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Category: UK News

  • UK, EU agree to intensively bridge gaps

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    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have “agreed the importance” of finding a post-Brexit trade deal, Downing Street has said. They agreed progress has been made in talks between the EU and UK but “significant gaps” remain, Downing Street said, the BBC reported. Both have instructed their chief…

  • Brexit breach: EU begins legal action against UK

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    The EU had given UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson until the end of September to ditch the contentious clauses, but the deadline had lapsed…said Ursula von der Leyen…Reports Asian Lite News The European Union (EU) on Thursday started a legal action against the UK after it refused to ditch plans to override sections of the…

  • Sky is the limit for little Maths Wiz – Neev Lukhi

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    Kids have many dreams. Maths has always been my favourite subject; hence it was more of a hobby and I dreamt of doing something big in Maths. Chess is another such hobby cum dream. I have travelled places for playing chess tournaments and won loads of trophies. I love playing and watching cricket. Going out…

  • Hidden Agenda Of Mavericks

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    Lord Rami Ranger CBE, former chairman of the Conservative Friends of India, comments on the newly formed Conservative Friends of Kashmir. “These misguided Tory MPs should know that India shares common values and ethos with the United Kingdom, unlike Pakistan, which is a religious State and systematically discriminate against her population based on religion and…

  • Amnesty Halts India Operations

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    Amnesty International has closed its offices in India, as it had to let go of all the staff after its bank accounts were frozen earlier this month by the government of India. “The complete freezing of Amnesty International India’s bank accounts by the Enforcement Directorate, an investigative agency of the Government in India, brings all the work…

  • Skin HQ founder Danis bags prestigious Award

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    The prestigious ‘Great British Entrepreneur Awards’ has chosen the founder of  Skin HQ, Haroon Danis, as the first Fashion & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year for the north west. The announcement was made at the regional finals, which was held virtually due to the pandemic situation. The Fashion & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year award,…

  • Mithila Darpan- first of its kind in the UK

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    A first of its kind comprehensive program celebrating Madhubani art, Folk music, Dance, Cuisine, Language and Literature of Mithilanchal was recently organised by Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence in association with Madhubani Literature Festival.  The online program lasted for two hours and had a very good response and engagement on social media. Opened with an…

  • Lockdowns won’t stop third Covid 19 wave: UK Scientist

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    A top scientist has warned that the UK could face a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic and believes that lockdowns could only delay the crisis and but it would not permanently stop the disease from spreading. When asked about a third wave in a TV interview on Sunday, Professor Mark Woolhouse an infectious diseases…

  • Entire London placed on COVID-19 ‘watch list’

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    A list of 38 new areas in England, including the entire city of London, has been added to a coronavirus “watch list” due to recent spike in the number of confirmd cases, the media reported on Saturday. The new figure has increased the total number of areas on the list to 92 places , including…

  • London singer Sanjoy Dey raises funds for Durga Puja idol makers

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    After a successful move to raise funds for victims of Amphan, one of the finest Indian singers in Europe Sanjoy Dey and his organisation NEOM is now raising funds for one of the most vulnerable people of this time – the idol makers in India who have lost their job for this lockdown – reports…

  • REACH INDIA Celebrates its First Anniversary

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    REACH India group has recently celebrated its 1st Anniversary by organising an online webinar with David Vance, a renowned Geopolitical Analyst from the UK, and Major Gaurav Arya (Retd.) from India. Both personalities shared their views on “How to Rein in China”. They later also took some interesting questions from the audience. Major Arya expressed his…

  • Sir Harold Evans Dies At 92

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    Veteran British-American journalist Sir Harold Evans dies of heart failure in New York on Wednesday, the Reuters news agency has reported. The former editor of the Sunday Times served 13 years in it, was currently the editor-in-chief of Reuters. He has been in journalism for 70 years and was an expert in investigative journalism. Notably,…

