Indiaspora’s annual Diwali dinner at the House of Lords on 30 October underscored the growing influence of the Indian diaspora and brought together prominent...
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7th Nov 2026 | Updated at 10:03am 7th Nov 2026
CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’
The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...
Grant Thornton LLP kickstarts Diwali season in London
Grant Thornton LLP became the first to kickstart the Diwali season in London by organising a reception at the historic Long Room in the Lord’s Cricket Ground on 16 October, welcoming a brief spell of Indian summer as the backdrop of festivities....
“Labour party will reach out to the Hindu community in Leicester East to work with them”: Parliamentary candidate Rajesh Agrawal
The Indian diaspora and business communities in the UK are familiar with Rajesh Agrawal, the former Deputy Mayor of Business in London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s team. He transformed London into a leading investment hub for India, despite the Brexit...
CF India hosts fundraiser dinner in Brum
Conservative MP Dean Russell told attendees at a fundraising dinner in Birmingham, “When Labour see a problem, they exploit it. When we see a problem, we fix it”. The event was organised by Edgbaston Conservatives in partnership with Conservative...
Leading EdTech business launches franchise in the UK following recent global success
The British Youth International College (BYITC), the Glasgow-headquartered but globally operating educational technology (EdTech) business, has launched its successful franchise model in the UK.
University of Glasgow project investigating the effects of Covid-19
A project at the University of Glasgow that is aiming to better understand the effects that Covid-19 infection has on blood vessels and blood pressure has received a grant of £250,000 from national charity Heart Research UK.
770,000 people in England unable to speak English well
In an interview, the communities secretary, Sajid Javid revealed that 770,000 people living in England speak little or no English at all, and warned that up to 70% of them are women from the Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities.
Sigma sponsors transformation of Community Pharmacy 2025 vision
A donation from Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc is funding a three year PhD scholarship aimed at developing a coherent and transformative vision for English community pharmacy in 2025. The project has already begun in the Department of Pharmacy and...
As families across the UK prepare to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, there is an opportunity to honour cherished traditions while protecting the environment we all share.
Last month, the global standards community marked World Standards Day on 14th October. This year's theme, "Shared vision for a better world: Spotlight...
Prime Minister Andy Burnham marked his first Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street with a message of unity, a pledge to strengthen links with India and...
Britain’s history of slavery and colonialism continues to fuel debate over race, inequality, reparations and historical responsibility. While some call for full recognition of the suffering caused by its imperial past, others remain divided...
Across Britain, Diwali celebrations bring contributions made by the British Indian community into public view, offering opportunities for people to share...
When we hear the words sustainable living, many of us think of electric cars, solar panels, energy-efficient appliances and expensive ‘eco-friendly’ products.
Ameet Jogia has been re-selected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Hendon at the next General Election, pledging to build on his remarkable...
Britain’s landmark online safety regulations are facing renewed scrutiny after a review by Ofcom found that children’s exposure to harmful social media...
Prime Minister Andy Burnham marked his first Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street with a message of unity, a pledge to strengthen links with India and...
