Vivek Mishra

Vivek Mishra is an assistant editor at Eastern Eye covering British Asian affairs and developments in UK and South Asian politics. With 14 years of experience in digital journalism, his interests include politics, international relations, business, current affairs and sports.

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UK inflation jumps to 3.5 per cent as debt passes £3 trillion ahead of budget

Consumer price inflation rose to its highest level in almost a year in September, driven by fuel costs, while government borrowing beat forecasts and national debt topped £3 trillion for the first time, a week before Chancellor John Healey’s first budget.

Energy secretary criticises Shabana Mahmood’s migrant settlement plans

The energy secretary, who came to Britain as a child refugee, says extending the wait for permanent settlement from five to 15 years could undermine integration, joining Angela Rayner in criticising the home secretary’s plans.

Boost for Andy Burnham as UK jobless rate drops before October 28 budget

Britain’s jobless rate fell to 4.7 per cent in the three months to August, beating forecasts and giving the government a lift ahead of next week’s budget, though youth unemployment remains a major concern.

‘This is a mass uprising’: London rally backs India’s ‘cockroach’ movement

British Asian and student groups gathered outside India’s High Commission in London to back protesters in Delhi demanding the removal of India’s chief election commissioner, as two protest leaders were sent to Tihar Jail.

650 more prisoners freed early as jails remain almost full

A second batch of prisoners has been released early to free up space in jails in England and Wales, as a stalking victim speaks of her fear and the Conservatives demand data on reoffending.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly directed’ RAF Fairford plot, says Burnham

The prime minister told MPs that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind last month’s security scare at RAF Fairford, the base used by US bombers for strikes on Iran. Tehran has denied any involvement and demanded that Britain produce evidence.

Farage vows to suspend UK asylum system for five years if Reform wins power

The Reform UK leader says his party would halt asylum claims for up to five years if elected, as he tries to win back support lost to donations scandals. Labour calls the pledge “a clear sign of desperation”.

More than 7,000 detained and 16 journalists held as India cracks down on election protests

Opposition leaders, journalists and press freedom groups have accused police of using excessive force against protesters demanding the resignation of India’s election chief, as the Supreme Court ordered that peaceful demonstrators must not be illegally detained.

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Consumer price inflation rose to its highest level in almost a year in September, driven by fuel costs, while government borrowing beat forecasts and national debt topped £3 trillion for the first time, a week before Chancellor John Healey’s first budget.

The energy secretary, who came to Britain as a child refugee, says extending the wait for permanent settlement from five to 15 years could undermine integration, joining Angela Rayner in criticising the home secretary’s plans.

Britain’s jobless rate fell to 4.7 per cent in the three months to August, beating forecasts and giving the government a lift ahead of next week’s budget, though youth unemployment remains a major concern.

British Asian and student groups gathered outside India’s High Commission in London to back protesters in Delhi demanding the removal of India’s chief election commissioner, as two protest leaders were sent to Tihar Jail.

A second batch of prisoners has been released early to free up space in jails in England and Wales, as a stalking victim speaks of her fear and the Conservatives demand data on reoffending.

The prime minister told MPs that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind last month’s security scare at RAF Fairford, the base used by US bombers for strikes on Iran. Tehran has denied any involvement and demanded that Britain produce evidence.

The Reform UK leader says his party would halt asylum claims for up to five years if elected, as he tries to win back support lost to donations scandals. Labour calls the pledge “a clear sign of desperation”.

Opposition leaders, journalists and press freedom groups have accused police of using excessive force against protesters demanding the resignation of India’s election chief, as the Supreme Court ordered that peaceful demonstrators must not be illegally detained.

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