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As of April 2025, the UK has abolished the non-domicile tax regime and introduced a residency-based system. Anyone living in the UK for more than 182 days is now taxed on their worldwide income and assets. The remittance basis is only available for the first four years of UK residency. The Statutory Residency Test and ties to the UK help determine tax residency, even if you’re abroad. UK tax residents are liable for a 40% inheritance tax on global assets. How It Affects You UK tax residents must report all worldwide income—interest, shares, pensions, property, insurance, and inheritance—on their tax…

The competition is heating up among UK supermarkets as they vie for customers’ Easter spending. Lidl, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s have all announced significant price reductions on popular roast dinner vegetables, dropping prices to a mere 15p. Lidl was the first to announce the price cuts on Tuesday, April 15th, with Aldi quickly following suit. Not to be outdone, Sainsbury’s has also unveiled its 15p vegetable offer, available to Nectar card holders. This aggressive pricing strategy is a win for consumers, who can take advantage of the rock-bottom prices to purchase the ingredients for their Easter celebrations.

New Delhi/Paris, April 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening people-to-people ties, India and France have operationalized the much-awaited Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) under the India-France Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement (MMPA). Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed this key development during their recent bilateral discussions, highlighting it as a major initiative that will boost two-way mobility of youth and professionals between the two nations. The Young Professionals Scheme will allow young citizens from India and France — particularly skilled professionals — to live and work in each other’s countries for a specified period.…

London New immigration rules announced by the UK government today are set to reshape how care workers are hired and sponsored in England. The updated policy places greater responsibility on care providers to hire workers already in the country before turning to overseas recruitment. From now on, employers must first try to recruit care workers who are already living in the UK — especially those who lost their previous jobs due to changes in sponsorship. They’ll need to prove that they’ve made these efforts before bringing in new international staff. This move aims to protect care workers already settled in…

London, UK – The South Kanara Association (SKA) London is set to host its much-anticipated Annual Sports Day on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The event, open to all members of the Konkani community in London UK, will feature a range of exciting sports, including volleyball, throwball, badminton, and track & field events. Under the leadership of Mr. Sunil D’Cunha, the President of SKA London, the association continues its mission of fostering unity, cultural exchange, and social engagement among Konkani families in the UK. The annual sports meet is not just about competition but also about bringing the community together through…

Germany has become a top destination for Indian students pursuing higher education, with enrolments expected to rise from 28,773 in 2021 to approximately 114,499 by 2030—a staggering 298% increase. This surge has made Indian students the largest international student group in Germany, surpassing Chinese students. Key Reasons for This Growing Trend Popular Fields of Study The majority of Indian students in Germany enroll in: Engineering and Technology (60%) Law, Management, and Social Sciences (21%) Mathematics and Natural Sciences (13%) These fields align with Germany’s academic strengths and the global demand for skilled professionals. As Germany continues to expand its international…

Germany has become a top destination for Indian students pursuing higher education, with enrolments expected to rise from 28,773 in 2021 to approximately 114,499 by 2030—a staggering 298% increase. This surge has made Indian students the largest international student group in Germany, surpassing Chinese students.Key Reasons for This Growing Trend1. Affordable, High-Quality EducationGerman universities are globally recognized for their academic excellence and research opportunities. Public universities charge little to no tuition fees, making world-class education more accessible to international students.2. English-Taught ProgramsTo attract global talent, Germany now offers over 2,000 degree programs in English, mainly at the master’s level. This…

The 23-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala, Vignesh Puthur, delivered a stunning performance against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 season opener. Signed by the five-time champions Mumbai Indians at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the IPL auction, Vignesh was introduced as the Impact Player for their campaign opener on Sunday.He made an immediate impact by picking up three crucial wickets. In the very first over, he dismissed CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. In the second over, he removed Shivam Dube, who was caught by Tilak Varma at long-on. His third wicket was Deepak Hooda, further denting CSK’s…

London: The UK is set to transition to British Summer Time (BST) this Sunday, March 31, 2024. Clocks will move forward by one hour at 1:00 AM, marking the official start of the summer schedule. The time change means longer daylight hours in the evening, offering extended sunshine and brighter evenings for residents. However, it also results in a loss of one hour of sleep for the night, something many people will have to adjust to in the coming days. British Summer Time follows the tradition of Daylight Saving Time, which was first introduced during World War I to make…

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a new circular on March 4, introducing stringent restrictions on the activities of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders in India. The bulletin clarifies that OCI cardholders who hold passports from foreign countries will not have the same rights as Indian citizens. Previously, OCI cardholders were granted rights similar to those of Indian citizens. This decision is being viewed as a significant setback for OCI cardholders and the Indian diaspora. However, a spokesperson from the Consulate General of India in San Francisco clarified that the bulletin is merely an interpretation of existing laws…