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London Eye lights up the London skyline with brilliant colours in celebration of Diwali

On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, The London Eye came alive in a burst of colour on Monday, 24 October. The famous landmark lit up the London skyline from sunrise to sunset in a special showcase of bright-coloured light patterns, inspired by the traditional Rangoli colours. The display will see London Eye […]

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Lord Jitesh Gadhia appointed as non-executive director of the Bank of England along with two others

Image by British Asian Trust Lord Jitesh Gadhia, who has over 25 years investment banking and financial services experience, having held senior positions at Blackstone, Barclays Capital, ABN AMRO and Baring Brothers, has been appointed as one of the three non-executive directors to the Court of the Bank of England. Lord Gadhia has been appointed

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BREAKING: Rishi Sunak becomes the prime minister of the United Kingdom 

Image by Sky News Rishi Sunak, 42, has become the UK’s first British Asian prime minister after fellow contender Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the leadership race. Jake Berry, the Conservative party chair, has put out this statement about Rishi Sunak’s election as Tory leader: “I’d like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on becoming the new

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When TRS brought the taste of Diwali, to Trafalgar Square!

Each year, the Mayor of London\’s free annual family event is delivered in partnership with Diwali in London, at Trafalgar square. This year, TRS participated in the event as a proud sponsor bringing flavours, emotions, and the special tastes of Diwali to the event.  Founded over 60 years ago in London, TRS brought the finest

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Journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy taken off-air for a week after swearing at a Conservative minister

Image by Instagram @krishgm Channel 4 News lead presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy was taken off-air for a week on Thursday, 20 October after it emerged that he has used distasteful words against a Conservative minister following an interview. The incident took place off-air after the interview had been conducted with Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker, but the

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Rishi Sunak emerges as the most popular choice to become the UK’s next PM

Image by Twitter @Ready4Rishi After Liz Truss’s resignation on Thursday, 20 October, the UK has witnessed political instability like never before. The prime minister’s resignation came just six weeks of being appointed after a rather long-drawn PM race, making her the shortest-serving PM in British history. In her speech, she confirmed that a new PM will

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Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer visits prominent Hindu temple in Hertfordshire

Image by ISKCON News  Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire last week to mark the start of the Hindu holy month of Kartik. He was warmly greeted by the temple authorities and was greeted and garlanded as part of a traditional ceremony to welcome guests. He then met

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Suella Braverman resigns six weeks after being appointed as Britain’s home secretary

 Image by UK Parliament Suella Braverman, who was appointed as Britain’s home secretary last month has resigned from her position, after being caught breaching ministerial security code. The resignation, which has made Braverman the shortest-serving home secretary in Britain’s modern history after the Duke of Wellington who lasted for a month in 1834, was a

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Asda reveals plans to launch the first ‘Asda Express’ convenience stores

Image by Asda Asda on Tuesday, 18 October, announced plans to open its first two standalone convenience stores before Christmas, under a new ‘Asda Express’ brand, bringing Asda value and great products to more local communities across the UK. The Asda Express stores will open at Sutton Coldfield on 8th November and Tottenham Hale, London,

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