United Kingdom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:49:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png United Kingdom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Beatrice Ekweremadu Returns to Nigeria After UK Jail Term https://www.theinfostride.com/beatrice-ekweremadu-returns-to-nigeria-after-uk-jail-term/ https://www.theinfostride.com/beatrice-ekweremadu-returns-to-nigeria-after-uk-jail-term/#respond Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476177 Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria nearly two years after serving a jail term in the United Kingdom. Beatrice arrived in the country on Tuesday, January 21, touching down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where she was received by friends and relatives. Her return followed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/beatrice-ekweremadu-returns-to-nigeria-after-uk-jail-term/feed/ 0 UK to Sanction Russian Group Over Alleged Election Interference in Moldova https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-to-sanction-russian-group-over-alleged-election-interference-in-moldova/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-to-sanction-russian-group-over-alleged-election-interference-in-moldova/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=407140 The United Kingdom is set to impose sanctions on Evrazia, a Russia-based organization accused of attempting to rig a referendum in Moldova, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed on Wednesday. According to the FCDO, the group sought to “destabilize Moldovan democracy and spread Russia’s malign influence.” Moldova’s government has accused Russia of trying [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-to-sanction-russian-group-over-alleged-election-interference-in-moldova/feed/ 0 A Call to Action – Claim Your Late Relatives’ Estates in the UK https://www.theinfostride.com/a-call-to-action-claim-your-late-relatives-estates-in-the-uk/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-call-to-action-claim-your-late-relatives-estates-in-the-uk/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=406538 The UK government has released an updated list of unclaimed estates belonging to deceased individuals, including 58 Nigerians, whose assets now fall under the “Bona Vacantia” status. This legal term means “vacant goods,” and unless rightful heirs step forward, these estates will permanently become Crown property. According to the report, over 5,800 individuals from different [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-call-to-action-claim-your-late-relatives-estates-in-the-uk/feed/ 0 UK Offers Support to Nigeria in Tackling Cyber Threats https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-offers-support-to-nigeria-in-tackling-cyber-threats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-offers-support-to-nigeria-in-tackling-cyber-threats/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:35:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395163 The United Kingdom has pledged its support to Nigeria in strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure and combating growing cyber threats. The announcement comes amid increasing concerns over the rise in cybercrimes targeting both public and private sectors in Nigeria. The UK government has committed to providing technical assistance, training, and resources to help Nigeria bolster its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-offers-support-to-nigeria-in-tackling-cyber-threats/feed/ 0 Nigeria Partners with UK to Launch Biometric Passport System for Citizens Abroad https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-partners-with-uk-to-launch-biometric-passport-system-for-citizens-abroad/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-partners-with-uk-to-launch-biometric-passport-system-for-citizens-abroad/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394393 Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the upcoming launch of the biometric passport application system for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom and other countries. The initiative, which aims to streamline the passport renewal process, is set to go live in the UK, Italy, and the United States on Friday, November 15, and will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-partners-with-uk-to-launch-biometric-passport-system-for-citizens-abroad/feed/ 0 UK Raises Proof-of-Funds Requirement for Student Visas to £1,483 Monthly https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-raises-proof-of-funds-requirement-for-student-visas-to-1483-monthly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-raises-proof-of-funds-requirement-for-student-visas-to-1483-monthly/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394271 The United Kingdom Home Office has announced an increase in the monthly proof-of-funds requirement for student visa applicants, effective January 2, 2025. The new regulation raises the required amount to £1,483 (approximately N3 million) per month for students in London, reflecting inflation and the rising cost of living in the UK. For students studying outside [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-raises-proof-of-funds-requirement-for-student-visas-to-1483-monthly/feed/ 0 UK Awards Prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships to 82 Nigerian Students https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-awards-prestigious-chevening-and-commonwealth-scholarships-to-82-nigerian-students/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-awards-prestigious-chevening-and-commonwealth-scholarships-to-82-nigerian-students/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388241 The British Government has awarded the esteemed Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to 82 Nigerian students for the 2024 academic year, providing a significant opportunity for these scholars to pursue master’s and PhD programmes in the United Kingdom. Such initiative underscores the UK’s commitment to fostering educational development in Nigeria and strengthening bilateral ties between the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-awards-prestigious-chevening-and-commonwealth-scholarships-to-82-nigerian-students/feed/ 0 UK Denies 161 Nigerian Students Entry as Country Tightens Border Controls