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Exclusive: This British duo with Sri Lankan roots re-inventing HRtech with AI just raised £7.5M in funding – By Abhinaya Prabhu

2024uknewadminFebruary 14, 2025ArticlesAI in corporate training, AI skills mapping, AI-powered learning platform, funding, HowNow funding, HowNow Series A funding, London, news, Startups, UKNo Comments

Picture credits: HowNow Source : techfundingnews.com As the workplace rapidly evolves, businesses are recognising that success is defined by skills and not job titles. Working towards achieving this, London-based HowNow, an AI-powered learning and skills platform transforms the way companies identify and close skills gaps. In a recent development, HowNow has scored £7.5 million in a […]

Building stronger UK-Sri Lanka partnership for the future

2024uknewadminFebruary 13, 2025ArticlesInternational Monetary Fund, Sri Lankan diaspora community, Sri Lankan hospitality, UK-Sri Lanka partnership, UK-Sri Lanka tradeNo Comments

Source : FT Whether it’s expanding trade under the DCTS, collaborating on climate action, or strengthening educational partnerships, the potential for growth in our relationship is immense I was delighted to have made my first official visit to Sri Lanka following the recent formation of President Dissanayake’s Government. Although my first visit, I am […]

Tourism industry records best-ever January arrivals

2024uknewadminFebruary 7, 2025UncategorizedNo Comments

Source : FT Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has achieved a record-breaking start to 2025, welcoming 252,761 visitors in January, surpassing the previous high of 238,924 registered in 2018. This surge in arrivals reflects a strong recovery for the sector, with expectations rising for continued momentum throughout the year. Last week, the Daily FT exclusively reported […]

Tourism industry records best-ever January arrivals

2024uknewadminFebruary 7, 2025UncategorizedNo Comments

Source : Ft Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has achieved a record-breaking start to 2025, welcoming 252,761 visitors in January, surpassing the previous high of 238,924 registered in 2018. This surge in arrivals reflects a strong recovery for the sector, with expectations rising for continued momentum throughout the year. Last week, the Daily FT exclusively reported […]

New UK Trade Envoy appointed for Sri Lanka

2024uknewadminFebruary 2, 2025ArticlesAndrew Patric, Lord John Hannett, UK businesses, UK stakeholders, UK’s Trade Envoy for Sri LankaNo Comments

Lord John Hannett Source : Ft Lord John Hannett of Everton OBE has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s new Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka. Lord Hannett will support the UK’s trade and investment promotion objectives by engaging with senior Sri Lankan and UK stakeholders to promote market access and create opportunities for UK businesses […]

New street food vendor brings taste of Sri Lanka to Glasgow – By Nicole Mitchell

2024uknewadminJanuary 30, 2025ArticlesNo Comments

New street food vendor brings taste of Sri Lanka to Glasgow – By Nicole Mitchell A NEW street food vendor is bringing a taste of Sri Lanka to The Barras. Source:- glasgowtimes Ceylon Cartel has been announced as a new trader at the East End market serving up dishes such as fried rice and kotthu […]

UK special delegation meets Opposition Leader

2024uknewadminJanuary 28, 2025ArticlesCatherine West, Eran Wickramaratne, Harshana Rajakaruna, Mujibur Rahman, Sajith Premadasa, Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sri Lanka’s economicNo Comments

Source : Newswire United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today for a discussion on Sri Lanka’s economic, social, and political challenges. The meeting was attended by Minister Catherine West’s Private Secretary, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick, and Second Secretary Alexander Smith. Representing the Samagi […]

A pot of green – Nature in urban homes – By J. U. Perera

2024uknewadminJanuary 26, 2025Articlesindoor plants, pot of green, Urban air, urban lifestylesNo Comments

Source : Sunday Observer The sight of a single plant can transform a room. In busy cities filled with towering buildings and paved roads, even a small touch of nature gives a great sense of release. A simple flower pot on a windowsill, a lush plant on a balcony, or a few herbs in the […]

UK’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia begins inaugural visit to Colombo

2024uknewadminJanuary 23, 2025ArticlesDr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Harjinder Kang, UK and Sri Lanka, UK- Sri Lanka trade relationship, UK’s Trade CommissionerNo Comments

His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for South Asia, Harjinder Kang Source : FT His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for South Asia, Harjinder Kang, is visiting Colombo from 21 to 23 January 2025. He will call on key officials from the Sri Lankan Government and engage with a range of businesses in a bid to strengthen […]

UK PM reaffirms winning justice for Sri Lankan Tamil victims – By KURULU KOOJANA KARIYAKARAWANA

2024uknewadminJanuary 23, 2025ArticlesKeir Starmer, Sri Lankan Tamil victims, Thai Pongal festival, UK PMNo Comments

Source : Dailymirror.lk UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment in addressing justice and accountability of reconciliation in Sri Lanka and the issues faced by Tamils, admiring the UK Tamil community’s contribution to British society, the Daily Mirror learns. Hosting a gala feast to mark the Thai Pongal festival at No.10, Downing Street last […]