  • Daily Digital – Sadiq Seeks Urgent Employment Support

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    Sadiq Seeks Urgent Support To Prevent Mass Unemployment – Read Asian Lite Daily Digital UK Click here for full edition – https://bit.ly/3mM9wpX

  • Daily Digital: Sir Keir Urges Labour to ‘Get Serious About Winning’

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    Sir Keir Urges Labour to ‘Get Serious About Winning’; UN@75 and IPL Specials. All in Asian Lite Daily Digital UK on Sep 23, 2020   Read the full edition – https://bit.ly/3hS5TLz

  • UK to face 50,000 Covid cases a day: Vallance

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    UK government’s chief scientific advisor Patrick Vallance said on Monday that the UK could see 50,000 Covid-19 cases per day by mid-October and about 200 deaths per day a month after that without further action. His statement came at a time when Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering whether to introduce further measures in England.…

  • Boris Johnson to unveil ‘winter lockdown plans’

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    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation to brace citizens for “winter lockdown plans” in preparation for a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, media reports said. The Prime Minister could make the TV address as early as Tuesday, said The Sun newspaper. He is looking at making…

  • Covid 19: UK records daily high in 4 months

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    The number of single-day coronavirus infections in the UK has hit a four-month record high since May With 4,422 fresh cases, taking the overall tally to 390,358, official statistics showed. Along with the new cases, the country on Saturday also reported 27 fresh fatalities which increased the nationwide death toll to 41,759, Xinhua news agency.…

  • UK court halts Home Office flight to deport asylum seekers

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    A senior high court judge has halted a UK Home Office charter flight meant to deport 20 asylum seekers to Spain, a country they had previously passed through before crossing the English Channel to Britain. The order to ground the flight came from Judge Duncan Ouseley because of concerns that the asylum seekers might be…

  • India and UK to negotiate a FTA shortly: Goyal

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    India and the UK will begin the process of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) shortly. This was stated by Mr Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways while addressing the Valedictory Session of the CII@125 Annual Conference in the UK – “A New India-UK Economic Partnership in a New World: Lives,…

  • West Midlands region plans to strengthen UK-India relations

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    The UK’s West Midlands region showcased its leading role in forging a new era of UK-India trade and investment relations to some of India’s most influential business leaders at an exclusive virtual event  held on 16 September 2020. Hosted by the West Midlands India Partnership (WMIP), the event brought together 15 CEOs from some of…

  • 46 Bengali orgs with 16 Durga Puja Comms join hands to host UK convention

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    Undeterred by the current pandemic, The United Kingdom Bengali Convention (UKBC) that was conceived in 2018 by three Bengalis over an informal chat in social media will be hosted virtually on 19 and 20 September this year . The premier season of UKBC this year will bring together more than 46 Bengali organisations, including 16 Durga…

  • Big Relief to Overseas Indian Citizens

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    High Commission of India in London on Wednesday extended the deadline of reissuance of the overseas citizenship of India card till 31 December 2020. The restrictions imposed on travel to and from India have been lifted to ease the returning of citizens of foreign countries with Indian origin. As per the decision taken by the…

  • ‘EU not acting in good faith’

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    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a parliamentary committee he did not believe the European Union (EU) was negotiating a Brexit deal with Britain in good faith. Johnson spent more than an hour being grilled by the House of Commons Liaison Committee on Wednesday, made up of the chairs of the major parliamentary select committees,…

  • Daily Digital – Colossal Spike Derails Boris Test Plans

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    Colossal Spike Derails Boris Test Plans; Russia To Sell 100 Million Vaccine Doses To India – Read Asian Lite Daily Digital UK on Sep 17, 2020 Click here https://bit.ly/3hH8TKC

  • Ideal Group appoints Vishal Tendulkar as Dy GM Mktg, Comms

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    Headquartered in Canada, the internationally renowned Ideal Group has drawn up plans to consolidate and strengthen its organisation and enhance its brand reputation globally. Moving in that direction the company has appointed internationally acclaimed marketer Vishal Tendulkar as its Deputy General Manager – Marketing and Communications of the company informed Shaji Nada, Chairman and CEO…

