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  • Britain gears up for Magna Carta@800

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    Britain is gearing up to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta – the Great Charter, the corner stone of democracy across the world…reports Asian Lite news The Magna Carta was the Charter of Liberties that King John granted at Runnymede on 15 June 1215 as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced.…

  • Immigrants arrive in container

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    Sixty-eight immigrants, including two pregnant women, have been found locked in a container at a port in Essex, BBC reported. They were discovered during routine checks by the Border Force at Harwich International Port at about 22:00 BST on Thursday. This is the second incident of immigrants using container to sneak into UK.  Last August, one…

  • British doctors call for new tax on fizzy drinks

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    Doctors have called for the introduction of a tax on sugary food and drinks to tackle what they describe as an “obesity epidemic”. The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh warned that being overweight may now be considered “the norm”. It claimed a tax would help fund the “spiralling” healthcare costs associated with the problem.…

  • Lloyds bank fined £117 mover PPI handling

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    Taxpayer backed Lloyds Banking Group has been fined a record £117m for mis-handling payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints by the City watchdog. It is the latest fine imposed on the bank, in which the taxpayer still holds a 19% stake reports BBC. It comes just two months after Clydesdale Bank was fined £20.7m for similar failings.…

  • Alton Towers closed for third day

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    Alton Towers is to remain closed for a third day following the rollercoaster crash that left four people seriously injured. A total of 16 people needed medical treatment when the carriage they were in on The Smiler ride collided with an empty carriage, while travelling at around 20mph. The Staffordshire amusement park said in a…

  • England ‘ready to host 2022 World Cup’

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    England is ready to host the 2022 football World Cup if it is taken away from Qatar in the wake of corruption and bribery allegations in FIFA, British culture secretary John Whittingdale said. Whittingdale spoke about England’s chances of hosting the tournament to Members of Parliaments (MPs) at the House of Commons. At least nine…

  • Remaining Royal Mail stake to be sold off

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    The taxpayers remaining 30% stake in the Royal Mail is to be sold and £3bn cut from government spending this year, George Osborne has said. The chancellor said the Royal Mail shares money – valued at £1.5bn – would be used to pay down the national debt reports BBC. The £3bn in cuts come ahead…

  • INTERVIEW: Amitav Ghosh

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    Hailed as one of the most accomplished Indian writers, Amitav Ghosh was recently nominated for the Man Booker International Prize. In ‘Flood of Fire’ I feel like I have conquered a mountain, Mr Ghosh told Preetha Nair. Flood of Fire, the last in the Ibis trilogy, where history and fiction interweave and span the years leading…

  • Meera unveils ‘The House of Hidden Mothers’

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    Meera Syal unveils her new novel The House of Hidden Mothers at a star studded event at Soho’s Union Club. Amongst the guests were Syal’s husband and longtime collaborator Sanjeev Bhaskar, actorsRichard E Grant, Maureen Lipman, Adrian Lester, Kabir Bedi and Nitin Ganatra, author Anthony Horowitz, the High Commissioner of India His Excellency Ranjan Mathai, comedians Jo…

  • Cameron warned on German EU support

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    British PM David Cameron has been warned by Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer not to be too sure of German support in his bid to reform the EU. It comes a week after German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to try to find a solution to the UK’s drive for reform. Mr Fischer, an architect of…

  • Unsustainable NHS targets criticised

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    NHS has been criticised for their “unsustainable culture” of targets by medical bodies. Two professional bodies have also called for a “bold and visionary” approach to ensure the health service is “fit for purpose”. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland and the Royal College of Nursing Scotland said tough spending decisions…

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  • British acts account 13.7% albums sold worldwide

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    One Direction, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay helped UK artists account for more than one in seven of the albums sold globally during 2014, the BPI has said. With 13.7% of worldwide sales, it’s the highest British share since the BPI began recording those figures in 2000. Sales of albums by British artists rose in Canada,…

