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  • Next loses tax avoidance case

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    High street retailer Next has been hit with a £22.4m tax bill after a court ruled the firm’s complex tax scheme was artificial tax avoidance. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) successfully challenged Next Brand Ltd, which is part of the well-known Next group, over its use of a tax avoidance structure known as a rate-booster.…

  • Shakespeare’s face appears in botany book

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    A 400-year-old botany book contains what could be the only known portrait of English poet and playwright William Shakespeare made in his lifetime, an academic expert said. Leading British botanist and historian Mark Griffiths made the discovery when he was researching the biography of pioneering botanist John Gerard (1545-1612), author of “The Herball or Generall…

  • Prince Charles to meet Gerry Adams

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    Prince Charles is all set to meet Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams at the start of a royal visit to Ireland. Mr Adams will be among a number of politicians to greet the prince as he begins his four-day visit. The meeting in Galway will be the first in the Republic of Ireland between the…

  • NEWS N PICS – World Events

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    Latest news pictures from across the world compiled by Newsdesk, Asian Lite, Britain’s best newspaper for British Asians

  • Prince Harry laments not meeting niece

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    Prince Harry lamented that he has yet to see his newborn niece, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, but hoped to meet her soon. Remarks made by the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II of England came after he returned from a trip to Australia and New Zealand, where he served in the military, Efe news agency reported.…

  • UK’s first ever Muslim lifestyle exhibition

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      The UK is set to host the first-ever international exhibition on Muslim lifestyle looking at one of the world’s fastest growing segments worth trillions of pounds globally. The Muslim Lifestyle Expo 2015 will bring together a number of sectors under one platform in the biggest ever event of its kind at the Ricoh Arena…

  • Qatar tells BBC crew, its not Disneyland

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    A BBC reporter has revealed how he was arrested and detained by security officials whilst on a press trip to Qatar. The intention of the trip was to show foreign journalists the flagship new accommodation for migrants working on construction projects ahead of the 2022 World Cup reported Press Gazette. Hundreds of migrants working in…

  • Gentle Keith Kept His Promise

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    London, No 10 Downing Street Time 12.30 noon. There was a knock at the door. Who is that? It’s Keith …Keith Vaz? What’s in the box?  Mangoes….! Keith Vaz MP, Britain’s  longest serving MP of Asian origin, has fulfilled his promise to deliver a shipment of fine quality Indian Alphonso Mangoes to No. 10 Downing…

  • Harriet’s Unusual Art at Nehru Centre

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    Harriet Riddell who practices an amazingly different art – that of a textile performance artist shall present a  Talk and Exhibition: In Stitch You India today, May 18 at 6.30 pm She has travelled India with her sewing machine, creating art works in live scenarios. Harriet stitches her observations and creates narrative illustrations of the…

  • Roshni Launches Training School Studio

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    Leading British entrepreneur Roshni Ladva launches Hair and Makeup Salon and Training School Studio A leading figure in the UK Asian hair and makeup artistry sector, Roshni Ladva, has launched Roshni Hair and Makeup Training School Studio at Harrow. Set against a warm, soft bronze and gold backdrop and natural space that combines the classic with the contemporary,…

  • Stepping Hill nurse guilty of murdering patients

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    A Filipino nurse has been convicted of murdering two patients and poisoning 19 others at a Greater Manchester hospital. Victorino Chua killed Tracey Arden, 44, and Derek Weaver, 83, at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport by injecting insulin into saline bags and ampoules reports BBC. These were then unwittingly used by other nurses at the…

  • ‘Secret Millionaire’ to row from London to Paris

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    Mo Chaudry, British-Asian “Secret Millionaire,” is preparing to row from London to Paris on May 25 to raise funds for charity. The Tower to Tower Rowing Challenge will see the team tackle the gruelling 450 nautical mile open-water row from Tower Bridge in London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Branded the “Everest of open-water rowing”,…

  • Bhangra for Leicester Tigers

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    Bhangra Dancers to entertain the crowd at Leicester Tigers vs. Northampton Saints Dance group from West Midlands ‘Gabhru Panjab De Bhangra Dancers’ (GPD) were invited to perform in front of a crowd of 24,000 at the Leicester Tigers vs. Northampton Saints game and launch the Leicester Tigers Foundation’s new ‘Nach Nach Tigers’ program  at Welford Road stadium. GPD…

