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Lammy defends Chagos Islands deal

The government announced last week that it was going to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter dispute…reports Asian Lite News David Lammy has hailed the decision to

October 8, 2024

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£7 mn to tackle antisemitism in education confirmed

The funding will aim to educate people about antisemitism and better equip schools, colleges and universities to stamp out antisemitic abuse…reports Asian Lite News The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson has announced that

October 8, 2024

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UK steel industry calls for protectionist measures

UK Steel, a lobby group, said the global industry has 543m tonnes of excess steel, 70 times more than the UK uses each year, in analysis published on Monday…reports Asian Lite News

October 8, 2024

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17 European countries call for a ‘paradigm shift’ on asylum seekers

This new approach, they say, should entail “consequences” for those who are handed a return order but never leave the continent…reports Asian Lite News The European Union has struggled to improve the

October 8, 2024

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NHS to invest in tech to boost cancer detection

This could unleash a raft of new medical tech products onto the global market, including more flexible medical scanners and an AI tool to help spot lung cancer sooner….reports Asian Lite News

October 8, 2024

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Reeves not to raise tax on pension contributions

The chancellor is understood to have decided against the move, which had been considered as one of a number of tax rises designed to repair the hole in the public finances….reports Asian

October 8, 2024

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Britain withdraws kin of embassy staff from Israel

The decision comes in the wake of Israel sending troops into southern Lebanon, the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and an Iranian missile attack on Israel…reports Asian Lite News Britain

October 8, 2024

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British climber stranded in Himalayas saved in daring rescue op

The pair became stranded for three days at an altitude of more than 6,000m (19,000ft)…reports Asian Lite News A British climber who was missing for three days in the Himalayas confirmed she

October 7, 2024

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Man arrested for ‘incorrectly’ boarding easyJet flight

There has been no suggestion that the incident was terror-related and nothing suspicious was found onboard the aircraft…reports Asian Lite News A man was arrested after boarding an easyJet flight without the

October 7, 2024

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1,000 UK troops show commitment in NATO exercise

The training will develop the UK’s ability to operate alongside NATO allies and underlines Britain’s commitment to eastern Europe….reports Asian Lite News More than 1,000 British troops have begun one of the

October 7, 2024

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