UK’s non-dom tax changes could be driving out billionaires like Lakshmi Mittal
Live EventsSteel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is weighing the possibility of leaving the UK following the government’s decision to end tax benefits for non-domiciled residents . This policy allowed certain UK residents to avoid taxes on foreign income and gains. “He is exploring his options and will take a final decision over the course of this year,” said a close associate. His son, Aditya Mittal, now leads the company, with the family retaining a 40% stake. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)Mittal's potential departure aligns with a broader trend of high-net-worth individuals leaving the UK following Labour’s fiscal reforms.
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March 28, 2025 08:27 UTC
Watch: British MP Bob Blackman raises Jallianwala Bagh massacre in House, asks UK govt to 'formally' apologise
Photo/AgenciesBritain's opposition Conservative Party lawmaker Bob Blackman on Thursday asked the UK government to 'formally' apologise for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919.Speaking at the House of Commons, British Parliament's Lower House, Blackman said, "On April 13, 1919, families gathered, very peacefully, in the Jallianwala Bagh to enjoy the day out with their families. General Dyer, on behalf of the British army, marched his troops in and ordered his troops to fire on those innocent people until they ran out of ammunition. Eventually, General Dyer was disgraced for this stain on the British Empire. British troops, under the command of brigadier-general Reginald Dyer, fired indiscriminately on a peaceful gathering of unarmed civilians, including women and children. Estimates suggest that over 500 people died.Then British Prime Minister, Theresa May, in 2019, expressed deep "regret" for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, calling it “a shameful scar on British Indian history”.
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March 28, 2025 04:38 UTC
Recovering 4 Soldiers From Lithuanian Swamp Is ‘Incredibly Complex,’ Army Says
A heavy vehicle that was carrying four U.S. Army soldiers remained submerged in a swamp in Lithuania on Thursday, two days after the soldiers were reported missing after they did not return from a training mission, the U.S. military said. The vehicle was discovered on Wednesday after a search by the U.S. Army, the Lithuanian military and other Lithuanian authorities, the U.S. military said. The soldiers still had not been found on Thursday because the Army was struggling to extract the vehicle from the mud. “The challenges presented by the water, thick mud and soft ground around the site have complicated recovery efforts and have required specialized equipment to drain water from the side and stabilize the ground,” the Army said in a statement on Thursday. Engineers on the site were building berms — barriers made of dirt and sand — to create a contained area from which water could be pumped and mud dredged, allowing emergency workers to access the vehicle, the Army said.
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March 28, 2025 04:14 UTC
The secret behind Next’s success? It knows what the nation wants
Another remarkable performance from a high-street fashion name that has been knocking it out of the park, financially speaking, for years. Next’s full-price sales were up on expectations for the first few months of 2025, and so it’s now increased its profit guidance for the financial year by a whopping £20 million. These are the kind of figures of which most British fashion operations — most British anything operations, Next being only the fourth UK retailer to nudge above the billion mark — can only dream. Anna Murphy says she sees herself in the baby blue geo-print trouser suit. By, pretty obviously, creating clothes that we want to buy, and, also obviously, at prices we can afford to pay.
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March 28, 2025 03:38 UTC
For 3 Years, They Quietly Dug Up One of the Biggest Treasures in England
The head of the University of Durham’s archaeology department, Mr. Moore was well-known in history circles in Yorkshire, in northeast England. It was why he had received the urgent message, from a man who claimed to have stumbled on something big. “I think it’s Iron Age,” said the caller, Peter Heads, an amateur metal detectorist. “Quite simply, this is one of the most important and exciting Iron Age period discoveries made in the U.K.,” Duncan Wilson, the chief executive of the government agency Historic England, said in a statement this week. “It sheds new light on Iron Age life in the north and Britain, but it also demonstrates connections with Europe.”
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March 28, 2025 02:44 UTC
Trump demands Ukraine’s minerals and oil in exchange for ceasefire
President Trump has told Ukraine to hand over more of its minerals, oil and gas reserves as part of a revised economic deal that offers Kyiv no security guarantees in return. In a draft text sent to Ukraine, the United States demanded a greater share of Ukraine’s mineral wealth and compensation of over $100 billion (£77 billion) for previous American support. The move is a further blow to British and French efforts to secure a “just” peace for Ukraine amid a growing rift between Washington and its European allies. One Ukrainian official described the new US draft proposal as “unfair”, while another likened it to “robbery”. A third said the deal was “disgusting”, adding that President Zelensky would be tempted to fight on without US
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March 28, 2025 02:23 UTC
What do Trump’s car tariffs mean for the UK economy?
President Trump has increased tariffs on car imports to raise revenue to offset his promised tax cuts and revive a declining US industrial base. Here is the expected impact on Britain and its carmakers:Donald Trump said he would implement a global 25 per cent tariff on car imports. The levies will initially target fully assembled vehicles but their scope will expand over the following month to include car parts such as engines, transmissions, powertrain components and electrical systems. They could expand even further after that, a statement from the White House said. Trump described the tariffs as “permanent” and said he was not interested in offering any carve-outs.
