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Air India Express set to open bookings for inaugural international flight to Abu Dhabi

Air India Express is poised to launch international flights from the new Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, marking a significant milestone for the greenfield facility. Bookings for this inaugural service are expected to open soon. This move by the Adani Group-owned airport, which began domestic operations…

The Economic Times

71,000 Graduates Given Wrong Student Loan Balances After HMRC Error: Who Gets a Refund?

Approximately 71,000 UK graduates received incorrect student loan balances due to errors by the Student Loans Company and HMRC. Affected borrowers will have their balances corrected without needing to take action.

International Business Times UK

Three arrested in immigration and tax evasion raids on London souvenir shops

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Home Office staff made surprise visits to six central London stores that stock royal family and UK-themed gifts

Evening Standard

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Model arrested at Mumbai airport with ganja worth ₹11.82 crore arriving from Thailand

Mumbai Customs officials apprehended a model at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. She arrived from Thailand and was found with over 11 kg of hydroponic weed. The contraband is valued at approximately ₹11.82 crore. The accused claimed a fellow passenger handed her the bag. Officials are investigating the incident further.

The Economic Times

Ahmedabad customs recover smuggled gold worth over Rs 4 crore from flight arriving from Dubai

Ahmedabad customs officials intercepted a significant gold haul. The precious metal was discovered concealed within a speaker box on IndiGo Flight 6E-1478. The flight had arrived from Dubai. The gold, weighing nearly 2.8 kilograms, was found in two pouches. No one claimed ownership, leading to its seizure under the Customs…

The Economic Times

Federal Scientists Charged After Attempt to Secretly Bring 113 Virus Vials, Including Mpox Samples, to the US

Two US scientists are charged with illegally smuggling 113 virus vials, including Mpox, from Africa, breaching strict biosafety and customs rules.

International Business Times UK

UK home sales see huge spike as stamp duty ‘distorts’ market

Despite the considerable annual spike, April's figure was 3% lower than the previous month

Evening Standard

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UK house sales surge as experts warn of stamp duty market distortion

The sharp increase was driven by lower activity levels the year prior

The Independent UK

Tax vs Customs: Why MNCs face a growing valuation and compliance battle

MNCs face rising conflict between tax and customs rules on related-party pricing, as India’s tighter digital scrutiny raises compliance risks, litigation and valuation disputes.

The Economic Times

Delhi: American national of Indian origin held at IGI Airport with 115 gold bars hidden in specially designed belt

In a significant crackdown, customs agents at Delhi's IGI Airport intercepted an American of Indian descent, discovering a staggering 115 gold bars concealed in his trousers, valued at over Rs 5.5 crore.

The Economic Times

DRI, Customs officers to intensify vigil on gold smuggling post import duty hike

Revenue intelligence and customs officials are preparing to tighten surveillance across airports, seaports and land borders after India raised import duty on gold and silver to 15%. Authorities plan to increase monitoring of smuggling routes, carrier networks and foreign syndicates to prevent a revival in illegal gold trade following the…

The Economic Times

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Best Spy Thriller Of The Year

'Legends' tells the true story of British Customs agents going deep cover in a gripping Netflix series.

Inverse

Legends review – Steve Coogan takes on Britain’s biggest drug gang

This astounding true story, written by Neil Forsyth, asks the question: what if the A-Team was comprised entirely of disgruntled customs officers?

The Guardian - UK

‘Can I just have my money back’: The Supreme Court may have killed Trump’s tariffs but regular Americans have nothing to gain from the move

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs may have handed businesses a $166 billion refund windfall, but regular Americans are learning the hard way that they won’t see a dime of it. U.S. Customs just launched its online refund portal, and the first wave of businesses rushed to claim…

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Evening Standard

Pensioners warned to watch out for scams as winter fuel payment recovery starts

Scammers may use the recovery process as a hook to use texts, emails and phone calls to target people, HM Revenue and Customs said.

Euronews

Eurasian cargo hub expands to capture Europe-Asia freight flows

A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.

Euronews

EU approves customs reform to handle rising trade and global uncertainties

The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia.

The Guardian - UK

US preparing system to process refunds on billions in illegal Trump tariffs

Top official at customs agency says in filing that total sum held in relation to such tariffs is estimated to be about $166bn

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Euronews

The 18th-century constitutional clause that could cost Trump €150bn

A New York court has ordered Customs to begin repaying hundreds of thousands of importers — before the government could find a way to avoid it.

GamesRadar

One of only 50 ultra-rare copies of a '90s visual novel has reportedly been destroyed by US customs on its way from Portugal to the buyer: "Literally crying right now"

"An important piece of history has been lost forever"

The Times of India

Kuwait mandates cash declaration for tourists and residents carrying over KD 3,000 via Sahel App

Kuwait has launched a mandatory digital cash declaration system via the Sahel App. Travelers carrying over KD 3,000 in cash must now declare it electronically, replacing manual forms. This initiative aims to enhance financial transparency and streamline border processes for all travelers.

Fortune

The Supreme Court’s bombshell tariff ruling failed to answer a $133 billion question over refunds: Now what?

Costco and other firms that filed early lawsuits may have an edge when it comes to collecting any refunds.

Radio France Internationale

Deadly attacks stall trade in key corridor between Senegal and Mali

More than 4,000 empty shipping containers are stranded inside Mali as insecurity on the main trade route to Senegal makes transport too dangerous, raising fears of supply disruption and higher prices in a country where most imports pass through the port of Dakar.

Times Life

She Ran Through Thin Air and Freezing Nights: How Sufiya Sufi Beat One of the World’s Deadliest Routes

Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi has just added another wild milestone to her already jaw-dropping journey. The Guinness World Records has officially recognised her for pulling off one of the toughest high-altitude runs out there - the Manali to Leh route, and doing it faster than the benchmark time. The confirmation…

The Times of India

India’s new customs rules bring duty-free relief on gold, electronics for UAE travellers

India has updated its duty-free allowance for returning residents and Indian-origin travelers to ₹75,000, including one laptop. New weight-based rules for jewelry and digitized customs processes aim to simplify travel. Passengers are advised to declare items exceeding the allowance to avoid penalties.

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