  • Husain paintings on display in London

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    Works of India’s ‘Barefoot Picasso’ will be displayed at Grosvenor Vadehra in London   Grosvenor Vadehra in London to showcase M. F. Husain, Paintings and Drawings: Works from a Private Collection. The exhibition opens with a private reception on Friday May 22ndand runs until Tuesday June 9th. There is also another late night event at the Gallery on Friday 5th…

  • NRI professionals most successful in UK

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    People of Indian origin are most likely to be in elite professional and managerial roles in Britain, a study based on official census figures has found. According to a detailed analysis of the 2011 census, Indians are the most successful ethnic minority group with 15.4 per cent found in class 1 of eight occupational groups,…

  • KR15 HNA number plate the most expensive

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    The registration KR15 HNA has set a new British record for the most expensive after being auctioned by the DVLA for a whopping £233,000. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing agency’s (DVLA) second three-day auction of 2015 held at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield early this week saw a personalized registration plate, which read “Krishna”, a Hindu deity.…

  • ‘White Widow’ responsible for 400 deaths

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    Britain’s most wanted female terrorist, Samantha Lewthwaite, commonly known as the “White Widow” is believed to have killed 400 people and has directed terror raids, suicide attacks and car bombings in Somalia and Kenya, a media report said. According to official security reports, Lewthwaite, 32, and a mother of four, has murdered 400 people after…

  • RCN warns Cameron of industrial action

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    David Cameron will lay out plans to create a “seven-day” NHS service today – but has been warned that nurses could walk out if their pay and conditions are affected. The Prime Minister will commit to boosting NHS funding by at least £8bn a year by 2020 when he makes his first major speech since the…

  • Cameron planning ‘seven day’ NHS

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    Prime Minister David Cameron is planning to renew his vow to boost NHS funding and create a “seven-day” health service in his first major post-election speech. He will commit to a pre-election pledge to increase budgets by at least £8bn a year by 2020, during his speech at a GP surgery in the West Midlands reports…

  • NEWS N PICS – World

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    latest news pictures from world event. Asian Lite, UK’s best newspaper for British Asians, compiles news pictures every day  

  • India to create EU-model virtual university

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    In collaboration with King’s College London and the University of Bologna, Italy, four Indian unis will create EQUAL – a ‘virtual university’ Four Indian varsities will launch pilot open online courses by the beginning of next year to spearhead a major ‘virtual university’ concept funded by the European Union, officials said here. Called Project EQUAL (Enhancing…

  • Jaipur Literary Fest Opens in London

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    The highlight of the first day’s event includes a clash on dais in between India’s leading journalists Rajdeep Sardesai and Swapan Das Gupta and Mrs Nadira Naipual’s allegations against Jnanpith Award winner Dr Kirish Karnad…writes Kaliph Anaz London gets the taste of Jaipur Literary Festival as South Asia’s largest literary event showcased some of its programmes…

  • Osborne Budget on 8 July

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    Chancellor George Osborne has said that he will deliver his new Budget on 8 July. Writing in the Sun Mr Osborne said it would be aimed at “working people” and “entrench stability and security”. He admitted it was “unusual” to have two Budgets in the same year, but said he wanted to turn “promises made in the…

  • Cameron rejects SNP demands

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    British Prime Minister David Cameron  rejected some of the core demands put forward by the Scottish National Party (SNP), after holding talks with Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over increasing powers for the Scottish parliament, a media report said. It was the first meeting of the prime minister and Sturgeon since the May 7 general…

  • British drones fly 301 missions against Isis

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    Britain’s Royal Air Force carried out 301 Reaper drone missions over Iraq between the start of UK operations against Isis last September and the end of March, firing a total of 102 Hellfire missiles on 87 separate occasions, according to new Ministry of Defence figures. The numbers were obtained by the Drone Wars UK organisation,…

