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PM Boris Johnson appoints Indian-origin experts on new race commission
Other members include experts across fields such as science, economics, medicine, policing and community organising.
Updated on Jul 16, 2020 08:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | Prasun Sonwalkar
New UK plan to fast-track visas for scientists, experts
Home secretary Priti Patel said the number of eligible fellowships which can offer accelerated endorsement for visas for scientists wanting to conduct research in the UK will double from 62 to over 120 from early next year.
Updated on Dec 23, 2019 07:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | Prasun Sonwalkar
Delay looms after Johnson wins one vote, loses another
Johnson, who earlier in the day said he would withdraw the bill if he lost the timetable motion and go for a general election, said after losing that he would “pause” it and discuss with EU leaders the next course of action.
Published on Oct 23, 2019 08:17 AM IST
London | Prasun Sonwalkar & Agencies
Brexit vote on knife-edge as PM Boris Johnson sells deal ahead of Super Saturday
In power since 2017 with support from the 10-member Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the Johnson government has been forced to seek new supporters after the Northern Ireland-based party announced it would vote against the agreement on what is called a ‘Super Saturday’.
Published on Oct 18, 2019 05:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | Prasun Sonwalkar
Key Brexit questions remain as ugly scenes mark House suspension
The Johnson government was restricted in its actions when the opposition managed to pass a motion blocking it from leaving the EU on October 31 without an agreement, which makes it mandatory to ask Brussels for an extension to the Brexit date.
Updated on Sep 10, 2019 06:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | Prasun Sonwalkar