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UK PM to unveil new climate goal at COP29

The UK will pledge to cut emissions by 81% compared with 1990 levels by 2035, a target in line with the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee…reports Asian Lite News Keir Starmer

November 12, 2024

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Portrayal of Cultural Landscape at the House of Lords marking World Heritage Week

The Sanskruti Centre marked World Heritage Week at the House of Lords with an event on cultural diversity, hosted by Baroness Verma…writes Ragasudha Vinjamuri An entrancing event marking the World Heritage Week

November 12, 2024

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Farage’s offer to help PM Starmer with Trump rejected

The government brushed aside Brexiteer Nigel Farage’s offer to help build diplomatic relations with Donald Trump. Farage is a longstanding ally of the US president-elect and spent election night at his Mar-a-Lago

November 8, 2024

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Starmer covers defence, security in first call with Trump

During the call on Wednesday evening, both leaders agreed to work towards strengthening the “incredibly strong” US-UK special relationship and committed to ensure the bilateral ties continue to thrive. Prime Minister Keir

November 8, 2024

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Bank of England cuts interest rates by 0.25 points to 4.75%

The Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of eight to one to reduce rates for the second time this year to ease the pressure on households and businesses from

November 8, 2024

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UK to persuade Trump to not raise tariffs

Trump has said he wants to increase tariffs on goods imported from around the world by 10%, rising to 60% on goods from China, as part of his plan to protect US

November 7, 2024

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UK to Reboot Ties with Trump

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy Congratulate on ‘Historic Victory’…reports Asian Lite News UK is preparing to recalibrate its relationship with the US as Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated President-elect

November 6, 2024

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UK, China locked in embassy dispute

Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, faces a politically fraught decision over whether to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court…reports Asian Lite News China

November 6, 2024

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Queen Camilla cancels events due to chest infection

The Queen returned to the UK last Wednesday after a trip with the King to Australia and Samoa, which included a stopover in India on the way back…reports Asian Lite News Queen

November 6, 2024

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Zimbabwe demands repatriation from Britain

Mnangagwa said Britain should not remain indifferent to Zimbabwe’s pleas for compensation…reports Asian Lite News Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa reiterated his call for former colonial power Britain to apologise and compensate for

November 6, 2024

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