Even London’s ever-optimistic brokers see gloom for luxury homesLondon's prime property market faces a significant downturn, with top brokers like Savills predicting back-to-back annual price declines fo...
30 Jan, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
UK will now tax mansions worth more than £2 millionThe UK government will introduce a new annual council tax surcharge from April 2028 for properties in England valued at £2 million or more....
28 Nov, 2025, 12.17 PM IST
UK unveils tax-raising budget as growth downgradedBritain’s Labour administration has rolled out a new budget, surprising many with tax increases. Aimed at shrinking the national debt and b...
26 Nov, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
UK announces new tax on expensive homes from 2028Britain will soon introduce a new annual tax on homes valued above 2 million pounds. This surcharge will begin in April 2028. Owners of pro...
26 Nov, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
Keir Starmer says UK wants India trade deal implemented ‘as soon as humanly possible’Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing for the swift implementation of Britain's trade deal with India, aiming to maximize opportunities fo...
08 Oct, 2025, 07.17 PM IST
Google eyes WhatsApp's business message crown, pilots RCS-search linkupGoogle is piloting RCS integration with Search in India, allowing users to contact businesses directly via AI-powered chat, challenging Wha...
04 Feb, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
UK's population will hit 72.5 million by 2032; over 100,000 more than it has planned forThe UK’s population is projected to reach 72.5 million by mid-2032, driven entirely by net migration. This rise, posing challenges for publ...
28 Jan, 2025, 05.56 PM IST
Bank of England set to hold rates with bond sales in spotlightThe Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as it monitors inflation risks. Attention shifts to its decision on bond s...
19 Sep, 2024, 07.07 AM IST
UK immigration: Will Starmer make it more difficult for you to move to Britain?UK PM Keir Starmer may tighten immigration policies, maintaining ECHR membership. Labour aims to reduce net migration from 350,000 annually...
06 Jul, 2024, 12.33 PM IST
IMF warns Britain against more pre-election tax cutsThe IMF warned Britain's government about missing its debt target and advised against tax cuts before the election. It increased the econom...
21 May, 2024, 04.07 PM IST
A new charter for the NARCL, IDRCL twins!The purpose of The Twins to take over stressed debt is in doldrums as the banking systems net non-performing assets are at multi-year low o...
20 Oct, 2023, 03.21 PM IST
Japan's defence ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military's strike capabilityThe budget request was approved at the defence ministry meeting Thursday and submitted to the finance ministry for negotiations. The reques...
31 Aug, 2023, 11.03 AM IST
Square Kilometre Array (SKA): Construction of largest telescope in world to begin. All you need to knowThe Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will be the largest radio telescope in the world when completed in 2028. The facility will address the big...
05 Dec, 2022, 08.40 PM IST
Autumn Statement 2022: Key highlights of Jeremy Hunt's announcementChancellor of Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt has released a financial update consisting of key points for the 2022 Autumn statement- Here are the k...
17 Nov, 2022, 08.12 PM IST
British finance minister reveals UK in recession, unleashes tax risesChancellor Jeremy Hunt tabled the Autumn Statement in the House of Commons, cheered on by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, to lay out th...
17 Nov, 2022, 07.47 PM IST
UK Autumn statement: Key announcements by Chancellor Jeremy HuntBritish Chancellor Jeremy Hunt reduces the top-line for tax and keeps it at the £125,140 threshold from the earlier £150,000 in his autumn ...
17 Nov, 2022, 07.43 PM IST
UK increases windfall tax on profits of oil, gas companiesSaying the U.K. faces "unprecedented global headwinds," Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt is unveiling tax increases and spending cuts in a speech...
17 Nov, 2022, 05.37 PM IST