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Govt appoints first nature envoy to tackle species decline

Ruth Davis, the new special representative for nature, is in Colombia for the start of two weeks of vital talks that will decide the global response to the biodiversity crisis…reports Asian Lite

October 21, 2024

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Reeves urged to ringfence NHS funding on illness prevention

Anita Charlesworth, the Health Foundation’s chief economist, said there needed to be a shift “so we are spending more on prevention and less of failure”. …reports Asian Lite News Rachel Reeves is

October 21, 2024

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Ministers urged to increase basic rate of statutory sick pay

Campaigners have welcomed the changes, but they want ministers to go further and raise sick pay…reports Asian Lite News Ministers are under pressure to increase the basic rate of statutory sick pay

October 21, 2024

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Rayner gets permanent seat on UK national security council

Starmer has also strengthened the “quad” of his most senior ministers to become a proper steering group for the government’s agenda…reports Asian Lite News Angela Rayner has been given a permanent seat

October 21, 2024

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Russian envoy accuses UK of waging proxy war in Ukraine

Kelin described the conflict as “a proxy war led by the United Kingdom’s government” which by providing weapons is “killing Russian soldiers and civilians”….reports Asian Lite News Moscow’s ambassador to London has

October 21, 2024

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EX-MI6 Boss Has A Warning

Sir John Sawers says police and intelligence agencies in Britain should be “on their toes” after changes of leadership at terrorist organisations in the Middle East…reports Asian Lite News A return of

October 21, 2024

-Top News·Arab News·UK News

Indian High Commission holds welcome event for students

High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami led the event, personally interacting with the students and delivering a warm, encouraging address….reports Asian Lite News The High Commission of India hosted a welcome reception at India

October 20, 2024

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King, Queen Camilla attend church on Australia tour

The royal couple were greeted at St Thomas’ Anglican Church by the archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel, and children from the church’s Sunday school who waved Australian flags….reports Asian Lite News King

October 20, 2024

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Badenoch urged to play nice to secure Conservative leadership

Tory MPs backing Badenoch revealed they had been urging her to curb her confrontational style for the duration of the contest to ensure she gets over the line….reports Asian Lite News Supporters

October 20, 2024

-Top News·Europe·UK News

Tackling misogyny vital, says London mayor

Sadiq Khan has written to every primary school in London urging them to counter the online misogyny of influencers…reports Asian Lite News Combating the “pernicious influence” of misogynists such as Andrew Tate

October 20, 2024

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