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
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
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
Shoaib Bashir flies back to UK to resolve visa issues
Despite being a surprise inclusion in the England Test squad after only six first-class matches, Bashir’s journey to India has hit a snag due to the yet-to-be-issued visa…reports Asian Lite News England’s
Sunak, Scholz Hold Talks
At the forefront of their talks was a shared commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defence, deemed critical for both European and global security, reports Asian Lite News UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak engaged
Job Cuts Loom as Tata Steel Shuts Blast Furnaces at UK Plant
The company is switching to lower carbon electric arc furnaces at the plant for which it has been extended financial assistance to the tune of 500 million pounds by the government. Tata
UK’s 2023 Retail Sales Lowest in Five Years
December’s decrease was the largest monthly fall since January 2021, when Covid restrictions affected sales. Retail sales volumes in the UK fell by 2.8 per cent in 2023 compared to a year