  • Chuka Umunna withdraws from Labour leader bid

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    Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has withdrawn from the Labour party leadership contest, just days after throwing his hat into the ring. The MP, 36, said in a statement that he was not comfortable with the level of pressure and scrutiny that came with being a leadership candidate. Mr Umunna also cited concerns about the impact…

  • HSBC launches £400m SME support package

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    HSBC – which is moving its retail division to Birmingham – has launched its most ambitious package of support for the city’s small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). The bank has unveiled a £400 million SME fund in the region, one of more than 40 funds to support smaller firms across the country. The newly announced…

  • KPMG supports young Bangladeshi professionals

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      KPMG has hosted an event at its Snowhill offices aimed at helping young professionals from the Bangladeshi community. The event was aimed at members of FYSHnet, which is the Bangladeshi business professionals network, and was co-hosted by Community Connect Foundation and Legacy West Midlands. The former was originally the Smethwick Bangladeshi Youth Forum, and…

  • IAB Elects New Team

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      The Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB) is playing a key role in Team Birmingham, the movement backing the city’s “massive revival,” the organisation’s president, Saqib Bhatti, told members at its annual meeting. Mr Bhatti, who was re-elected for a second term in office, added  that, through its membership , IAB  – the largest ethnic…

  • Farage rules out quitting

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    Nigel Farage has ruled out standing down as leader of the UKIP party despite a bitter row over his future. Mr Farage told the BBC’s Question Time he had a “phenomenal” level of support within the party. Leaving just as the PM was addressing the UK’s relationship with the EU would be a “massive mistake”,…

  • Cameron and Nicola to discuss new powers for Scotland

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    The Scottish Parliament will be dominated by new powers for Scotland, when David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon hold talks in Edinburgh later. It will be the first meeting of the prime minister and Scotland’s first minister since the general election report BBC. Mr Cameron, who is visiting Scotland on a post-election tour of the UK,…

  • Rail Strike to spoil bank holiday Monday

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    British rail workers will go on strike on May 25 – the bank holiday Monday. The 24-hour strike of Network Rail workers will begin at 5pm seeking salary hike. The workers, including signallers and maintenance staff, will also ban overtime for 48 hours from 25 May. The move follows a decisive vote for strikes from RMT…

  • Second Referendum on SNP Agenda

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      Prime Minister David Cameron will meet Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today in Edinburgh to discuss the devolution of power promised by Westminster parties during the referendum campaign. The landslide victory in the last general election is prompting the Scottish party to hold a second referendum to decide the future of the country, sources…

  • REVIEW: Al Pacino rocks in Danny Collins

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    Danny Collins’ – intense and emotionally charged…writes Troy Ribeiro for Asian Lite, UK’s best newspaper for British Asians  Film: “Danny Collins”; Cast: Al Pacino, Jennifer Garner, Annette Bening, Bobby Cannavale, Christopher Plummer, Josh Peck, Michael Caine, Melisa Benoist and Giselle Eisenberg; Director: Dan Fogelman; Rating: ***1/2 Released under the PVR Director’s Rare banner, writer Dan Fogelman’s maiden…

  • ‘Tuk tuk’ challenge raises £12,000 for charity

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    A Warwickshire businessman has raised a massive £12,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital after driving around India in a three-wheel rickshaw (or ‘tuk tuk’) with two of his friends. Gary Redman, managing director at Now Careers, was inspired to take on the challenge for Birmingham Children’s Hospital – and in particular the heart investigations unit –…

  • New research centre at Warwick for steel industry

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    Scientists developing stronger and lighter steels to meet the demands of the 21st century will have access to the latest research facilities, thanks to a deal between Tata Steel and the University of Warwick. An agreement has been signed between Tata and the university’s Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) which marks the next stage in the…

  • Britain’s young leaders to attend Amman event

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    80 young international representatives from 18 countries are preparing to converge on Jordan to take part in an innovative 12 month opportunity designed to enhance their skills as potential leaders of the future. Mosaic’s International Leadership Programme (ILP) 2015 begins with a Summit from 18 – 29 May 2015 which takes place in Amman, Jordan. The programme…

