‘UK’s approach to China robust’
Sunak rejects suggestion from Business and Trade Committee chairman, Labour MP Liam Byrne, that where allies acted on China, the UK was merely “thinking about it”…reports Asian Lite News The UK’s approach
Plea calls on govt to reconsider healthcare visa term
The petition, launched on the U.K. Parliament website over the weekend, is intended to shed light on a pressing issue and after 10,000 signatures will require a response from the government…reports Asian
UK targets Vietnamese with online ads to deter Channel crossings
The UK Supreme Court had blocked the plan over safety fears, but Sunak has introduced proposals to declare Rwanda “safe” and agreed a new treaty with the east African country to kickstart
UK blames China for cyber-attack on voter data
The government revealed that National Cyber Security Centre concluded that the country’s Electoral Commission systems were “highly likely” compromised by a Chinese entity between 2021 and 2022…reports Asian Lite News The government
Cameron urges Israel to open more aid crossings
Countries have been airdropping aid into Gaza to stave off a growing risk of starvation within the enclave, where the UN estimates a quarter of the population is on the brink of
UK Aid to China Falls by 90%, Transparency Issues Remain
With China expected to graduate from being eligible for official development assistance (ODA) in the near future, ICAI also pointed out a lack of clear planning on how the government’s priorities in
UK One Step Closer to Joining Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc
UK poised to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade group later this year as the Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act receives Royal Assent The
Amnesty Slams Arrest of Delhi CM
Amnesty International: Crackdown on opposition reaches a crisis point ahead of national elections in India Responding to the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi state Chief Minister and opposition leader from the Aam
Mayor Sadiq Khan rules out Ulez changes
Susan Hall, the Conservative mayoral candidate, said: “Promises are worthless from the man who has been dishonest with Londoners about his plans to tax drivers…reports Asian Lite News Sadiq Khan has pledged
Penny Mordaunt rubbishes talk of challenging Sunak
Conservative backbenchers filing out of the session after his rallying speech sought to stress broad support for the leader and dismiss reports of dissent amid dire poll ratings…reports Asian Lite News Penny