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Burnham edges closer to a seat

Andrew Gwynne’s decision to resign as Labour MP for Gorton and Denton will trigger a by-election that could redraw the political map of Greater Manchester and test Keir Starmer’s grip on his

January 23, 2026

-Top News·POLITICS·UK News

£43 mn boost for green aviation

The government has announced £43 million for green aviation research and development as part of a push to decarbonise flying while pressing ahead with expansion plans at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton…reports Asian

January 23, 2026

-Top News·UK News

Britain’s borrowing falls to £11.6bn

The better-than-expected figures came as a result of stronger tax revenues, due to increases in national insurance contributions (NICs) introduced last April and higher wage growth…reports Asian Lite News The UK government

January 23, 2026

-Top News·Economy·UK News

Mega Cops Shake-up

The Home Secretary is preparing to unveil the biggest reorganisation of policing in a generation, with plans to slash the number of forces in England and Wales and refocus them on serious

January 23, 2026

-Top News·Defence·UK News

‘Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security’

A confidential government-commissioned intelligence assessment has warned that the accelerating destruction of the world’s ecosystems poses a direct threat to the UK’s national security, with the potential to trigger food shortages, mass

January 23, 2026

-Top News·Environment·UK News

Queen to stand tall in £46m memorial

A major design change has been confirmed for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, with the late monarch now set to be depicted standing rather than on horseback…reports Asian Lite News

January 23, 2026

-Top News·Europe·UK News

IMF Flags UK Slowdown

Britain’s economic recovery is set to lose momentum next year, with growth expected to slow after a stronger-than-forecast 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF said the UK would still

January 20, 2026

-Top News·Economy·UK News

US holidaymakers prop up UK tourism

American tourists are set to inject billions of pounds into the UK economy this year, underlining Britain’s heavy reliance on visitors from across the Atlantic. A new analysis also points to faster

January 20, 2026

-Top News·UK News·USA

Starmer Warns Against Tariff Tit-for-Tat

Starmer has warned that a trade war would be in “no-one’s interest” after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs against the UK and European allies over opposition to his plans for Greenland…reports Asian

January 19, 2026

-Top News·Economy·UK News

UK May Miss Ocean Summit

Although the UK has signed the treaty, it has yet to complete the parliamentary process required for ratification The UK could miss out on a historic global oceans summit after failing to

January 17, 2026

-Top News·Environment·UK News

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