LIVE: Instead of Returning Looted Treasures, Britain Sends India a £9 Million Parking Bill - Firstpost

Britain has found a new way to collect dues from its former colonies—through parking fines. The Indian mission in London has been asked to pay over £9 million in congestion charges. The £15 daily fee applies to all vehicles in central London—but under the Vienna Convention, diplomats are exempt from taxes. India says this is a tax, not a service. The UK disagrees. The dispute has now grown into a diplomatic standoff, with the U.S. and Japan backing India’s position. Together, they owe Britain more than £35 million. But none have paid. Our next report unpacks this controversy—and what it says about modern diplomacy between Britain and the world’s biggest economies. --- Britain | UK Parking Bill | Vienna Convention | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #britain #unitedkigdom #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V