https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-denies-161-nigerian-students-entry-as-country-tightens-border-controls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-denies-161-nigerian-students-entry-as-country-tightens-border-controls/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:30:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388239 Between 2021 and 2023, more than 1,425 international students who had gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry upon arrival at UK airports. Among those affected were 161 Nigerians, whose visas were revoked at the point of entry, preventing them from starting their courses in the UK. This has raised significant [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-denies-161-nigerian-students-entry-as-country-tightens-border-controls/feed/ 0 Four Nigerians Jailed in the UK for Massive Marriage Certificate Forgery Scheme https://www.theinfostride.com/four-nigerians-jailed-in-the-uk-for-massive-marriage-certificate-forgery-scheme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/four-nigerians-jailed-in-the-uk-for-massive-marriage-certificate-forgery-scheme/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388031 Four Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to prison in the United Kingdom for their roles in a large-scale forgery operation that involved the production of over 2,000 fake marriage certificates to facilitate illegal residency in the country. The convictions highlight the serious consequences of organised immigration crime and the UK’s ongoing efforts to secure its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/four-nigerians-jailed-in-the-uk-for-massive-marriage-certificate-forgery-scheme/feed/ 0 UK universities should reduce visa applications by 20% annually for foreign students, others – Report https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-universities-should-reduce-visa-applications-by-20-annually-for-foreign-students-others-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-universities-should-reduce-visa-applications-by-20-annually-for-foreign-students-others-report/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:36:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381469 A recent report is recommending that universities in the United Kingdom reduce their visa allocations by 20% each year for foreign students. Also it suggests that the UK’s international education strategy should be rewritten to target diversification by country and qualification level. A key challenge highlighted is the availability of accommodation, a problem  also faced in Australia [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-universities-should-reduce-visa-applications-by-20-annually-for-foreign-students-others-report/feed/ 0 Sunak Dismisses Resignation Rumors Amid D-Day Fallout, Vows to Continue Campaign https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-dismisses-resignation-rumors-amid-d-day-fallout-vows-to-continue-campaign/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-dismisses-resignation-rumors-amid-d-day-fallout-vows-to-continue-campaign/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380230 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed speculation about his resignation ahead of the upcoming election, despite ongoing criticism over his early departure from the D-Day commemorations. Sunak pledged to continue “until the last day of this campaign” as he addressed rumors of a potential resignation before polling day on July 4. The Prime Minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-dismisses-resignation-rumors-amid-d-day-fallout-vows-to-continue-campaign/feed/ 0 UK Commends President Tinubu’s Security Strategies, Transparency in Governance https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-commends-president-tinubus-security-strategies-transparency-in-governance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-commends-president-tinubus-security-strategies-transparency-in-governance/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378275 The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, expressed the United Kingdom’s admiration for the security strategies implemented by President Bola Tinubu over the past year. Montgomery noted that the UK has also observed transparency and accountability in Tinubu’s administration, reaffirming the UK’s support for the Nigerian government in these efforts. Montgomery made these remarks [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-commends-president-tinubus-security-strategies-transparency-in-governance/feed/ 0 UK Clarifies Policy on Dependents of International Students https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-clarifies-policy-on-dependents-of-international-students/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-clarifies-policy-on-dependents-of-international-students/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 08:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377321 The United Kingdom (UK) has clarified its policy regarding the eligibility of international students to bring dependents into the country, stating that only those coming for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies are eligible to do so. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-clarifies-policy-on-dependents-of-international-students/feed/ 0 Nigeria is responsible for the 6th most oil spills in the world https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-responsible-for-the-6th-most-oil-spills-in-the-world/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-responsible-for-the-6th-most-oil-spills-in-the-world/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:25:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357312 In 2022, around 15,000 tonnes of oil infiltrated the world’s waters through leaked tankers, and with this in mind, new research has revealed that Nigeria is responsible for 7 major oil spills over the past century – the 6th most worldwide. As part of their Oil Spills Index – the experts at Utility Bidder have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-responsible-for-the-6th-most-oil-spills-in-the-world/feed/ 0 EFCC, NJI, and Stakeholders Call for Legislation to Combat Unexplained Wealth https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nji-and-stakeholders-call-for-legislation-to-combat-unexplained-wealth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nji-and-stakeholders-call-for-legislation-to-combat-unexplained-wealth/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:06:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356413 In a unified effort to bolster the fight against corruption and financial impropriety in Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Judicial Institute (NJI), and key stakeholders have issued a resounding call for comprehensive legislation to address the issue of unexplained wealth within the country. This imperative plea emerged from a Communique [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-nji-and-stakeholders-call-for-legislation-to-combat-unexplained-wealth/feed/ 0 Sunak under pressure over taxes ahead of first Tory conference as UK PM https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-under-pressure-over-taxes-ahead-of-first-tory-conference-as-uk-pm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-under-pressure-over-taxes-ahead-of-first-tory-conference-as-uk-pm/#respond Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:45:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355870 Starting on Sunday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will preside over the annual Conservative Party conference while facing pressure from his own party’s members to reduce taxes as the ruling party prepares for a general election due in 2024. The likes of former home secretary Priti Patel (of Indian descent) and his predecessor Liz Truss [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-under-pressure-over-taxes-ahead-of-first-tory-conference-as-uk-pm/feed/ 0 Governor Mbah commends UK for establishing visa centre in Enugu https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-mbah-commends-uk-for-establishing-visa-centre-in-enugu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-mbah-commends-uk-for-establishing-visa-centre-in-enugu/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:43:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354496 The government of Enugu State has praised the British government for opening a visa center in the state to make it easier for people in the state, the South-East zone, and the rest of the country to apply for British visas. When UK High Commissioner to Nigeria Dr. Richard Montgomery visited the Government House in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-mbah-commends-uk-for-establishing-visa-centre-in-enugu/feed/ 0 Lauretta Onochie denies being stranded, kicked out of UK home https://www.theinfostride.com/lauretta-onochie-denies-being-stranded-kicked-out-of-uk-home/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lauretta-onochie-denies-being-stranded-kicked-out-of-uk-home/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:57:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354006 The former head of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Lauretta Onochie, has disputed rumors that she was evicted from a London flat. On Saturday, word spread that Onochie’s family had disowned her after she caused embarrassment. On Sunday, though, Onochie responded by saying she was not, in fact, stuck. She said her cousin, whom [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lauretta-onochie-denies-being-stranded-kicked-out-of-uk-home/feed/ 0 Sunak faces questions over wife Akshata’s shares in FTA with India https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-faces-questions-over-wife-akshatas-shares-in-fta-with-india/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-faces-questions-over-wife-akshatas-shares-in-fta-with-india/#respond Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:05:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353590 According to a media report, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could face some transparency problems connected to his wife Akshata Murty’s Infosys shares, estimated to be worth 500 million pounds. The Observer reports that the Labour Party and trade experts are skeptical of the entire financial impact because Akshata’s father, Narayana Murthy, co-founded Infosys, a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-faces-questions-over-wife-akshatas-shares-in-fta-with-india/feed/ 0 PM Sunak apologises for inadvertent code breach over wife Akshata’s shares https://www.theinfostride.com/pm-sunak-apologises-for-inadvertent-code-breach-over-wife-akshatas-shares/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pm-sunak-apologises-for-inadvertent-code-breach-over-wife-akshatas-shares/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:32:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353400 An after investigation found that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had failed to register his wife Akshata Murty’s relevant economic interest “out of confusion” and “inadvertently,” Sunak issued an apology to the UK parliamentary watchdog. After allegations surfaced that Sunak omitted the fact that his wife owned stock in one of the six child care [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pm-sunak-apologises-for-inadvertent-code-breach-over-wife-akshatas-shares/feed/ 0 UK gets new Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-gets-new-deputy-high-commissioner-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-gets-new-deputy-high-commissioner-in-lagos/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:15:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352439 Mr Jonny Baxter has been named the new Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) for the United Kingdom in Lagos, Nigeria. Ndidiamaka Eze, the senior press and public affairs officer at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), released a statement on Tuesday stating that Baxter succeeds Ben Llewellyn-Jones, whose three-year term as Deputy High Commissioner in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-gets-new-deputy-high-commissioner-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Tinubu begs UK for energy transition, investment support https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-begs-uk-for-energy-transition-investment-support/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-begs-uk-for-energy-transition-investment-support/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:33:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352073 Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has asked the British government to work with Nigeria and other African countries on economic and military projects. Tinubu urged the United Kingdom to enhance its investments across industries to help Africa achieve lasting and widespread development. On Wednesday, he gave a speech in Abuja while visiting James Cleverly MP, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-begs-uk-for-energy-transition-investment-support/feed/ 0 President Tinubu calls on UK for partnership to fight terrorism in Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-calls-on-uk-for-partnership-to-fight-terrorism-in-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-calls-on-uk-for-partnership-to-fight-terrorism-in-africa/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:13:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352024 Terrorists would not be welcome in Africa, President Bola Tinubu has said. Tinubu advocated on the United Kingdom to work with Nigeria and Africa to root out terrorists. However, he cautioned that security would remain an issue so long as governments in the region remained fragile. Tinubu made the remarks at the Presidential Villa in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-calls-on-uk-for-partnership-to-fight-terrorism-in-africa/feed/ 0 From July 9-13, Biden will travel to Europe in an effort to strengthen the NATO alliance https://www.theinfostride.com/from-july-9-13-biden-will-travel-to-europe-in-an-effort-to-strengthen-the-nato-alliance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/from-july-9-13-biden-will-travel-to-europe-in-an-effort-to-strengthen-the-nato-alliance/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:06:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350029 Vice President Joe Biden of the United States will visit the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and Finland as part of an effort to strengthen the NATO alliance. The White House announced that from July 9-13, Vice President Biden will visit the United Kingdom, starting with a stop in London for meetings with King Charles III and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/from-july-9-13-biden-will-travel-to-europe-in-an-effort-to-strengthen-the-nato-alliance/feed/ 0 UK PM Sunak honours Sikh World War II veteran with Points of Light award https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-sunak-honours-sikh-world-war-ii-veteran-with-points-of-light-award/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-sunak-honours-sikh-world-war-ii-veteran-with-points-of-light-award/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:32:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349742 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has honoured Rajindar Singh Dhatt, one of the last surviving Sikh soldiers who fought in the Second World War with a Points of Light honour at a UK-India Week reception at 10 Downing Street. Dhatt, 101, was recognised on Wednesday for his service and his work running the “Undivided Indian [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-sunak-honours-sikh-world-war-ii-veteran-with-points-of-light-award/feed/ 0 UK to partner Enugu govt for mutual economic benefits https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-to-partner-enugu-govt-for-mutual-economic-benefits/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-to-partner-enugu-govt-for-mutual-economic-benefits/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:51:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349677 The governments of the United Kingdom (UK) and Enugu State will partner for the mutual economic benefits of the UK and the state, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, and the Enugu State Governor, Barr Peter Mbah, have stated. This was even as Mbah has sought the technical assistance of the UK [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-to-partner-enugu-govt-for-mutual-economic-benefits/feed/ 0 What to know about King Charles III”s coronation in Great Britain https://www.theinfostride.com/what-to-know-about-king-charles-iiis-coronation-in-great-britain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/what-to-know-about-king-charles-iiis-coronation-in-great-britain/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 16:10:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346380 Great Britain’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III a spectacle that echoes medieval times but featuring modern flourishes. The pomp, pageantry and symbolism dates back more than 1,000 years, but the crowning of this king will feature new twists on the tradition and changes [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/what-to-know-about-king-charles-iiis-coronation-in-great-britain/feed/ 0 3 Indian community workers to attend King Charles’ Coronation at Westminster Abbey https://www.theinfostride.com/3-indian-community-workers-to-attend-king-charles-coronation-at-westminster-abbey/ https://www.theinfostride.com/3-indian-community-workers-to-attend-king-charles-coronation-at-westminster-abbey/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 14:13:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346315 Three India-born community workers, who have been associated with King Charles’ charity initiatives, will be a part of the congregation attending the coronation service of Their Majesties at Westminster Abbey on May 6. More than 2,200 people, including Members of the Royal Family, as well as international representatives from 203 countries, including approximately 100 Heads [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/3-indian-community-workers-to-attend-king-charles-coronation-at-westminster-abbey/feed/ 0 Rishi Sunak unveils new framework to make UK science & tech superpower https://www.theinfostride.com/rishi-sunak-unveils-new-framework-to-make-uk-science-tech-superpower/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rishi-sunak-unveils-new-framework-to-make-uk-science-tech-superpower/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:11:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342965 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday launched a new framework through his newly created ministry the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology