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UK Raises Ceiling on Wind Power Strike Prices Ahead of Major Auction
The UK government has raised the maximum prices it is willing to guarantee developers of wind power projects in a bid to reinvigorate investment in renewable energy and keep its ambitious decarbonization targets on track. The increase, announced...

UK households urged to unplug 2 common appliances now to slash energy bills
UK households are being urged to unplug two of the most commonly used home appliance as energy experts warn they could be quietly driving up electricity bills even when not in use. The warning comes from energy specialists at Grant Store, who say...

Why one extra day could be secret to England getting revenge on Spain
What do the past three Women’s World Cups, the past three men’s World Cups and the past four men’s European Championships have in common with this summer’s men’s Club World Cup? The answer may give England fans an extra glimmer of hope for...

Brits urged to eat three foods this week for crucial reason
As Britain basks in even more extreme heat, you may be looking at ways to keep yourself or your children cool - and there are certain foods that can help do this As the heatwave threatens to return and many people think to do all they can to keep...

St Helens has one of lowest recycling rejection rates in North West
Just 0.16 per cent of recycling collected in the borough is rejected and sent to landfill or energy recovery due to contamination, according to new analysis by BusinessWaste.co.uk. The waste management company examined data from DEFRA and DAERA to...

Indian automobile industry welcomes landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi: The Indian automobile industry has warmly welcomed the recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), terming it as a landmark and transformative development in the global economic landscape. Commenting on the agreement, Anish...

India-UK CETA to Boost Trade and Cooperation: SAIL CMD Amarendu Prakash
Shri Amarendu Prakash, Chairman and Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), praised the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). He noted that this agreement is an important step toward...

United Kingdom sanctions 135 tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 135 oil tankers, part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” in an effort to cut off financial flows that Moscow uses to fund the war in Ukraine, AFP reported. The British Foreign Office announced that...

Inside one of Britain’s greenest homes: Award-winning Essex eco house relisted after price drop
An energy-efficient home in Tolleshunt Knights, Essex, has been relisted at offers over £1.5 million after a recent price reduction. Paternoster Lodge was recognised with the Maldon District Council Sustainability Award and received a design...

Top 10@10 | India-UK ink historic FTA, IEX crashes, Trump targets EU, and more
India’s trade ambitions received a major boost on Thursday with the signing of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom. Sealed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London, the pact is designed to...

Brittney Griner reveals chilling details about Russian cellmate’s crimes
WNBA star Brittney Griner has revealed chilling details about her time in a Russian prison, including disturbing information about her cellmate’s crimes. In a recent interview, Griner shared that she was housed with a woman convicted of serious...

Auto, energy stocks drag Sensex over 550 pts lower, Nifty below 24,900
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty50 traded lower on Friday, dragged by Bajaj twins, Reliance Industries, and Infosys. Meanwhile, investors are expected to track the newly signed trade pact with Britain, which aims to cut tariffs on goods...

NRL-bound Morgan Knowles determined to leave England on a high note
Having recovered from the niggly groin injuries that plagued the previous two seasons, we have seen Knowles back to his best and in his words “not putting the cue in the rack” because he is heading out to the NRL. If they did not already know it,...

Initiated in 2007, Sealed 18 Years Later: How India-UK Deal Was Finalised Hours Before Op Sindoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his British counterpart Keir Starmer Photo : AP New Delhi: Eighteen years after India and the UK started discussions for a Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement, India and the UK on Thursday signed a landmark...

'Landmark' UK Visit Done, Now PM Modi Heads To Maldives: What's On Agenda?
PM Modi departs for the Maldives Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today reach the Maldives on a two-day (July 25-26) visit after concluding his trip to the United Kingdom and signing a major trade agreement. PM Modi concluded his UK visit on...

Matthijs de Ligt reveals what was 'perfect' about Manchester United performance vs West Ham
Defender Matthijs de Ligt believes Manchester United can continue to increase their intensity levels after beating West Ham 2-1 in the opening game of their pre-season tour of the United States. A Bruno Fernandes double ensured United made a...

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UK-backed CASA programme mobilises Rs830 million for Nepal’s agribusiness
A UK-funded programme that has helped mobilise over Rs830 million (£5.37 million) in private investment and connect more than 156,203 smallholder farmers—62 percent of them women—to markets across Nepal officially wrapped up on Wednesday. The...

£30m UK boost for green fuels and technologies to decarbonise shipping
Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so the UK can clean up its sea travel and trade. Awarded from the sixth round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC), successful companies will...

Opinion | Modi And Starmer: Can India Shape Britain’s Indo-Pacific Tilt?
Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 08:53 IST Without India’s backing, Britain’s Indo-Pacific tilt risks becoming an expensive exercise in naval tourism Britain's PM Keir Starmer (R) and PM Narendra Modi shake hands at the end of a joint press conference...