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UK wage growth still high despite unemployment rise

Sterling initially brushed off the figures before sliding after Pill’s comments, down 0.2 per cent against the dollar on the day at $1.253…reports Asian Lite News UK wage growth remained persistently strong

May 15, 2024

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Shapps vows new Navy ships for ‘future wars’

Backed by defence spending rising to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, the announcement means that there are now up to 28 warships and submarines planned or in build

May 15, 2024

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Undeterred Sunak set to scrap graduate visa scheme

Sunak’s spokesperson has insisted ministers were not obliged to accept recommendations from the independent Migration Advisory Committee, which cautioned against closing the scheme in a report…reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Rishi

May 15, 2024

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Northern Ireland court strikes down key parts of Illegal Migration Act

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the government would appeal the judgment….reports Asian Lite News The United Kingdom’s law to deport asylum-seekers shouldn’t apply in Northern Ireland, because parts of it violate

May 14, 2024

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King hands military role to Prince William

The king’s decision to hand the role to William was seen as a blow to Harry when it was announced last year….reports Asian Lite News King Charles officially handed over the role

May 14, 2024

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Cameron renews call for BBC to label Hamas as terrorists

Lord Cameron urged the organization to reconsider how it labels Hamas and reassess its editorial policy….reports Asian Lite News Foreign Secretary David Cameron reiterated his appeal to the BBC to designate Hamas

May 14, 2024

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UK sees drop in international student applications

Recent statistics from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) reveal a decline in applications from Indian students…reports Asian Lite News Universities in the UK are reporting a significant drop in applications

May 14, 2024

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Country at crossroads, says Sunak

In a speech delivered in central London, Sunak said the coming years will be among the most challenging in Britain’s history, with threats such as war, migration and technology all set to

May 14, 2024

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Indian diaspora groups hold ‘vigil for democracy’

Speakers shared their concern over the way the election is being conducted and the alleged corruption at every stage…reports Asian Lite News Vigil for democracy in India” brought diaspora organisations together in

May 13, 2024

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‘Banning arms exports to Israel would strengthen Hamas’

Cameron said he did not support an operation in Rafah in the absence of a plan to protect hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in the southern border city….reports Asian Lite News

May 13, 2024

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