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March 28, 2025 01:39 UTC
Times when Bollywood songs met British Royalty: 'Dhoom Machale’ is not the first Indian song to resonate in the palace
You Might Also Like: When Ratan Tata chose his dog over a British Royal award. How King Charles respondedBollywood’s Enduring Royal ConnectionFor Indian audiences, the idea of Dhoom Machale —the high-energy Bollywood anthem synonymous with thrilling chases and grand heists—playing in the presence of British royalty sounds almost too surreal to be true. In fact, Bollywood melodies have long had a surprising connection with the British monarchy.Long before Dhoom Machale made its way into a royal event, another Bollywood classic resonated within the walls of Buckingham Palace. From colonial history to modern-day migration, Indian culture has woven itself into the very fabric of British life. Whatever the future holds, one thing is certain—Indian music has found its place in British high society, and it’s here to stay.
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March 28, 2025 01:08 UTC
Just Stop Oil to stop direct action after ‘getting what it wanted’
Just Stop Oil has vowed to end disruptive protests, claiming it has succeeded because the government is planning to end new oil and gas extraction. The campaigners said they would hold one final protest in central London on April 26 before ceasing direct action. The protest group came to attention in April 2022 by disrupting oil terminals, with hundreds of activists dressed in distinctive orange high-visibility vests. After years of road protests and stunts, including repeatedly throwing orange paint at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and dropping orange dye at a snooker tournament, several key figures are now in prison with lengthy sentences. The group said it was ending high-profile protests, which included orange powder paint being sprayed on Stonehenge last year, because they had effectively
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March 27, 2025 23:32 UTC
Chris Brown announces 'Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour’ dates. Check details
“BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THURSDAY,” he wrote, signing off with “XX.”According to reports, Chris Brown has unveiled the dates for his Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour with special guests Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller. “TEAM BREEZY !!!! !TEAM BREEZY!! !TEAM BREEZY!!!! !BREEZY BOWL 20th anniversary TOUR!!!!!!!!!!
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March 27, 2025 22:59 UTC
Football gossip, paper talk and transfer rumours: Man Utd's Andre Onana set to snub Saudi Arabia offer
DAILY MIRRORAndre Onana will snub a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to remain as Manchester United's No 1 goalkeeper. Aston Villa chief Monchi has confirmed his side's interest in Real Madrid star Arda Guler in a blow to Arsenal. Jose Mourinho is eyeing a deal for Manchester City star Ederson as he looks to strengthen his Fenerbahce side for next season. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been embroiled in a bizarre scandal over its stadiums for the 2030 World Cup. Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah is a potential target for Newcastle in the summer transfer window as they look to build on their Carabao Cup success.
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March 27, 2025 22:51 UTC
Electric car switch at risk and UK factories could close without 'substantive' changes - 'Worrying times'
UK car manufacturing has declined for the 12th consecutive month, with production falling by 11.6 per cent in February, as experts warn the net zero switch could further impact UK production. Car production specifically for the UK market saw a sharp decline of 33.3 per cent to 13,780 units, reflecting broader challenges facing the automotive sector. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: "These are worrying times for UK vehicle makers with car production falling for 12 months in a row, rising trade tensions and weak demand. The market transition is not keeping pace with ambition. The EU remained the largest market for UK car exports, taking 53.5 per cent, followed by the US (19.7 per cent) and China (6.3 per cent).
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March 27, 2025 11:59 UTC
Visa fraud crackdown: US cancels 2,000 bot-booked appointments
— USAndIndia (@USAndIndia)Live EventsThe United States is taking strict action against automated bots that have been blocking visa interview appointment slots in India. These bots have forced many applicants to pay agents around ₹30,000-₹35,000 per person to secure timely appointments for their planned visits.The US Embassy in India announced on Wednesday via X (formerly Twitter) that it has canceled approximately 2,000 visa appointments made by bots. “Consular Team India is cancelling about 2,000 visa appointments made by bots. In 2023, when the waiting period for B1/B2 visas reached nearly 999 days, the US allowed Indian applicants to book visa appointments at consulates in Frankfurt and Bangkok to ease the backlog.India had raised concerns over long visa wait times with the US government two to three years ago. With the latest crackdown on bots, further improvements in visa processing times are expected.
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March 27, 2025 11:38 UTC
Loughborough University selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner
Loughborough University has been announced as one of UK Sport’s first-ever Event Social Impact Partners with the aim of using major events to drive positive change. The project ties in with UK Sport’s recently launched Making Live Sport Matter initiative, a new major event strategic framework that is committed to continuing to embed social impact into events as a priority. As part of the agreement, Loughborough University will partner with UK Sport on social impact at a strategic level. The organisations will work to develop a centralised social impact strategy and structure for the sector, driven by scalable solutions, evidence-based methodologies, and best practice examples. Professor Jo Maher, Loughborough University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, said: “We’re extremely proud to have been named as a social impact partner for UK Sport.
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March 27, 2025 11:14 UTC
Prince Harry’s African charity accused of prejudice against Black women, being a ‘vanity project’
Related Articles Prince Harry’s growing problem with ‘racist’ ‘colonial’ African charities2025 ACM Awards nominations announced. In refusing to leave her job, she also appeared to suggest that Sentebale was a “vanity project” for Harry, Seeiso and other trustees, the Times added. To add to the controversy, the Charity Commission in the U.K., which registers and regulates nonprofits in England and Wales, confirmed to the Times UK that they are investigating Chandauka’s claims. Sentebale means “forget-me-not” in Sesotho, the local language of Lesotho, Harry said in his statement about stepping down. Harry and Seeiso said that they, too, would be sharing “all of our concerns” with the Charity Commission.
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March 27, 2025 09:56 UTC