  • Murray sets up clash with Djokovic

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    World No.3 Andy Murray defeated World No.8 David Ferrer 7-6, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 in the men’s singles quarter-finals to enter the semi-finals of the French Open here. Andy Murray became the first British player to reach three semi-finals at Roland Garros, and will now face World No.1 Novak Djokovic who earlier in the day outclassed…

  • Two detained for NRI murder in Britain

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    Police  arrested two men on suspicion of murdering a British Indian businessman, a media report said. Pragaret Singh — known to family and friends as Charlie Singh — was shot dead last year near his office in Manchester city’s Openshaw area. Police  detained two men, aged 22 and 23, after raiding three properties in Moss…

  • Help for budding filmmakers in London

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    Film London is holding a series of events for filmmakers who want to take part in Microwave, a feature film fund supported by the BFI, BBC Films and Creative Skillset…reports Rekha Patel for Asian Lite News Microwave offers support, training and professional mentoring as well as production funding. The roadshows will take place across London, as well…

  • Police chief helps struggling youngsters

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    Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd allocates fund to empower the city’s  youngsters as a move to give them the best start in life…reports Kaliph Anaz for Asian Lite News Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has awarded 36 youth groups and organisations a slice of his Youth Aspiration Fund to work with thousands of…

  • Sharma Slams Closure of Ealing Maternity Unit

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    Virendra Sharma MP accused the government of ignoring the plight of  expectant mums in Southall. “Closure of Ealing maternity unit days after Tory election victory is a devastating blow to Ealing and particularly to expectant mums in Southall. My children and grandchildren were all born at Ealing hospital and so this is a very sad day…

  • Crackdown on Motorists on Phone

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    Manchester Police book 285 motorists dueing a week-long Crackdown on Motorists on Phone…reports Asian Lite News Two hundred and eighty five (285) motorists were caught on their mobile phone during a week-long crackdown by traffic police in Manchester. Traffic officers took part in the week of action as part of a national campaign to target driver…

  • Snow White Kathakali

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    Snow White, Disney’s classic, will be recreated in a traditional Indian dance format – Kathakali….reports Kaliph Anaz for Asian Lite News Kathakali is Kerala’ very own dance drama. It is a wonderful combination of drama, dance, and music. The performer in elaborate costumes and boldly painted face enacts stories of Hindu mythology, through hand signs.…

  • Lord Sheikh seeks united front against radicalisation

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    Lord Sheikh, a Conservative peer in the British House of Lords, said the government should take initiative to provide more avenues to engage with the Muslim community, especially the younger generation…reports Asian Lite News “We feel that the government should do more to interact with the right people,”  Lord Sheikh said. “Look at the various…

  • Autmn start likely for Midlands Metro

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    Officials indicate that trams are on track and they will be running through Birmingham City Centre in the autumn, reports Asian Lite, popular UK paper among British Asians. Midlands Metro Trams are likely to lead to the creation of 1,500 city centre jobs and benefit the regional economy by £50 million a year. Testing runs on…

  • Osborne boosts Birmingham biz growth

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    Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has used his recent visit to Birmingham to announce an extension to the city’s 168-acre city centre Enterprise Zone, reports Asian Lite leading UK newspaper popular among British Asians. The Chancellor has extended the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership’s (GBSLEP) Birmingham city centre Enterprise Zone to cover…

  • Failing schools to become academies

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    Under new government plans,up to 1,000 schools in England, including all those rated inadequate by Ofsted, will be turned into academies. The Education and Adoption Bill seeks to “remove bureaucratic and legal loopholes” that slow up the process of turning failing schools into academies. Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said schools would be improved faster by…

  • Coulson cleared of perjury

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    Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson has been cleared of committing perjury while giving evidence in the 2010 trial of ex-MSP Tommy Sheridan. The Crown alleged that Mr Coulson, 47, lied about his knowledge of phone hacking at the now-defunct tabloid reports BBC. The case against him collapsed after his defence team successfully…

