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Gulf Insider
31-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
1 in 4 Young Brits May Quit UK for Australia or Dubai
Over a quarter of young Brits are considering leaving the UK to escape the country's stuttering economy and unaffordable housing market. As many as 28 per cent of 18-30 year-olds are either planning to quit the UK or have seriously considered emigrating, according to a poll from free-market think tank the Adam Smith Institute (ASI). Another 30 per cent said they had 'briefly considered' it, while 35 per cent said leaving the UK had never crossed their mind. Respondents overwhelmingly cited the UK's supply-starved housing market and difficult financial backdrop as being a core driver of their disillusion with Britain. Over six in 10 (65 per cent) believe it will become even more difficult to find affordable housing in the next five years, compared to just one in five who believe it will get easier. And half said they felt most of their peers were struggling to make ends meet in the face of ever-increasing housing costs and stagnating wages. 'The youngest generation of British workers are sending a clear message. They feel overtaxed, underhoused and undervalued,' said Emma Schubart, data and insights manager at the ASI. 'If our political class continues to ignore these warning signs, we risk exporting our talent at precisely the moment when it is most needed.' The think tank's findings are the latest evidence of a 'brain drain' said to be gripping Britain, as an increasing number of the country's ambitious young professionals turn overseas to forge their careers. Jurisdictions like Dubai and Australia have proven especially popular with the cohort, won over by their vibrant economies, higher living standards and better weather. An estimated 40,000 Brits moved from the UK to the Emirati city-state in 2024 alone, and last month officials unveiled a first-time buyer scheme that made it easier for its young residents – including its fast-growing expat community – to get on the housing ladder. The proliferation of so-called 'digital nomad' visas, which allow professionals to work for a UK company from abroad, has also served to accelerate the number of departures. Research from polling agency Public First has estimated the UK is missing out on over £3bn of consumer spending because of increasing uptake in the schemes on offer in far-flung destinations like Bali and Costa Rica. The firm put the direct annual loss to the Exchequer from young Brits using the schemes at least £320m. Responding to the ASI figures, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: 'It's sad but not a surprise that ambitious young Brits are increasingly looking overseas for opportunities.' 'This can't go on. We must give the next generation the freedom to thrive, raise families, and build a bright future here in the UK,' he read: US, UK In Secret Talks With Ukrainian Officials To 'Replace Zelensky': Russian Intelligence Claims
India.com
24-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Rs 4000000000000: This company earns huge amount of money in India, gives jobs to 35 lakh people, company is…, owned by…, not Reliance, Infosys
(File) Google Play and Android contributed an estimated Rs 4 lakh crore to app publishers and the broader Indian economy in 2024, according to a new report by the economics and policy research firm Public First. India's digital economy is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world, experiencing unprecedented momentum fueled by rapid smartphone adoption, affordable data, and a dynamic ecosystem of developers and entrepreneurs, the report measuring impact and contribution of Google Play and Android to India, said. According to the report, India's digital revolution is transforming how millions of people participate in the modern economy. How Google Play, Android Created Jobs In India? Android is the world's most widely used mobile operating system, and is utilised by smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, and other smart technology produced by a range of companies, while Google Play is the official app store and digital distribution service for Android services. 'In 2024, the Play and Android ecosystem generated Rs 4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the wider economy in India,' it said. Thirty-five lakh plus direct, indirect and spillover jobs were created by the app ecosystem Google Play and Android, it further said. What's Indians Role In Google Playstore? India represents the second largest number of active developers registered on Google Play, with over 10 lakh developer jobs. Nearly 79 per cent of the country's app developers have overseas users, it said. The total app downloads from the Play Store for Indian developers stood at 720 crore, with 600 crore from domestic users and 120 crore from overseas users. (With Inputs From PTI)
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Google Play, Android churned Rs 4-trn revenue for app publishers in 2024
