Economy - Asian News from UK

Govt borrowing in Oct tops forecasts at £17.4bn

Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves…reports Asian Lite News The government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed

November 22, 2024

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Fishing Growth Nets Big Wins for India

India has now become the second-largest fish producer globally, with around 30 million people involved in fish production across the value chain…reports Asian Lite News India’s annual fish production has nearly doubled

November 22, 2024

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Quick for Basics, Physical for Premium

India’s retail ecosystem is undergoing a pivotal shift as consumers seek a balance between the convenience of digital platforms and the quality assurance offered by traditional stores….reports Asian Lite News Quick commerce

November 22, 2024

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Royal Mail considering job cuts and price hikes

A rise in stamp prices would come on top of five increases in first-class stamp costs in less then three years, including a 30p increase to £1.65 last month. …reports Asian Lite

November 21, 2024

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Energy suppliers to spend £500m to cushion pain of rising bills

The deal was announced by the government alongside an update to the warm homes plan, which provides money for people looking to make their homes more energy-efficient….reports Asian Lite News Energy suppliers

November 21, 2024

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Healey announces scrapping of £500m of vessels and drones

The announcement was described by the shadow defence secretary, James Cartlidge, as “cuts instead of a pathway to 2.5%” and “a black day for the Royal Marines”….reports Asian Lite News The defence

November 21, 2024

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PhonePe Tops Charts in India

This makes PhonePe the first Indian company to surpass the likes of YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp to become the top-rated app…reports Asian Lite News PhonePe on Tuesday announced that it has hit

November 21, 2024

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UK deprivation hits record high

In total, more than 16 million people are defined as living in poverty, or 24% of the UK population – the highest since comparable records began in 2000….reports Asian Lite News More

November 20, 2024

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Fuel payments cut will push pensioners into poverty

The analysis was published in a letter from Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, on Tuesday, just as temperatures plunged and parts of the UK experienced their first snowfall of the

November 20, 2024

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Retailers warn Reeves

Increase in national insurance contributions and national living wage will add to costs, says BRC Large UK retailers including Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Next have written to Rachel Reeves to

November 20, 2024

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