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Nurses, other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

NHS staff across England and Wales will receive a 3.3% pay rise from April after ministers accepted the recommendation of the independent review body. Unions say the increase falls short of inflation

February 13, 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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India, UK End Double Social Security Contributions

This move aims to ease talent transfer between the two nations while maintaining social security for employees on short-term overseas assignments….reports Asian Lite News India and the United Kingdom signed a Tuesday

February 11, 2026

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Nigeria Court Demands £420 mn Payout, Apology from UK

A High Court in Enugu has ruled that Britain is liable for the fatal shooting of 21 striking coal miners in 1949 and ordered payments of £20 million to each affected family…reports

February 8, 2026

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Brown Backs PM Starmer in Mandelson Row

Gordon Brown has described the pressure on Keir Starmer as “serious” and said the Prime Minister may have been too slow to act over Peter Mandelson…reports Asian Lite News Former Prime Minister

February 8, 2026

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Britain Plugs Into Europe’s Wind Future

The UK has signed a clean energy security pact with European partners aimed at accelerating joint offshore wind projects in the North Sea and strengthening energy security…reports Asian Lite News Energy Secretary

February 6, 2026

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Children to get swifter justice in UK

The Government has unveiled plans to overhaul the Victims’ Code, including the first child-friendly version designed to help young victims better understand their rights and access support…reports Asian Lite News The Government

February 6, 2026

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UK: Plans unveiled to scrap two-tier councils

The government confirmed that it has received 52 submissions from local leaders covering areas including Devon, Derbyshire and Kent…reports Asian Lite News Communities across England have been invited to give their views

February 6, 2026

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CAA Seeks Air India’s Urgent Explanation

Aviation regulator has sought urgent answers from Air India after a Boeing 787 departed Heathrow despite a documented engine control anomaly, exposing a sharp divergence with India’s safety watchdog…reports Asian Lite News

February 6, 2026

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