New Delhi: Google Play and Android generated an estimated Rs4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the wider Indian economy in 2024, according to a latest report by economics, policy and opinion research consultancy Public First. 'In 2024, the Play and Android ecosystem generated Rs4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the wider economy in India,' it said. Thirty-five lakh plus direct, indirect and spillover jobs were created by the app ecosystem Google Play and Android, it further said. India represents the second largest number of active developers registered on Google Play, with over 10 lakh developer jobs. Nearly 79 per cent of the country's app developers have overseas users, it said. India's digital economy is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world, experiencing unprecedented momentum fueled by rapid smartphone adoption, affordable data, and a dynamic ecosystem of developers and entrepreneurs, the report measuring impact and contribution of Google Play and Android to India, said. According to the report, Indias digital revolution is transforming how millions of people participate in the modern economy. Android is the world's most widely used mobile operating system, and is utilised by smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, and other smart technology produced by a range of companies, while Google Play is the official app store and digital distribution service for Android services. The total app downloads from the Play Store for Indian developers stood at 720 crore, with 600 crore from domestic users and 120 crore from overseas users.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google Play, Android fuel ₹4 lakh crore app revenue, economy boost in India during 2024: Report
Google Play and Android generated an estimated ₹4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the wider Indian economy in 2024, according to a latest report by economics, policy and opinion research consultancy Public First. India's digital economy is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world, experiencing unprecedented momentum fueled by rapid smartphone adoption, affordable data, and a dynamic ecosystem of developers and entrepreneurs, the report measuring impact and contribution of Google Play and Android to India, said. According to the report, India's digital revolution is transforming how millions of people participate in the modern economy. Android is the world's most widely used mobile operating system, and is utilised by smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, and other smart technology produced by a range of companies, while Google Play is the official app store and digital distribution service for Android services. "In 2024, the Play and Android ecosystem generated ₹4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the wider economy in India," it said. Thirty-five lakh plus direct, indirect and spillover jobs were created by the app ecosystem Google Play and Android, it further said. India represents the second largest number of active developers registered on Google Play, with over 10 lakh developer jobs. Nearly 79% of the country's app developers have overseas users, it said. The total app downloads from the Play Store for Indian developers stood at 720 crore, with 600 crore from domestic users and 120 crore from overseas users.
India.com
23-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Google Generated Rs 4 Lakh Cr App Revenue, Fostered Developer Jobs In India In 2024: Report
Bengaluru: Google has generated Rs 4 lakh crore in app revenue in India, and significantly contributed towards developer jobs in the country in 2024, the tech giant said on Wednesday. Citing data from Public First, an economics, policy, and opinion research consultancy, the tech giant lauded Indian developers and startups shaping AI use with Google. 'Based on third-party evaluations, the Google Play and Android ecosystem generated Rs 4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the wider economy in India in 2024,' Google said in a blog post. The ecosystem led to the creation of 35 lakh direct, indirect, and spillover jobs in the country, the tech giant said. 'The Indian ecosystem comprises the second largest number of active developers on Google Play across the world, contributing over 10 lakh developer jobs in 2024,' it added. The ecosystem played an important role in shaping the impact and inclusiveness of India's digital economy. 'Indian developers are literally writing the next chapter of India's success story, using AI capabilities to build real-world applications that are reaching millions of businesses and people across India and the world,' said Dr. Manish Gupta, Senior Director for India and APAC at Google DeepMind. 'We're giving India the best tools, the most open platforms, and the strongest support to build boldly for the world, fostering a profound 'AI Productivity Leap' across businesses and startups,' added Preeti Lobana, Country Manager, Google India. To further support the Indian developer and startup ecosystem, the tech giant announced several initiatives at Google I/O Connect India 2025, held in Bengaluru — including its high-performance Gemini 2.5 Flash model, new Agentic AI tools in Firebase Studio, and a new training programme in partnership with Unity, one of the world's leading gaming engine platforms. It mentioned collaborations with three India AI Mission startups -- Sarvam, Soket AI, and Gnani -- in building innovative solutions toward the development of the country's Make-in-India AI models. The tech giant also announced measures expanding the availability of fresh and accurate information in Google Maps, comprising over 250 million places worldwide, enabling developers to build better generative AI features.
