Though, the Confederation of the British Industry believes that an extra public holiday usually costs the economy around 6 billion pounds in lost output, the British government has said it hopes the day will give the UK a boost during a fragile economic recovery. ...
08:09 AM, Apr 30, 2011
London: Former England soccer captain David Beckham and singer Elton John mingled with monarchs and politicians as an eclectic cast attended Britain's royal wedding on Friday. Beckham, his hair swept back and with a medal awarded by Queen Elizabeth on his lapel, chatted with British film director Guy Ritchie before the ceremony in Westminster Abbey. John waved to the crowds and gave a thumbs-up as he arrived with his partner...
05:29 PM, Apr 29, 2011
London: British Prime Minister David Cameron will wear a formal morning suit with long tails to the royal wedding after all, his office said today. A spokesman had indicated earlier this week that Cameron would opt for a business suit at the April 29 event instead of the traditional tails associated with upper-class English weddings. But Cameron's office said the prime minister now plans to wear a more formal suit....
12:08 PM, Apr 21, 2011
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Prime Minister David Cameron made a landmark visit recently to Pakistan. It has gone a long way in reinforcing and cementing the profound relationship enjoyed ...
09:55 AM, Apr 15, 2011
Islamabad: British Prime Minister David Cameron will call for a new start in relations with Pakistan on Tuesday, eight months after sparking a diplomatic row by saying Pakistan should not be allowed to "look both ways" on terrorism. Cameron, who made those controversial comments on a trip to India in July 2010, will meet Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad, seeking to improve...
12:28 PM, Apr 05, 2011
London: Britain has expelled five Libyan diplomats to protest at the Libyan government's actions and because they could pose a threat to national security, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday. "To underline our grave concern at the regime's behaviour, we have today taken steps to expel five diplomats at the Libyan embassy in London, including the military attache," Hague told parliament. "The government also judged that, were those individuals...
08:08 PM, Mar 30, 2011
London: Tens of thousands of people on Saturday demonstrated against British Government's cuts in public spending in one of the biggest protests in the capital since the rally against war in Iraq in 2003. Around 400,000 activists and campaigners descended on London, far outstripping the 100,000 anticipated by organisers the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The centre of the capital was brought to a halt by swarms of protesters. Spin-off groups...
06:48 AM, Mar 27, 2011
London: Britain, which has already revoked Muammar Gaddafi's diplomatic immunity on Monday ruled out giving refuge to the Libyan dictator who is "responsible for deaths of hundreds of civilians." UK has already frozen assets of the leader and his family. "This means that Colonel Gaddafi and those forming part of his household will not be able to enter the UK," a Foreign Office official said. Speaking after Britain's successful mission...
09:00 PM, Feb 28, 2011
New York: Funds belonging to the family of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and the former senior ministers of his regime have been discovered in Switzerland, a Swiss government official said. However, the official did not specify the amount of money or who controlled the account, The New York Times reported. "The first traces have been identified. At the end of the week, we might have a better picture." said...
08:50 PM, Feb 18, 2011
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It is a yearly norm. I lock myself up with rented movies, adequate music and superfluous food to avoid the hurly-burly of Valentine's Day. Not ...
02:48 PM, Feb 16, 2011
London: It seems that Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron is determined to put an end to 'rat race' at 10 Downing Street -- he's planning to recruit a cat to get rid of the menace. "We are making inquiries about getting a cat but we have to be sure that it's the right thing. We have to check that no one in Downing Street is going to die on the...
07:03 PM, Jan 25, 2011
London: Britain has scrapped a controversial identity card scheme whose introduction by the previous Labour government as part of anti-terrorism plans had outraged civil rights activists. The scrapping of the scheme has been approved after the the David Cameron government's first Home Office bill, the Identity Documents Bill, received royal assent. The Identity Cards Act 2006 provided for a personal identification document and European Union travel document, linked to a...
02:13 PM, Dec 23, 2010
Asif Ali Zardari was addressing a gathering of PPP workers in Birmingham on Saturday. ...
07:15 AM, Aug 08, 2010
Asif Ali Zardari was under pressure to cancel his trip after British PM accused Pakistan of exporting terror. ...
02:08 PM, Aug 03, 2010
During his India visit, David Cameron on July 28 warned Pakistan against exporting terrorism to India and Afghanistan. ...
02:10 PM, Aug 02, 2010
British Prime Minister David Cameron ended his India visit after some serious Pakistan bashing. ...
08:34 AM, Jul 30, 2010
British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed a plain-speaking streak during his Turkey and India visits. ...
11:12 PM, Jul 29, 2010
Qureshi's handling of the Press meet detracted the "large elements of agreement" reached between the Foreign Ministers. ...
09:42 PM, Jul 29, 2010
The fabled diamond was mined in the Deccan and is now part of the British crown jewels. ...
03:33 PM, Jul 29, 2010
David Cameron's frank comments have caused resentment in Israel and Pakistan. ...
01:26 PM, Jul 29, 2010
