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Ashok Parameswar

Ashok Parameswar

Reform’s £50bn Welfare Blitz

Reform UK has pledged to bar most foreign nationals, including up to 4.5 million EU citizens granted settlement rights, from claiming almost all benefits if it enters government…reports Asian Lite News Desk
August 18, 2026
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Station Homes Get Green Light

New planning rules will create a presumption in favour of housing within walking distance of well-connected train, tram and underground stations across England…reports Asian Lite News Desk Thousands of homes are expected
August 18, 2026
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Bank Holiday Benefits Paid Early

Millions of people will receive benefit payments early because of the August bank holiday. Payments due on Monday, 31 August, will instead be made on Friday, 28 August, the Government has confirmed…reports
August 18, 2026
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Britain Braced for Sixth Sizzle

Britain could face a sixth heatwave next month as long-range forecasts point to above-average temperatures continuing into September…reports Asian Lite News Desk Britain could be gripped by a sixth heatwave next month,
August 18, 2026
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Rayner Raises Bar on Pub Closures

Every pub in England is set to receive tougher protection from redevelopment under planned changes to national planning rules…reports Asian Lite News Desk Ministers are preparing to tighten planning protections for pubs
August 18, 2026
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Don’t Tax Banks, Dimon Warns Healey

JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon has warned Chancellor John Healey that higher taxes on banks could drive financial services jobs away from Britain…reports Asian Lite News Desk JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon
August 18, 2026
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Burnham’s Crude Test

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a major test of his government’s energy and climate policy as decisions loom over the Rosebank oilfield and Jackdaw gas project…reports Asian Lite News Desk Prime Minister
August 18, 2026
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