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New Labour MPs push for poll reforms

More than half of the nearly 100 MPs who have joined the new all-party parliamentary group on fair elections are from Labour, with 43 from the intake elected in 2024…reports Asian Lite

November 26, 2024

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Jaishankar, Lammy meet in Rome

The meeting took place just a few days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer met on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister

November 26, 2024

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Auction house facing claims it is selling looted antiquities

Third-century Roman plate and bust of Emperor Hadrian alleged to have links to man convicted of illegal dealing…reports Asian Lite News The auction house Bonhams is facing calls to withdraw a Roman

November 25, 2024

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Homeless to be given cash in trial to reduce poverty

Poverty campaigners have long believed that cash transfers are the most cost-effective way of helping people, but most studies have examined schemes in developing countries. …reports Asian Lite News Researchers are conducting the

November 25, 2024

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Stabbing survivors get Christmas carol invite

The royal couple met privately with the families of the three victims…reports Asian Lite News The Princess of Wales has invited children who survived the stabbing attack in Southport to her annual

November 25, 2024

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Tourists could be asked to pay local visitor levy

Nearly half of Scotland’s local councils are considering a mandatory levy on overnight stays, known as a tourist tax…reports Asian Lite News Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked

November 25, 2024

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Govt to launch climate initiatives in Pakistan

Recognising the global threat posed by climate change, this first-of-its-kind programme will be delivered in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)…reports Asian Lite News Local Pakistani businesses are set to benefit

November 25, 2024

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Retention payments announced for Army personnel

The announcements come as part of a drive to boost military morale, with additional childcare support announced for families deployed overseas earlier this week. …reporst Asian Lite News Thousands of Service Personnel

November 25, 2024

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New skills hubs launched to get Britain building

The purpose-built hubs will provide a realistic working environment for training for key construction trades…reports Asian Lite News Five thousand more construction apprenticeship places will be made available per year thanks to

November 25, 2024

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Thousands of bar staff to be trained to spot spiking

The prime minister will host senior police officers, transport bosses and hospitality industry executives in No 10 on Monday to urge a coordinated response to violence against women. …reports Asian Lite News Thousands

November 25, 2024

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