as part of a vision to cement the UK’s place as a science and technology superpower by 2030. The British Indian leader said the new Science and Technology Framework is designed to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rishi-sunak-unveils-new-framework-to-make-uk-science-tech-superpower/feed/ 0 It’s time to double down on support for Ukraine, says UK PM Rishi Sunak https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-to-double-down-on-support-for-ukraine-says-uk-pm-rishi-sunak/ https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-to-double-down-on-support-for-ukraine-says-uk-pm-rishi-sunak/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 15:14:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341837 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called on world leaders on Saturday to double down on support for Ukraine, saying additional arms and security guarantees are needed to protect the country and the rest of Europe from Russian aggression now and in the future. Sunak delivered the message in a speech to the Munich Security Conference, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-to-double-down-on-support-for-ukraine-says-uk-pm-rishi-sunak/feed/ 0 Rishi Sunak privately drafting plans to rebuild Britain’s ties with EU https://www.theinfostride.com/rishi-sunak-privately-drafting-plans-to-rebuild-britains-ties-with-eu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rishi-sunak-privately-drafting-plans-to-rebuild-britains-ties-with-eu/#respond Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:47:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341455 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has privately asked senior ministers and officials to draw up plans for rebuilding the UK’s relations with the European Union after years of acrimony since Brexit. Driven in part by the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, senior civil servants have been drafting proposals for how Britain can work more closely [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rishi-sunak-privately-drafting-plans-to-rebuild-britains-ties-with-eu/feed/ 0 UK PM Rishi Sunak sacks Conservative Party chief over tax penalty row https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-sacks-conservative-party-chief-over-tax-penalty-row/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-sacks-conservative-party-chief-over-tax-penalty-row/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:09:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340693 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday fired one of his Cabinet ministers and Conservative Party chairman, Nadhim Zahawi, after he was found to have been in “serious breach” of the Ministerial Code on how he handled his personal tax affairs. Zahawi, who was a minister without portfolio as the chief of the governing Tory [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-sacks-conservative-party-chief-over-tax-penalty-row/feed/ 0 2023 Elections: APC UK Set To Reach 20m Nigerians with Vote for Tinubu Text Messages https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-apc-uk-set-to-reach-20m-nigerians-with-vote-for-tinubu-text-messages/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-apc-uk-set-to-reach-20m-nigerians-with-vote-for-tinubu-text-messages/#respond Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:20:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339198 The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom chapter has concluded a plan to reach at least 20 million Nigerians with messages of hope imploring them to vote for the candidate of their party in the coming 25th February general election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This revelation was contained in a statement signed by the Interim [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-apc-uk-set-to-reach-20m-nigerians-with-vote-for-tinubu-text-messages/feed/ 0 UK’s problems won’t go away in 2023, warns PM Sunak in New Year message https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-problems-wont-go-away-in-2023-warns-pm-sunak-in-new-year-message/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-problems-wont-go-away-in-2023-warns-pm-sunak-in-new-year-message/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:08:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338935 Rishi Sunak struck a cautious note with his first New Year message as British Prime Minister on Saturday as he warned that the UK’s problems won’t go away in 2023, at the end of an tough 12 months. The 42-year-old Indian-origin leader, who took charge as the UK’s Prime Minister towards the end of October [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-problems-wont-go-away-in-2023-warns-pm-sunak-in-new-year-message/feed/ 0 Britain’s Labour Party works to become ‘the party of business https://www.theinfostride.com/britains-labour-party-works-to-become-the-party-of-business/ https://www.theinfostride.com/britains-labour-party-works-to-become-the-party-of-business/#respond Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:12:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338092 After decades funding Britain’s governing Conservatives, businessman Gareth Quarry has switched allegiance and started donating to the opposition Labour Party in the belief that it offers more certainty and stability. The 63-year-old entrepreneur abandoned the Conservatives after what he called “a litany of misdemeanours” that destroyed Britain’s centuries-old reputation for financial stability. Quarry is one [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/britains-labour-party-works-to-become-the-party-of-business/feed/ 0 UK minister reiterates backing for India UNSC seat, praises PM Modi https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-minister-reiterates-backing-for-india-unsc-seat-praises-pm-modi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-minister-reiterates-backing-for-india-unsc-seat-praises-pm-modi/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:47:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337792 The UK wants India to be among the new permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, alongside Brazil, Japan, Germany and African representation, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Monday. In