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UK Inflation rate falls to 3%

UK inflation fell to 3% in January, the lowest level since March 2025, driven by drops in petrol prices, air fares and food costs. The decline has increased the likelihood of an

February 20, 2026

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London to miss affordable homes target

Overall, London has achieved only 41–44% of the revised Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) target, figures show…reports Asian Lite News Mayor Sadiq Khan is on course to miss the government’s recently reduced affordable

February 15, 2026

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UAE economy set to soar past 5%

The UAE projects 5% overall economic growth in 2026, with non-oil sectors forecast to expand 5.5%, reinforcing diversification, industrial strength and digital economy momentum….reports Asian Lite News The UAE is heading into

February 13, 2026

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PoK Economy in Freefall

The deepening economic stagnation in PoK is characterised by sluggish growth, mounting unemployment, increasing poverty, and a steady contraction in development spend…reports Asian Lite News A report has revealed that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)

February 6, 2026

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‘UAE Tops 264 Global Benchmarks’

UAE’s leadership-led development model takes centre stage at World Governments Summit 2026 as Sheikh Saif outlines resilience, trust and global competitiveness shaping future governance….reports Asian Lite News The UAE’s rise as a

February 6, 2026

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BoE leaves rates unchanged

The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% after a closely split vote, underscoring deepening divisions among policymakers over when to begin cutting borrowing costs…reports Asian Lite News

February 6, 2026

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Budget Tightens Crypto Oversight

The announcement comes at a time when segments of the crypto industry had been hoping for relief in the form of lower taxes or measures to improve liquidity The Union Budget 2026–27

February 5, 2026

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IMF Cuts Pakistan Growth Outlook to 3%

Aside from foreign loans and other external assistance, the only other thing Pakistan has been able to count on to keep rising rapidly is remittances…reports Asian Lite News A Pakistani media article

February 2, 2026

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London Dominates Rich List Tax League

The Sunday Times Tax List 2026 shows the capital remains the main base for the country’s highest earners, despite signs some are moving overseas…reports Asian Lite News London hosts more than a

February 1, 2026

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Why India’s FTAs Are Working

India is increasingly partnering with countries where trade was already growing, using FTAs to accelerate momentum rather than create new trade ties from scratch….writes Anna Mahjar-Barducci India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs)

January 31, 2026

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