  • Medical students report abuse and breaches of patient safety

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      A survey of almost 4000 medical and healthcare students from across the United Kingdom has found that more than half of those questioned indicated that they had witnessed clinicians breaching patient dignity or safety during the past year. Similar numbers also reported witnessing the abuse of workplace colleagues – with over 75 per cent…

  • The Royal Mint unveils Signature Gold

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      The Royal Mint  launched Signature Gold, a brand new addition to its bullion trading service, reports Asian Lite. Opening up the world of gold trading to everybody, Signature Gold guarantees customers full ownership over their gold, and the entry-level is just £20. Signature Gold allows customers to purchase and own a fractional amount of…

  • Will not sign nuclear NPT: Pakistan

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    Pakistan said it will not sign the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) because it considers it discriminatory. “It is a discriminatory treaty. Pakistan has the right to defend itself, so Pakistan will not sign the NPT. Why should we?” said Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on being asked whether Islamabad would sign the NPT if Washington…

  • Blatter stands down as FIFA president

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      FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced he will step down from world football’s governing body amid a corruption scandal, and also called for an extraordinary congress “as early as possible” at which a successor will be elected. The Swiss announced his decision at a hastily-arranged press conference after his secretary-general Jerome Valcke was earlier implicated…

  • President Mukherjee safe after crash in Sweden

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    President Pranab Mukherjee and the Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden have escaped unharmed following a 15-car pile-up involving their motorcade in the Swedish town of Uppsala, Swedish media reports said. Rashtrapati Bhavan termed the reports “misleading” and said no one was hurt. In a tweet, the official @RashtrapatiBhvn handle posted: “Reports about accident involving…

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  • Ace Pak Fashion to Descend in London

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    Stitch Three in London will showcase Pakistan’s leading fashion creations at The Summer Edit on Tuesday, 9th June – VENUE: 45 Longfield Avenue, Mill Hill, London NW7 2EH, Time -10am – 2pm. Visit Asian Lite for the latest news on fashion and events in London   South Asian, high fashion studio and retail concept, Stitch Three, will be…

  • Stars Shine at Unhallowed Ground

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    STARS OF AWARD-WINNING BRITISH SUPERNATURAL THRILLERUNHALLOWED GROUND CELEBRATE BRITISH PREMIERE….Asian Lite Gallery to get latest on British Entertainment Sector The stars of the award-winning supernatural thrillerUnhallowed Ground gathered at Watermans Centre, Brentford for a gala evening to celebrate the film’s upcoming theatrical release. The evening was hosted by popular BBC presenters, Sunny and Shay Grewal…

  • Indo-Pak friendship film bags award

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    ‘Trading for Peace,’ a film produced by London-based Conciliation Resources, an organisation working to bring peace to Kashmir through trade between India and Pakistan, bagged ‘Positive Collaboration’ award…reports Asian Lite, Best newspaper for the Asian diaspora An initiative to encourage greater interaction and confidence across the Line of Control in Kashmir has been recognised with an industry…

  • London V&A Museum to showcase Tripe’s rare photographs

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    London’s prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum will showcase the rare photographs of Captain Linnaeus Tripe (1822-1902) from his India-Burma series as part of the ongoing India Festival. The FREE exhibition will open on 24th June and lasts till 11th October 2015…reports Asian Lite, best newspaper for the Asian diaspora Captain Linnaeus Tripe (1822-1902) was a…

  • Criminals to pay legal costs in the UK

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    Britain has amended rules to make criminals, rather than taxpayers, to pay their legal bills…reports Asian Lite, Best newspaper for British Asians Legal Aid Minister Shailesh Vara said the new measures have been created by changes through the Crime and Courts Act 2013 and then enabled by a statutory instrument updating the relevant legal aid…