  • World of Tanks Presents Tankfest 2015

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    Wargaming is proud to announce they will be sponsoring Tankfest, one of the world’s best displays of historic armored vehicles, for the fifth consecutive time. Held every June 27–28 at The Tank Museum at Bovington, Tankfest will see over 15,000 people from across the country and the globe flock to the Museum. With guest vehicles…

  • Core Cities UK firm on devolution

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    Core Cities UK leaders gathered in Westminster to call for the new government to deliver on city devolution Leaders and mayors of the  10 largest city economies outside London in England, Scotland and Wales – Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield – launched a ‘Devolution Declaration’ in front of an invited audience of…

  • The RAC offers £50 off membership

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    The RAC has unveiled a new campaign to attract customers. It is offering up to £50 off annual RAC vehicle based membership. A study reveals 92% of members would recommend the RAC to their friends and family. Max £50 is off Roadside, Recovery, At Home, Onward & European. Ends 16.06.15. For more details visit:   rac.co.uk/visitauntie…

  • Birmingham goes Mancunian Way

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    10 councils of the West Midlands were urged to follow the example of Manchester to form regional powerhouse. Business leaders urge councils to act with ‘all speed’ on combined authority…reports Kaliph Anaz for Asian Lite, the most popular newspaper for British Asians Business leaders in Greater Birmingham urged local authorities in the West Midlands to work urgently for a…

  • European kids happiest in friendships

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    Children are more likely to be happy with their friendships in Europe and more likely to be happy with their school lives in Africa, says a global survey from Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. The survey asked 50,000 children in 15 countries about all key aspects of their lives, including their family and home life,…

  • British singer Sarah Brightman postpones space travel

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    British singer Sarah Brightman has for now dropped her plans to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as a space tourist, according to a media report. Brightman was to travel to the ISS aboard a Russian Souyz TMA-18M spacecraft scheduled to blast off on September 1,tponed the plan. The Soyuz now will carry only…

  • House prices inching up in UK

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    A  drop in the number of people putting their homes up for sale is pushing house prices higher, according to surveyors. A report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) says new instructions by sellers have fallen “deeper into negative territory”. Meanwhile the number of inquiries from would-be buyers remains unchanged reports BBC. As…

  • Charles secret Letters made public

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    After 10-year court battle, estimated to have cost the taxpayer £400,000 in legal fees finally the letters sent by Prince Charles has been made public. The correspondence – known as the “black spider” memos because of the heir to the throne’s unusual handwriting style – was sent between September 2004 and March 2005, when Tony Blair…

  • Osborne to outline devolution plan for England

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    George Osborne plans to give English cities powers over housing, transport, planning and policing will be set out in his first post-election speech. Greater Manchester, which will elect a mayor in two years and take on such powers, should become a blueprint for other large cities, he will say. The “old model” of running everything from…

  • Labour leaders ready for the battle

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    Former cabinet colleagues Andy Burnham and Yvette Cooper besides Chuka Umunna and Liz Kendall were in the race for Labour’s leadership. The winner will be announced on September 12 before the party conference. Health spokesman Mr Burnham said the party must support the “aspirations of everyone”, while shadow home secretary Ms Cooper said it must…

  • Cabin Fever hits Blenheim Palace Flower Show

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    Visitors to this year’s Blenheim Palace Flower Show are in for a feast of amazing spaces when it returns to the Oxfordshire stately home on 19-21 June. Forget any thoughts of humble storage huts, exhibitors will be amazing the crowds with the grandest of structures to transform the space and use of any garden. From artic cabins…

  • Star Wars stars at Madame Tussauds

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    Here is a good news for Star Wars fans. Star Wars at Madame Tussauds is a new multi-million pound experience created in close collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm. The unique, immersive experience brings to life some of film’s most powerful moments featuring extraordinarily life-like wax figures in authentic walk-in sets. Fans can star alongside their…

  • SAJID JAVID: FUTURE BRIGHT

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    Sajid Javid, the rising star of British politics, has humble origins. Son of a bus driver from now notorious Rochdale, Javid will tick all the boxes for a success story. He left a lucrative job in the finance sector to pursue a career in politics. Prime Minister David Cameron may be predicting the future of Javid,…