  • Britons Urged To Report ‘Rule Of Six’ Breaches

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    The UK Minister of State for Crime, Policing and the Fire Service Kit Malthouse on Monday urged people to report their neighbours for any suspected breaches of new “rule of six” limits on social gatherings. According to BBC, Kit Malthouse urged residents to pass on details of suspected law-breaking through non-emergency numbers. The new rules…

  • Commonwealth lauds India for supporting vulnerable nations

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    Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has hailed India’s leadership in supporting vulnerable nations in the Commonwealth, describing it as an “area of hope” for all member countries. At a virtual ceremony on Monday, marking the third anniversary of the India-United Nations Development Partnership Fund, the Secretary-General praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for establishing the fund and…

  • More than half of UK workplaces flout safe social distancing

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    Less than half of workplaces in the UK have enabled safe Covid-19 social distancing measures, a survey by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed. In the survey of over 2,100 workers released on Sunday, only 46 per cent said their places of work had enabled safe social distancing, with people in low-paid and insecure…

  • Ex-PMs Turn Heat On Boris

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    Former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Major have urged MPs to reject incumbent premier Boris Johnson’s “shameful” attempt to override parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, it was reported on Sunday. The Internal Market Bill, which will be formally debated in the House of Commons for the first time on Monday, addresses the…

  • UK Lawmakers Condemn Uyghurs Abuse in China

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    More than 100 UK lawmakers signed a letter to the Chinese ambassador on Tuesday condemning oppression of the Uyghur community by the Chinese government and demanding an end to the abuse. In the open letter signed by Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh and co-signed by 130 cross-party MPs and peers, they described the Chinese actions as…

  • EU Concerns Over UK Plan To Rock Brexit

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    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday expressed her concern about the United Kingdom’s intention to breach the Brexit agreement, reported Xinhua news agency. “Very concerned about announcements from the British government on its intentions to breach the Withdrawal Agreement. “This would break international law and undermines trust, ” she tweeted. On…

  • British PM sets Oct 15 as deadline

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    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he wants a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union (EU) by an October 15 deadline, warning that a failure could mean the country would end its membership with the bloc without a deal. “There needs to be an agreement with our European friends by the time of…

  • OMPEG UK Launches Midlands Chapter

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    The OMPEG UK launched its first regional chapter in Midlands in a unique hybrid manner. Some of its members, especially those in Midlands observing all norms as prescribed by the UK  government didn’t allow their enthusiasm to die had met physically in Coventry city hotel and joined virtually by other members and well-wishers from different…

  • Wellington Restaurant: Daringly unique and insanely charming

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    Wellington Restaurant, which sees culinary maestro Brett Duarte, formerly executive chef of the Gaucho Group, showcases a carefully curated Modern European menu packed with unrivalled flavours and is created with only the finest seasonal ingredients. Duarte signature dishes include Hand-dived Orkney scallops – Whole Cornish Dover sole meunière and the finest Scotch Angus steaks. Accompanied…

  • Assange extradition hearing opens

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    An extradition hearing has opened at the Old Bailey courthouse in London against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The 49-year-old, who spent almost seven years in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, faces an 18-count indictment from US authorities accusing him of recruiting hackers to steal military secrets, reports Xinhua news agency. On Monday, Assange, who sat…

  • Entering period of particular concern: UK Minister

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    The UK is entering a “period of particular concern” as the number of coronavirus cases were increasing across the country, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said on Tuesday. “The virus is still very much with us, it’s still concerning,” he told the BBC. Jenrick said if people followed the government’s guidance “we should be able to…

  • ‘Face justice’: Pakistan warns Sharif

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    After the Islamabad High Court directed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to ‘surrender’ by September 10, the government has asked the PML-N supremo to return from London and face justice. Replying to a question at a press conference held after a cabinet meeting, Information Minister Shibli Faraz said on Tuesday that Sharif should return to…

