Labour’s first budget announces £40 billion tax hike

  • 30 Oct 2024

    On October 30, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the first budget from the Keir Starmer government will raise taxes by £40 billion ($52 billion) to address what she describes as a “black hole” in the nation’s finances, which Labour attributes to 14 years of Conservative governance that left public services severely underfunded.

    Moore Kingston Smith celebrates 23rd Diwali reception

    On Thursday, October 17, Moore Kingston Smith, a prominent advisory, tax, and audit firm, hosted its 23rd annual Diwali reception at its city office. The event welcomed over 120 guests, including clients and business contacts from various sectors...

    Thames Durga Parade: A celebration of Bengali culture and sustainability

    In a grand spectacle of culture and community, the latest edition of the Thames Durga Parade turned the River Thames into a stage for Bengali traditions, marking yet another successful effort in bringing Kolkata’s Durga Pujo to London. Led by...

    PM Modi and Xi vow to rebuild ties, put seal on LAC truce

    The landmark agreement India and China reached recently to end one of the longest military standoffs in recent times received the final seal of approval from PM Modi and President Xi Jinping, as the two held a bilateral meeting after a gap of...

    BAPS temple in Flushing, NY celebrates 50 years

    NEW YORK: In 1974, the first mandir of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in North America was inaugurated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Flushing, New York. This year, BAPS marked 50 years of spiritual enlightenment, community service, and cultural preservation...

    India-EU FTA 'priority' highlighted during Spanish PM's visit to Delhi

    Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union remain a priority, with both sides pushing for an "early and ambitious" deal, said the Ministry of External Affairs, hours after bilateral talks between Prime...

    IIM Kozhikode’s first ever international conclave explores relevance of India’s soft power in today’s globalised world

    The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), one of India’s premier business schools, hosted several hundred business and academic delegates in London for their first ever international conclave on ‘Globalising Indian Thought,’ on 24-25...

    Insights on the trade tightrope

    In an interview with Asian Voice, Shankar shares his expert insights into the trading sector and discusses the operations of his company.

    Grant Thornton LLP kickstarts Diwali season in London

    Grant Thornton LLP became the first to kickstart the Diwali season in London by organising a reception at the historic Long Room in the Lord’s Cricket Ground on 16 October, welcoming a brief spell of Indian summer as the backdrop of festivities....

    Record-breaking India beat Bangladesh to seal series 2-0

    India completed a remarkable seven-wicket win over Bangladesh on the final day of a rain-hit second Test in Kanpur to seal a 2-0 series victory.

    IIW all ladies soft ball cricket tournament

    Twelve teams participated in the all ladies soft ball cricket tournament sponsored by Indian Gymkhana.

    Leading Lights with Rani Singh

    Indian-origin lady helms important UK Screen Body

    • 19 Aug 2019

    Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.

    Monty's Spin with Monty Panesar

    Monty's Spin

    • 25 Mar 2020

    The Covid-19 virus has taken the world by storm. It has stopped all sporting events and the risks should be taken seriously. We should be at home for at least 3 weeks and we should take the government advise very seriously.

    Colors dance deewane goes global: Witness breathtaking international talent this Saturday!

    London, United Kingdom – May 14, 2024: COLORS, the world's leading platform for South Asian entertainment, is set to ignite your screens with a spectacular International Talent Special Episode of Dance Deewane! Airing on Saturday, May 18th at...

    'Do Aur Do Pyar' injects romance and comedy into the mix

    “Do Aur Do Pyar'', is an upcoming Indian and romantic comedy film releasing on 19 April 2024. The film stars Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy. The film centres on Kavya and Ani, a married couple in their late...

    Stream Cream

    Bytes to bingeGenre: Comedy DramaWritten by: Timothy GreenbergDuration: 26 minWhere to watch: Netflix

    I spy "The spy”!

    Yes. that’s right we see the comedian in a 360 U-turn role like we have never seen him before and I am pleasantly surprised!

    Stereotypical ‘Rocky and Rani’ teach us how to embrace differences

    The film revolves around the love story of Rocky and Rani, as the title suggests, between a stereotypical flamboyant Punjabi boy who meets an intellectual Bengali girl under unusual circumstances. And love conquers all. But if only life was...

    Ajeeb Dastans

    Ajeeb Dastans is an anthology of four short films and is produced by the super Producer/Director Karan Johar. The premise of the film is that each story will bring us a shocking and horrifying twist that we were not betting on.

    Nitin TeckChandani: Robothink

    Robothink, a leading coding, robotics, and engineering company, is making significant strides in preparing children aged 4 to 14 through STEM-themed camps, workshops and afterschool and learning centre programmes for children

    SPOTLIGHT: Anandana Nadhavajhala: Universal Yoga

    You can hear the meditative cool straight away in Anandana’s voice: her regular classes must surely be transformative! Indeed, the young yoga teacher is award-winning and focuses significantly on special needs while catering to a range of young...

    CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’

    The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...

    India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world

    India's economic rise has lifted millions out of poverty and enhanced the country's geopolitical influence. Less evident, however, is the impact of its growing consumer class on global tourism.



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