force’s largest base in Oxfordshire, late on June 20. They entered the airfield on electric scooters, sprayed red paint into the engines of two Airbus Voyager military aircraft, and caused additional damage using crowbars […]

International

UK, France, and Canada Warn Israel Over Gaza Offensive

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

In a rare joint diplomatic rebuke, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have warned Israel against what they described as “egregious” military actions in Gaza. The statement, issued on May 20, 2025, underscores rising global concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis and possible violations of international law. Joint Statement Condemns

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UK Removes Over 50% of Chinese CCTV Cameras Amid Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

The UK Government has made significant progress in removing Chinese Hikvision surveillance cameras from sensitive locations, with over 50% of the devices already replaced. The move follows growing concerns about the security risks posed by Chinese-made technology, particularly in government buildings. According to a report from the UK Defense Journal, the government plans