  • US Open: Murray wins epic 5 set game

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    Andy Murray made a spectacular return to the grand slam singles stage with a gruelling five-set victory in the first round of the US Open. He secured a brilliant 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 come-from-behind victory in a 4 hour and 39 min encounter against 49th-ranked Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, in his first singles…

  • Hancock warns of second UK lockdown

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    UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that a second nationwide lockdown cannot be ruled out if there was a resurgence in the number of coronavirus cases, it was reported on Saturday. In a statement to The Times newspaper, Hancock said the possibility of a second wave was “a very serious threat” and that other…

  • ‘We don’t rule out a second lockdown in UK’

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    UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that a second nationwide lockdown cannot be ruled out if there was a resurgence in the number of coronavirus cases, it was reported on Saturday. In a statement to The Times newspaper, Hancock said the possibility of a second wave was “a very serious threat” and that other…

  • Ollie Pope out for four months

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    England batsman Ollie Pope has been ruled out for up to four months after dislocating his left shoulder. The injury occurred during the recently concluded three-match Test series against Pakistan which the hosts won 1-0. The injury occurred on the fourth day of the third drawn Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton with Pope…

  • Vistara operates first Delhi-London long haul flight

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    Full-service carrier Vistara on Friday operated its first long-haul flight from Delhi to London. As per an airline statement, the flight was operated on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Vistara is operating the special, non-stop flights under the bilateral “transport bubble” from August 28 to October 24, and will fly thrice a week between the two…

  • Air India commences London-Kochi direct flight

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    A long-cherished demand of the Kerala diaspora and the business community here turned into a reality when an Air India non-stop flight from London landed here on Friday. The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) welcomed the AI 1186 aircraft with a water salute. As part of promoting direct connectivity to Europe, CIAL has decided to…

  • Mourinho always believed in Totenham’s vision

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    Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has said he always believed in the club’s vision when he came on board and was aware of its rich history. “My opinion changed for the better, but the idea that I had was already good. With so many years in England, I knew the history, the prestige of the…

  • Premier League fans await Brighton-Chelsea COVID-19 friendly

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    Premier League club Brighton will host their English football top-flight rivals Chelsea on Saturday and their pre-season friendly will be staged as a pilot event with 2,500 spectators to be welcomed at Amex Stadium. The British government announced on Wednesday a further batch of sporting events that will be used to pilot the safe return…

  • Sardar Patel Memorial Society UK marks Independence Day

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    Sardar Patel Memorial Society (SPMS) UK has marked Independence Day celebrations this year by hosting an interactive discussion on historical Anniversary of the Unification of India & on the foundation of Ram Temple. Hosted by Pravin Patel on a virtual platform, with Krishna Pujara (Secretariat), the event had Dr Subramanian Swamy as the speaker, which…

  • Sir Ed Davey Elected New Lib Dem Leader

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    Sir Ed Davey has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. The acting leader will now take over on a permanent basis after beating his competitor, fellow MP Layla Moran, the BBC reported. He has been the Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton since 2017, and previously represented the same constituency…

  • Chilwell signs five year deal with Chelsea

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    England international Ben Chilwell has signed a five-year deal with Chelsea, joining the club from Leicester City. “I am delighted to be joining Chelsea at this very exciting time for the club. I’m looking forward to being a part of this young, dynamic squad led by Frank Lampard as we challenge for honours next season.…

  • Daily Digital: Boris Blames Mutant Algorithm For Exam Fiasco

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    Boris Blames Mutant Algorithm For Exam Fiasco – Asian Lite Daily Digital UK on Aug 27, 2020 – please click here to Read the full edition – https://bit.ly/3jb0b8K

  • Boris Blames Mutant Algorithm For Exam Fiasco

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    A day after the Ofqual chief has stepped down from the post, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has blamed a “mutant algorithm” for this summer’s exam results fiasco. According to BBC report, the prime minister said: “I am afraid your grades were almost derailed by a mutant algorithm and I know how stressful that must…