  • Oxford Union sorry over racism

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    When the whole world is moving forward, the students union which produced world leaders like Benazir Bhutto,  Tony Blair and Boris Johnson is embroiled in a racist row. The Oxford Union has apologised for its action but the wounds it created will take time to heal…writes Asian Lite, Best newspaper for British Asians The Oxford Union…

  • Death of a Decent Man

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    British Muslims join other communities and politicians to mourn the death of polite and gentle Charles Kennedy, the first Leader to oppose the Iraq War. He was the man behind the Lib Dem success in the 2010 elections after winning by-election after by-election during the Blair-Brown era Former Liberal Democrat Party leader Charles Kennedy has…

  • London Mayor Favours Brexit

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     London Mayor Boris Johnson said there is a “glorious” future for Britain outside the 28-nation trading bloc. He is indicating the new emerging economic super powers India and China…writes Asian lite, Best newspaper for British Asians London Mayor Boris Johnson took a tough stand on EU and signalled he may lead the ‘No’ campaign in…

  • Britain’s oldest vegetarian dinosaur found

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    Scientists have identified Britain’s oldest sauropod (plant-eaters) dinosaur from a fossil bone discovered on the Yorkshire coast. The vertebra (backbone) originates from a group of dinosaurs that includes the largest land animals to have ever walked on the Earth. This new sauropod dinosaur, from the Middle Jurassic Period at about 176 million years old, was…

  • Charles Kennedy Dies Aged 55

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    Former Liberal Democrat Party leader Charles Kennedy has died at his home in Fort William aged 55. His family said they were devastated to lose a “fine man and loving father”. No cause of death has been given but police said it was not suspicious. Mr Kennedy, who led his party from 1999 to 2006,…

  • Maria Sharapova @ Roland Garros

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    The French Open caught in action for all sports lovers

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  • Muslim Jewish Forum Visits Brussels

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    Five members of the Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester visited Brussels to get a first hand experience of the functioning of EU. The group visited the beautiful Great Mosque of Brussels, which is the oldest mosque in Brussels situated in Cinquantenaire Park. The building was originally constructed in 1879 in an Arabic style to…

  • Cheshire to host UK’s biggest racing series

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    Cheshire’s  Oulton Park will host the 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on 6 & 7 the June….reports Asian Lite, Best newspaper for British Asians The 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is heading to the north west this weekend (6/7 June) for rounds 10, 11 and 12 at Oulton Park in Cheshire. The…

  • Join Chandni & Solmaz to dance

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    Manchester is gearing up a spectacular street dance performance. Boy Blue Entertainment is seeking dancers to join Chandni Patel (24) and Solmaz Rohani (33) from Salford and one hundred other dancers in a mass-participation ‘street dance’ as part of the Mini Burblefinale on Saturday 18 July at MediaCityUK…reports Asian Lite, Best newspaper for British Asians…

  • Cobra to Combat Skilled Chef Shortage

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    Cobra Beer of Lord Bilimoria is launching a nationwide campaign to allow chefs from 7000 restaurants to share their skills with one another in an effort to combat the increasing shortage of skilled chefs. This initiative will be launched on Monday 15th June at the Cinnamon Kitchen in London, reports Asian Lite best newspaper for British…

  • Cameron firm on HS2, Northern Powerhouse

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    Patrick McLoughlin, the Transport Secretary, said the general election result was a massive vote of confidence in favour of HS2. The government will “not waste a moment” on working with regional leaders to create a Northern Powerhouse of jobs, prosperity, bright futures and closing the gap between south and north…reports Asian Lite, Best newspaper for…

  • Britain Beckons Indian Students

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    Britain’s new minister for Universities and Science used his maiden speech on higher education to highlight his commitment to attract more Indian students to come to the UK to study…reports Asian Lite, Best Newspaper for British Asians The new Conservative government under Prime Minister David Cameron renews its pledge to attract more Asian students, especially…