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In two years, UK Govt hits 70% of pledge

New government figures show progress towards a manifesto pledge to recruit and retain 6,500 additional teachers, with more than two-thirds of the target already achieved. The data also points to stronger teacher

June 5, 2026

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Lammy Backs Starmer Amid Row

Lammy backs Starmer as questions grow over Mandelson’s failed vetting, with prime minister set to face scrutiny in Parliament…reports reports Asian Lite news David Lammy has signalled his support for Prime Minister

April 19, 2026

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UK PM admits defence funding plan delay

The UK prime minister has said the government has yet to finalise how it will fund its defence strategy, as questions continue over the timing and scope of its long-awaited review. Ministers

March 24, 2026

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King’s Speech to unveil sweeping EU alignment bill

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing legislation that would allow ministers to import a wide range of European Union laws into the UK, with plans expected to be set out in the

March 24, 2026

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Union chief calls for Rayner to replace Starmer

A Labour-affiliated union leader has urged a change at the top, calling for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer. The intervention comes after a turbulent week for the Prime Minister and before

February 13, 2026

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Starmer Ousts Cabinet Secretary

Government turmoil deepened after the cabinet secretary stepped down, with allies and critics clashing over the pace of change at the top of Whitehall. Attention is now turning to whether Antonia Romeo

February 13, 2026

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Starmer Slams Trump’S Tariff Threat

Prime minister and opposition politicians condemn threat to impose 10% tariff unless deal reached to buy the Arctic island Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump’s decision to impose 10% tariffs on the

January 18, 2026

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US Official Warns UK Over ‘Russia-Style’ X Ban

Sarah Rogers, a senior US State Department official, warned that Britain was considering what she described as a “Russia-style” ban on X….reports Asian Lite News President Donald Trump’s free speech envoy has compared

January 12, 2026

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Mandelson Rips ‘Performative’ Europe

Peter Mandelson has launched a forceful critique of Europe’s response to Donald Trump’s foreign policy, accusing leaders including Keir Starmer of overreaction and strategic timidity…reports Asian Lite News Peter Mandelson has accused

January 9, 2026

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Britain Moves Forward in 2025

A year of political change, economic challenge and international uncertainty saw the UK navigate a demanding transition while pressing ahead with reform at home and a more active role abroad…reports Asian Lite

December 29, 2025

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