his first major foreign policy speech since taking charge in the Rishi Sunak-led government, Cleverly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-minister-reiterates-backing-for-india-unsc-seat-praises-pm-modi/feed/ 0 Apple releases Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone 14 for Customers in the US and Canada https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-releases-emergency-sos-via-satellite-on-the-iphone-14-for-customers-in-the-us-and-canada/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-releases-emergency-sos-via-satellite-on-the-iphone-14-for-customers-in-the-us-and-canada/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:42:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336134 According to the press release by Apple today, iPhone 14 users can now connect with emergency services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is not available; the service extends to France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK in December. In CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, Apple announced its groundbreaking safety service Emergency SOS via satellite is now available to customers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apple-releases-emergency-sos-via-satellite-on-the-iphone-14-for-customers-in-the-us-and-canada/feed/ 0 UK PM Sunak reverses decision on COP27, says will attend climate summit https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-sunak-reverses-decision-on-cop27-says-will-attend-climate-summit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-sunak-reverses-decision-on-cop27-says-will-attend-climate-summit/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:46:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335351   British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak annou nced on Wednesday that he will attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next week, reversing his previous decision to skip the meeting in Sharm El Sheikh to focus on domestic issues and the economic crisis in the UK.   Sunak took to Twitter to reveal his plans [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-sunak-reverses-decision-on-cop27-says-will-attend-climate-summit/feed/ 0 UK PM Rishi Sunak eyes $58 billion of tax hikes, expenditure cuts https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-eyes-58-billion-of-tax-hikes-expenditure-cuts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-eyes-58-billion-of-tax-hikes-expenditure-cuts/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:25:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335024 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seeking to build a buffer in public finances as he draws up an economic plan to plug Britain’s budget shortfall, which could entail tax rises and spending cuts totaling as much as £50 billion ($58 billion). Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt want the extra headroom over [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-eyes-58-billion-of-tax-hikes-expenditure-cuts/feed/ 0 Biden congratulates UK PM Sunak; discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with him https://www.theinfostride.com/biden-congratulates-uk-pm-sunak-discuss-russia-ukraine-conflict-with-him/ https://www.theinfostride.com/biden-congratulates-uk-pm-sunak-discuss-russia-ukraine-conflict-with-him/#respond Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:56:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334895 US President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a congratulatory phone call to new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the White House said. The leaders agreed on the importance of working together to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its aggression, address the challenges posed by China, and secure sustainable and affordable energy resources, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/biden-congratulates-uk-pm-sunak-discuss-russia-ukraine-conflict-with-him/feed/ 0 Outgoing UK PM Liz Truss says her govt acted ‘urgently and decisively’ to help https://www.theinfostride.com/outgoing-uk-pm-liz-truss-says-her-govt-acted-urgently-and-decisively-to-help/ https://www.theinfostride.com/outgoing-uk-pm-liz-truss-says-her-govt-acted-urgently-and-decisively-to-help/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:24:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334829 Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Tuesday that her government had acted “urgently and decisively” to help hard-working families and provided assistance to thousands of businesses to avoid bankruptcy. Truss was speaking after chairing her final Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street before heading towards Buckingham Palace to formally tender her resignation to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/outgoing-uk-pm-liz-truss-says-her-govt-acted-urgently-and-decisively-to-help/feed/ 0 India, Pakistan to share pride as Sunak likely to be first non-White UK PM https://www.theinfostride.com/india-pakistan-to-share-pride-as-sunak-likely-to-be-first-non-white-uk-pm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/india-pakistan-to-share-pride-as-sunak-likely-to-be-first-non-white-uk-pm/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:40:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334754 With Rishi Sunak on the threshold of becoming the first non-White Prime Minister of Britain, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are on the cusp of history to share a pride, though none of them played a role in it. Sunak’s grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan’s Punjab province. