Met only sought Al Fayed charges for two victims
It raises serious questions about the Met’s response to women who said they were abused by the former Harrods owner, who died aged 94 last year…reports Asian Lite News The Metropolitan Police
Storm Ashley batters Britain with strong winds and rain
A yellow warning for wind came into effect at 3am on Sunday for the whole of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as parts of north-west England and Wales..reports Asian Lite News
Govt appoints first nature envoy to tackle species decline
Ruth Davis, the new special representative for nature, is in Colombia for the start of two weeks of vital talks that will decide the global response to the biodiversity crisis…reports Asian Lite
Reeves urged to ringfence NHS funding on illness prevention
Anita Charlesworth, the Health Foundation’s chief economist, said there needed to be a shift “so we are spending more on prevention and less of failure”. …reports Asian Lite News Rachel Reeves is
Ministers urged to increase basic rate of statutory sick pay
Campaigners have welcomed the changes, but they want ministers to go further and raise sick pay…reports Asian Lite News Ministers are under pressure to increase the basic rate of statutory sick pay
Rayner gets permanent seat on UK national security council
Starmer has also strengthened the “quad” of his most senior ministers to become a proper steering group for the government’s agenda…reports Asian Lite News Angela Rayner has been given a permanent seat
Russian envoy accuses UK of waging proxy war in Ukraine
Kelin described the conflict as “a proxy war led by the United Kingdom’s government” which by providing weapons is “killing Russian soldiers and civilians”….reports Asian Lite News Moscow’s ambassador to London has
EX-MI6 Boss Has A Warning
Sir John Sawers says police and intelligence agencies in Britain should be “on their toes” after changes of leadership at terrorist organisations in the Middle East…reports Asian Lite News A return of
Indian High Commission holds welcome event for students
High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami led the event, personally interacting with the students and delivering a warm, encouraging address….reports Asian Lite News The High Commission of India hosted a welcome reception at India
King, Queen Camilla attend church on Australia tour
The royal couple were greeted at St Thomas’ Anglican Church by the archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel, and children from the church’s Sunday school who waved Australian flags….reports Asian Lite News King