Dozens of Indians Among Delivery Riders Detained in UK Crackdown

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

International

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

International

UK Train Knife Attack Not Terrorism, Say Police

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that the knife attack on a train between Doncaster and London on Saturday evening is not being treated as a terrorist incident. Incident Details The assault took place on a London-bound train shortly after it departed from Peterborough, forcing an emergency stop at Huntingdon railway station in Cambridgeshire. Eleven people […]

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Turkey, UK Seal £8 Billion Deal For 20 Eurofighter Jets

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a defence agreement worth £8 billion (about US $10.7 billion) for the supply of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The deal was finalised during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Ankara, where he held talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Strategic Significance The agreement marks the first fresh […]

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UK PM Starmer To Visit India October 8-9

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India from October 8 to 9, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced. The trip will focus on strengthening the India-UK Strategic Partnership under the banner of “Vision 2035.” Agenda And Focus During his visit, PM Starmer is expected to hold wide-ranging talks […]

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UK Ruling Sparks Fear Among Trans Community

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Following an April 2025 Supreme Court ruling, transgender people in the UK are voicing concern over safety and access to public spaces. The court clarified that under the Equality Act, the term “woman” applies strictly to biological sex, excluding transgender women from certain legal protections tied to female-only spaces. Implications of the Decision The Equality […]

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UK, Canada & Australia Recognise Palestine Statehood

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

On 21 September 2025, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine. The move marks a major diplomatic shift among Western allies of Israel. Purpose Behind the Move UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the recognition aims to “revive the hope of peace” and strengthen efforts for a two-state solution between […]

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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,