UK govt to review Queen Elizabeth II's income

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 19:22

The income of Queen Elizabeth II is set to be reviewed by Prime Minister David Cameron-led UK government after public funding of the royal household surged to 40 million pounds last year.

In boon for bitcoin, UK to regulate digital currency exchanges

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 09:10

Britain took a significant step towards becoming a global bitcoin hub on Wednesday as the government announced it would regulate digital currencies for the first time by applying anti-money laundering rules to exchanges.

British MPs question end to India aid

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 02:35

British MPs have questioned the UK government`s decision to cut bilateral aid to India from 2015.

Summon British High Commissioner: Sukhbir to Centre

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 22:22

Sukhbir Badal night said the attack on an elderly Sikh by a British teenage girl had hurt feelings of the community.

Assault on elderly Sikh a shameful example of hate crime: SAD

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 20:31

Shiromani Akali Dal termed the attack on an elderly Sikh by a teenage British girl as yet another shameful example of hate crime.

UK watchdog blames Google for blatant tax evasion

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 17:40

Internet giant Google has been accused of evading the taxes by the UK government.

Cong takes a dig at Modi`s glee over `UK stamp of approval`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 23:44

Ending a 10-year boycott of Narendra Modi imposed after the 2002 riots, the UK today said it has decided to resume engagement with Gujarat.

British government borrowing hits new high

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 17:09

Net borrowing by the British public sector reached 14.41 billion pounds (USD23.4 billion) in August, compared with 14.36 billion pounds in the same month last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.

Govt must hand over Charles` letters: UK judges

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 22:23

Charles has strong views on issues including the environment and architecture, and has been accused of meddling in political decisions.

‘UK govt mulling full nationalisation of RBS’

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 22:50

The UK government is considering a move to fully nationalise Royal Bank Scotland (RBS) by buying out private investors holding 18 percent stake, media reports said Thursday.

Tata Steel CEO calls on UK govt to ‘remove obstacles for growth’

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 16:25

Köhler said that the UK Government needs to take action to ‘boost competitiveness’ and give Britain a level playing field against the rest of Europe in terms of regulation and energy costs.

62% drop in UK student visas?

Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 17:43

Amidst toughening of its student visa regime, UK government Thursday announced that there had been a "record" 62 percent drop in student visas being granted in the first quarter of 2012.