UK deprivation hits record high
In total, more than 16 million people are defined as living in poverty, or 24% of the UK population – the highest since comparable records began in 2000….reports Asian Lite News More
Fuel payments cut will push pensioners into poverty
The analysis was published in a letter from Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, on Tuesday, just as temperatures plunged and parts of the UK experienced their first snowfall of the
Retailers warn Reeves
Increase in national insurance contributions and national living wage will add to costs, says BRC Large UK retailers including Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Next have written to Rachel Reeves to
Thousands of farmers protest
The demonstration, estimated by police to have drawn 13,000 participants, saw protesters holding signs such as “Stand with a farmer, not Starmer”…reports Asian Lite News With banners, bullhorns, and toy tractors, thousands
IOD Signs MoU With UKABC
This MoU with IOD India represents an important step forward in building stronger, more resilient business networks between the UK and India, as well as with broader international markets like the EU,
Burglars steal two vehicles from Windsor Castle estate
Thames Valley Police said the intruders stole two vehicles from a farm building on the estate west of London on October 13 and that no arrests had been made. ..reports Asian Lite News
Australian lawmaker who heckled King Charles censured
The censure motion condemned Thorpe’s actions as “disruptive and disrespectful…reports Asian Lite News An Indigenous lawmaker was censured by Australia’s parliament Monday for heckling King Charles about the legacy of European settlement
Call to ban cakes and biscuits at school lunchtimes
The call has come from Action on Sugar, a group of nutritionists and other health experts at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), who campaign on the health dangers of too much
West reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with India
West’s discussions with senior Indian ministers will centre on driving forward growth and strengthening the enduring partnership between the two countries. ..reports Asian Lite News In a significant show of commitment to enhancing
Britons warned against energy bill spike
That would be a rise of £19 a year, a 1% increase, compared with the current typical annual bill of £1,717, it said, with little chance of a big drop in the