Hunt dampens hopes of tax cuts
The Chancellor of the Exchequer had been widely expected to cut taxes in Wednesday’s budget, in a move seen as a way of closing the gap on the main Opposition Labour Party
Tories explore scrapping non-dom tax status
Issue personally sensitive for the prime minister, whose wife Akshata Murty previously benefited from non-dom status…reports Asian Lite news Jeremy Hunt is considering ending or reducing “non-dom” tax breaks that allow
Putin warns of nuclear war if West escalates Ukraine conflict
Putin added that allegations that Russia plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space were unfounded….reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned of “tragic consequences” for any Western country
French senate votes to make abortion a Constitutional freedom
Despite opposition from some conservative members, the upper chamber voted by 267 votes to 50 to back the constitutional change…reports Asian Lite News France’s Senate on Wednesday backed a government move
Opposition launches Labour Indians to connect with diaspora
Describing India as a “superpower”, the Labour leader stressed that its strategic importance meant that the relationship transcends party political divides….reports Asian Lite News Labour Party has launched a new diaspora outreach
Mortgage approvals surge to highest level since Oct 2022
The figures were released as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said around 82,000 home sales took place in January, which was 12% lower than January 2023 and 2% higher than December 2023….reports
UK Vows to Weaken Houthi Attack Capabilities
David Cameron stated that the UK alongside the latest air strikes will use a “whole set of measures,” including the Royal Navy in the Red Sea and sanctions, to put further
Tech Glitches: Oxford University Reportedly Ends TCS Ties
Last year, TCS had entered into a partnership with the renowned university to administer online tests at its affiliated test centres. The University of Oxford has terminated its partnership with Tata Consultancy
Yemen’s Houthis Give Deadline for US, UK UN Evacuation
There are more than 20 American and British nationals working for the UN in the Houthi-controlled areas….reports Asian Lite News Yemen’s Houthi group has reportedly asked UN workers from the US
Indian Scientists Shine in UK’s Blavatnik Awards
Professors Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik, Dr. Tanmay Bharat, and others to be honored with grants totaling £480,000 at a formal dinner and award ceremony in London on February 27…reports Asian Lite