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UK urged to break with France, Russia on UN N-war resolution

The resolution, drafted by Ireland and New Zealand, is expected to be overwhelmingly approved by the committee and then later by the full assembly. ..reports Asian Lite News Non-proliferation groups are urging

November 1, 2024

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‘Reeves may need extra £9bn to avoid cuts to public services’

The IFS said that while the spending increases announced by Reeves appeared big relative to the previous government’s plans, this was in large part because “their plans were unrealistic”….reports Asian Lite News

November 1, 2024

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Private schools to take legal action against VAT on fees

The government predicts that private school fees could rise by an average of 10% due to the introduction of VAT….reports Asian Lite News The Independent Schools Council (ISC) has said it will

November 1, 2024

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Al Fayed’s victims call for Harrods boycott

Three victims of Fayed’s abuse posed with tote bags with the Harrods logo crossed out during a press conference by the Justice for Harrods Survivors group….reports Asian Lite News Former Harrods staff

November 1, 2024

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R&D gets record £20.4 bn investment in Budget

The Budget will fully fund the UK’s association with Horizon Europe, providing scientists and innovators access to the world’s largest collaborative funding scheme…reports Asian Lite News At Wednesday’s Budget the Chancellor has

November 1, 2024

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Sunak bows out as Opposition leader on Diwali

The 44-year-old, who has served as interim leader of the Conservatives following the party’s general election loss in July, took his final Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons as

October 31, 2024

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King, Queen take private break in Bengaluru

After a four-day stay, the royals returned to Britain early on Wednesday, sources stated…reports Asian Lite News King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited a health centre in Bengaluru during their four-day

October 31, 2024

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Regulated rail fares to rise by 4.6%

While Rachel Reeves made no reference to train fares in her budget speech, the government said the rise would be “the lowest absolute increase in three years”…reports Asian Lite News Rail fares

October 31, 2024

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£22.6bn cash injection for NHS

Rachel Reeves hails biggest increase ‘outside of Covid’ since 2010 but health experts say patients may not feel impact…reports Asian Lite News The NHS in England is to receive a £22.6bn cash

October 31, 2024

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Chancellor accused of betraying small family firms

Chancellor also criticised for letting the very rich off the hook with a lower than expected rise in capital gains tax…reports Asian Lite News Tax rises aimed at inherited wealth are at

October 31, 2024

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