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/india-pakistan-to-share-pride-as-sunak-likely-to-be-first-non-white-uk-pm/feed/ 0 Sunak declares candidacy to be new UK PM, says he wants to fix economy https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-declares-candidacy-to-be-new-uk-pm-says-he-wants-to-fix-economy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-declares-candidacy-to-be-new-uk-pm-says-he-wants-to-fix-economy/#respond Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334744 Indian-origin former chancellor Rishi Sunak on Sunday formally declared his candidacy to contest the Conservative Party leadership election to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister and fix the economy. The 42-year-old is the clear frontrunner as he raced ahead with the backing of at least 128 Tory members of Parliament, even as loyalists of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sunak-declares-candidacy-to-be-new-uk-pm-says-he-wants-to-fix-economy/feed/ 0 How the UK’s Conservative Party planning to replace outgoing Liz Truss https://www.theinfostride.com/how-the-uks-conservative-party-planning-to-replace-outgoing-liz-truss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-the-uks-conservative-party-planning-to-replace-outgoing-liz-truss/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334555 Britain’s governing Conservative Party is electing a new leader for the second time this year. The winner will replace Liz Truss, who stepped down Thursday after 45 days in office, as party leader and will automatically become prime minister. Unlike the two-month contest held over the summer to replace Boris Johnson, party officials have designed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-the-uks-conservative-party-planning-to-replace-outgoing-liz-truss/feed/ 0 UK’s third female PM Liz Truss leaves office without India trade deal prize https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-third-female-pm-liz-truss-leaves-office-without-india-trade-deal-prize/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-third-female-pm-liz-truss-leaves-office-without-india-trade-deal-prize/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:28:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334516 Britain’s third female Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is out of office on Thursday after one of the shortest tenures at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) under her belt as a Brexit prize. Truss, who until Wednesday insisted in Parliament that she was a “fighter and not [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-third-female-pm-liz-truss-leaves-office-without-india-trade-deal-prize/feed/ 0 King Charles III’s coronation ceremony to be held in June next year https://www.theinfostride.com/king-charles-iiis-coronation-ceremony-to-be-held-in-june-next-year/ https://www.theinfostride.com/king-charles-iiis-coronation-ceremony-to-be-held-in-june-next-year/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:51:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=333701   King Charles III’s coronation ceremony is set to take place on June 3, 2023, according to Page Six. Page Six quoted a UK-based publication saying that the coronation ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey. They further reported that the ceremony would be much smaller than his mother’s, in a more modest way. Despite [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/king-charles-iiis-coronation-ceremony-to-be-held-in-june-next-year/feed/ 0 UK’s Labour Party aims to strengthen connections with Indian diaspora https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-labour-party-aims-to-strengthen-connections-with-indian-diaspora/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-labour-party-aims-to-strengthen-connections-with-indian-diaspora/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:34:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=333347 The Labour Convention of Indian Organisations (LCIO) is aiming to close the gap between British Indians and the Labour Party by boosting the Indian diaspora connection. The party announced that it will bridge the gap between the Labour Party and British Indians and India by fostering inclusive sustainable growth for both countries through a trade [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uks-labour-party-aims-to-strengthen-connections-with-indian-diaspora/feed/ 0 UK PM Liz Truss has told staff she expects them to wear ties and smarten up https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-liz-truss-has-told-staff-she-expects-them-to-wear-ties-and-smarten-up/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-liz-truss-has-told-staff-she-expects-them-to-wear-ties-and-smarten-up/#respond Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332216 Newly elected UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has warned scruffy dressers will need to smarten up, as she looks to distance her image from her predecessor, Daily Mail reported. Ties will be required as part of a new dress code Truss will introduce, in an effort to establish a sharper image the public won’t associate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-liz-truss-has-told-staff-she-expects-them-to-wear-ties-and-smarten-up/feed/ 0 UK PM contender Truss promises to address energy bill problems if elected https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-contender-truss-promises-to-address-energy-bill-problems-if-elected/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-contender-truss-promises-to-address-energy-bill-problems-if-elected/#respond Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=331869 UK PM contender Liz Truss on Saturday (local time) promised to address energy bill problems right away if elected. “If elected, I plan within the first week of my new administration to set out our immediate action on energy bills and energy supply… We need to take difficult decisions to ensure we are not in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-contender-truss-promises-to-address-energy-bill-problems-if-elected/feed/ 0 UK PM: Racism Not A Factor In Tory Membership’s Decision, Says Sunak https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-racism-not-a-factor-in-tory-memberships-decision-says-sunak/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-pm-racism-not-a-factor-in-tory-memberships-decision-says-sunak/#respond Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:30:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=329597 Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak said on Sunday that racism is not a factor in the Conservative Party membership’s decision to vote for the next party leader and successor of Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister. The finalist in the race to 10 Downing Street who is trailing his opponent, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, in surveys [...]

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