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UK at Risk of Recession After Economy Shrinks

The economy is stuck in a lacklustre state as it struggles with high borrowing costs and the legacy of the worst inflationary upsurge for a generation The UK economy shrank slightly in

December 23, 2023

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UK, Switzerland ink post-Brexit deal

Hunt was in Bern, Switzerland, to sign the agreement with his Swiss counterpart, Karin Keller-Sutter, who said it would “boost the international competitiveness” of both markets over the long term…reports Asian Lite

December 22, 2023

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Ireland to launch legal action against UK

Many groups on the island of Ireland are vehemently opposed to the new law, including victims’ families, human rights organisations and all major political parties…reports Asian Lite News Ireland says it will

December 22, 2023

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Junior doctors begin 3-day strike in UK

Health secretary Victoria Atkins has said that if the strikes were called off, the government would “immediately look to come back to the table to continue negotiations”…reports Asian Lite News Junior doctors

December 21, 2023

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UK Inflation Eases to 3.9% in November

On a monthly basis, CPI fell by 0.2 per cent in November 2023, compared with a rise of 0.4 per cent in November 2022, said ONS…reports Asian Lite News The UK’s Consumer

December 21, 2023

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14th round of India-UK FTA talks to start in Jan

India and the UK launched the talks for a free-trade agreement (FTA) in January 2022, to conclude talks by Diwali (October 24, 2022), but the deadline was missed due to political developments

December 19, 2023

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Biden shelves trade pact with UK before polls

Sources say the deal was always likely to prove difficult to finalise, in part because the US still wanted greater access for their agricultural products…reports Asian Lite News Ministers have given up

December 19, 2023

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UK govt urges immediate release of Jimmy Lai as trial begins

Lai and Apple Daily also confront charges under a sedition law from the British colonial era, with the media tycoon pleading not guilty to all allegations…reports Asian Lite News Hong Kong media

December 18, 2023

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Migration Threatens to Overwhelm Europe, Warns UK PM

The Prime Minister also said changes to global refugee rules could be needed to tackle illegal migration….reports Asian Lite News UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said “enemies” want to use migration

December 17, 2023

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UK destroyer downs suspected attack drone

Britain announced last month that it was sending HMS Diamond, one of its most advanced naval vessels, to the Gulf to shore up its presence in the region….reports Asian Lite News A

December 17, 2023

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