Is the city’s famed multiculturalism—what Rushdie once described as a “melange, a hotchpotch, a bit of this and a bit of that”—at threat? Its cultural flourishes suggest not, but the UK’s indifferent leadership may make more space for anti-immigrant populism.
3 min read3 Jul 2025There are political lessons from Canada, Australia, the UK and Europe for liberal parties everywhere. In taking on the hard right, they may need to harden their approach. It’s what realpolitik demands.
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4 min read20 May 2025The free trade agreement (FTA) between New Delhi and London marks India’s turn from defensive caution to strategic ambition as it seeks to shape the digital economy’s rules. Here’s what Indian digital players can look forward to.
4 min read19 May 2025The India-UK free trade agreement spurred celebration in India, not least because it created more favourable conditions for Indian workers in the UK. Criticism in Britain of their national insurance exemption is misplaced.
4 min read16 May 2025The agreement is long on rhetoric and short of what truly matters to the US and UK economics. The drama around it reminds one of the sitcom ‘Seinfeld.’ The White House is far from solving America’s actual problems.
4 min read12 May 2025The momentum in London-New Delhi ties is backed by business enthusiasm. With a free trade agreement (FTA) in place, let’s together unlock the full potential of a commercial relationship that’s on an upswing for good reason.
4 min read12 May 2025The free trade agreement (FTA) thrashed out by New Delhi and London is set to make history in more ways than one. But special interests shouldn’t be allowed to pose hurdles in its path to finalization.
3 min read9 May 2025It will boost India-UK trade but also serve as a template for future agreements that India is negotiating with others. It’s a comprehensive deal that’s well attuned to global trade dynamics and could aid our supply chain integration.
4 min read8 May 2025India-UK FTA talks: India and the UK have resumed their FTA talks. Union Minister Piyush Goyal expects it to be a ‘win-win’ situation for both countries.
1 min read24 Feb 2025The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared