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Govt borrowing in Oct tops forecasts at £17.4bn

Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves…reports Asian Lite News The government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed

November 22, 2024

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Anger after cost of King Charles’s coronation revealed

Official figures put price of event at £72m but anti-monarchy group Republic says real cost is likely much more…reports Asian Lite News The coronation of King Charles in May 2023 cost taxpayers

November 22, 2024

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Cooper to set out crackdown on antisocial behaviour

As well as a prison sentence, courts could hand out unlimited fines and order those who flouted the rules to carry out unpaid work or abide by a curfew…reports Asian Lite News

November 22, 2024

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Schools, colleges accused of failing to tackle racism

A coalition of organisations representing young people’s voices has written to the prime minister, warning that “racism is holding all young people back”…reports Asian Lite News Schools and colleges are failing in

November 22, 2024

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Musk to ‘summon British MPs to US’

World’s richest man responds to UK parliamentarians saying they will call him to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation during riots…reports Asian Lite News Elon Musk has said UK MPs “will

November 22, 2024

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India to set up two new consulates in UK

Britain will restart talks with India on a free trade deal in the new year…reports Asian Lite News On the sidelines of the G20 Summit held in Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

November 22, 2024

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Royal Mail considering job cuts and price hikes

A rise in stamp prices would come on top of five increases in first-class stamp costs in less then three years, including a 30p increase to £1.65 last month. …reports Asian Lite News

November 21, 2024

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Energy suppliers to spend £500m to cushion pain of rising bills

The deal was announced by the government alongside an update to the warm homes plan, which provides money for people looking to make their homes more energy-efficient….reports Asian Lite News Energy suppliers

November 21, 2024

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Healey announces scrapping of £500m of vessels and drones

The announcement was described by the shadow defence secretary, James Cartlidge, as “cuts instead of a pathway to 2.5%” and “a black day for the Royal Marines”….reports Asian Lite News The defence

November 21, 2024

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Yukon town council refuses to swear oath to King Charles

The standoff, which threatens to cost them their seats, reflects a complicated view of the country’s head of state…reports Asian Lite News The council of a town in Canada’s Yukon territory has

November 21, 2024

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