UK - Asian News from UK

BoE leaves rates unchanged

The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% after a closely split vote, underscoring deepening divisions among policymakers over when to begin cutting borrowing costs…reports Asian Lite News

February 6, 2026

-Top News·Economy·UK News

UK Strikes Minerals Deal with US

The UK and the United States have signed a new partnership aimed at securing supplies of critical minerals essential to modern industry and technology…reports Asian Lite News UK businesses are set to

February 6, 2026

-Top News·UK News·USA

UK Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Iranian Officials

Britain has already imposed more than 550 relevant sanctions on Iranian individuals and organizations, including the IRGC…reports Asian Lite News The UK’s foreign office issued a statement blaming ten individuals and an

February 3, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·UK News

Starmer Draws Battle Lines with Reform

Starmer said the Gorton and Denton byelection in Manchester would be a vote on “true patriotism”…reports Asian Lite News UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has framed the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection

February 1, 2026

-Top News·POLITICS·UK News

Labubu Maker’s London Bet

Pop Mart plans to open seven UK stores, including outlets in Birmingham and Cardiff and a flagship on Oxford Street….reports Asian Lite News Labubu toymaker Pop Mart plans to establish its European

February 1, 2026

-Top News·China·UK News

Britain, Japan agree to deepen cooperation

Britain and Japan have agreed to deepen defence and economic cooperation following talks in Tokyo between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Japanese counterpart, amid growing geopolitical uncertainty…reports Asian Lite News Britain

February 1, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·UK News

New Epstein Files, Old Questions

The Prime Minister has said anyone with relevant information about Jeffrey Epstein should be willing to testify, as new US court files reignite scrutiny of prominent figures linked to the financier…reports Asian

February 1, 2026

-Top News·Crime·UK News

London Dominates Rich List Tax League

The Sunday Times Tax List 2026 shows the capital remains the main base for the country’s highest earners, despite signs some are moving overseas…reports Asian Lite News London hosts more than a

February 1, 2026

Economy·London News·UK News

Why India’s FTAs Are Working

India is increasingly partnering with countries where trade was already growing, using FTAs to accelerate momentum rather than create new trade ties from scratch….writes Anna Mahjar-Barducci India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs)

January 31, 2026

-Top News·Economy·India News

UK and China join forces on boat gangs

The UK and China have struck a landmark border security deal to disrupt small boat supply chains, targeting engines at source and dealing a major blow to people-smuggling gangs….reports Asian Lite News

January 30, 2026

-Top News·China·UK News

UK - Page 20