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Former deputy PM Prescott dies aged 86

The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman had Alzheimer’s and died “peacefully” surrounded by relatives at his care home…reports Asian Lite News The former British deputy prime minister John Prescott has

November 21, 2024

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Three held after bomb squad called in Glasgow

The force first received reports of the item at about 1.10pm, and as a precaution the station and many of the surrounding buildings were evacuated and closed…reports Asian Lite News Three men

November 21, 2024

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Ukraine fires UK-made missiles into Russia

Storm Shadow missile attack comes day after Kyiv used US-supplied long-range weapons to strike within Russia…reports Asian Lite News Ukraine has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time

November 21, 2024

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UKIBC welcomes move to resume FTA talks

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer made the announcement following a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines on the G20 summit in Brazil…reports Asian Lite News

November 20, 2024

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Wintry weather causes school closures

Earlier, there had been warnings for northern England and the Midlands, while snow also fell in areas not covered by the alerts, including central London….reports Asian Lite News Large parts of the

November 20, 2024

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UK deprivation hits record high

In total, more than 16 million people are defined as living in poverty, or 24% of the UK population – the highest since comparable records began in 2000….reports Asian Lite News More

November 20, 2024

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Fuel payments cut will push pensioners into poverty

The analysis was published in a letter from Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, on Tuesday, just as temperatures plunged and parts of the UK experienced their first snowfall of the

November 20, 2024

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Retailers warn Reeves

Increase in national insurance contributions and national living wage will add to costs, says BRC Large UK retailers including Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Next have written to Rachel Reeves to

November 20, 2024

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Thousands of farmers protest

The demonstration, estimated by police to have drawn 13,000 participants, saw protesters holding signs such as “Stand with a farmer, not Starmer”…reports Asian Lite News With banners, bullhorns, and toy tractors, thousands

November 20, 2024

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IOD Signs MoU With UKABC

This MoU with IOD India represents an important step forward in building stronger, more resilient business networks between the UK and India, as well as with broader international markets like the EU,

November 20, 2024

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