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North East warns of economic hit from proposed overseas student tax

A study shows the levy could cost Newcastle University £9 million, ranking it among the hardest hit universities in the country

UK faces criticism over AI use in migrant age checks

A child is hoisted into a small boat as migrants wait in the water for a 'taxi boat' to take them across the channel to the UK at dawn on September 19, 2025 in Gravelines, France. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Diwali

These celebrations bring people together from all communities. (Photo for representation: iStock)

This year’s Diwali event will still see Belgrave Road continue to host what is left of the festival. (Representational image)
Priyanka Patel Inclusive Diwali

Diwali-themed event in Coventry marks the next partnership between The Empowered Desi and local business Sugar and Spice

Tristan Potter
Pakistan Afghanistan clashes

Pakistan Army's ceremonial guards perform during the funeral ceremony of a paramilitary personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) who was killed during the Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes, in Kohat on October 17, 2025.

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Hindu temple fights to save community hub

Beyond religious ceremonies, the temple hosts a range of community activities

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor move into their newly built Pali Hill home ahead of Diwali

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Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani

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India-UK-bisiness-iStock

The Britain Meets India 2024 report said 667 British companies are already operating in India, generating £47.5 billion in revenue and employing over 516,000 people. (Representational image: iStock)

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Minimum wage violations

UK takes toughest action in a generation against underpaying employers.

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pharmacy

The UK spends just 9 per cent of healthcare budgets on medicines while patients face growing access gaps.

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Surinder Arora-Modi

Surinder Arora welcomes Narendra Modi to Luton Hoo.

How Europeans and Indian reformers shaped Hindu ideas

FILE PHOTO: Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty celebrate Diwali at Downing Street in 2023

Sathnam Sanghera

Sanghera said the 10 journeys in the book take readers across continents and centuries, revealing both the ambition and the brutality of empire.

Raj Ghatak with musician Niraj Chagat

Raj Ghatak with musician Niraj Chagat the Eastern Eye Arts, Culture and Theatre Awards in May

Daadi popcorn

Lucky Jain’s grandma’s popcorn from Gujarat is now selling out everywhere

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Casio Marty McFly watch

Casio has unveiled a special edition of its classic CA-500 calculator watch

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Asma Khan

Khan spoke candidly about labour conditions in hospitality and the impossibility of perfect work-life balance

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