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German Corporate Tax Cuts Raise Concerns Over Public Services

Germany's coalition government plans nearly €46 billion in corporate tax cuts by 2029, including accelerated depreciation and a corporation tax reduction, but the Green Party warns of negative impacts on public services due to reduced government revenue and potential misuse of funds by corporations.

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Strained Household Finances Threaten US Economic Outlook

High inflation, high interest rates, and renewed student loan repayments are straining American household finances, increasing debt defaults, and impacting consumer spending, potentially leading to an economic downturn. The Trump administration's tariffs further exacerbate uncertainty.

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Reeves to Slash Cash ISA Allowance to Boost UK Growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to slash the cash Isa allowance to £4,000 from the total £20,000, forcing the remaining funds into investments, primarily to boost UK economic growth, despite evidence suggesting this may not work and possibly restrict savers' freedom.

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UK Rail Nationalization: Outsourcing Undermines Public Ownership

The UK's rail nationalization faces challenges due to continued outsourcing of essential services, creating a two-tier workforce, costing approximately £400 million annually in lost potential investment, and disproportionately affecting minority ethnic communities. Growing support for insourcing off...

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UK Labour's Tax-and-Spend Policies Fuel Economic Decline

The UK Labour government's recent budget, including a £40 billion tax increase and increased public spending, has negatively impacted economic growth, investor confidence, and caused a flight of wealth and talent from the UK, leading to a projected anemic 0.3% growth this year.

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Ley's Controversial Reshuffle Shakes Liberal Party

Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley controversially demoted four women from the shadow cabinet, sparking criticism for prioritizing factional politics over merit and potentially destabilizing the already weakened party.

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Greece's Housing Crisis: Insufficient Measures and the Need for Systemic Change

Greece's attempts to address its housing crisis through minor tax adjustments and low-interest loans for renovations are failing due to widespread tax evasion; a more impactful approach would involve exempting average household rental payments from taxable income and significantly increasing the sup...

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US Household Finances Strained by Inflation, Interest Rates, and Policy Uncertainty

High inflation, high interest rates, and unpredictable policies are straining American household finances, causing increased debt, delinquencies, and declining consumer sentiment; Buy Now, Pay Later use for groceries has risen to 25%, and student loan defaults are increasing.

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Germany Proposes €17 Billion Investment Boost with Tax Cuts

Germany's government unveiled a €17 billion investment boost package, including accelerated depreciation for assets (30 percent, July 2025-2027), a planned corporate tax cut to 10 percent by 2032, and a "super-depreciation" for electric company vehicles (75 percent).

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Reform UK's Bitcoin Policy and Controversial Tax Cut Plan

Reform UK announced it will accept Bitcoin donations and implement significant tax cuts totaling at least £60 billion if elected, a move criticized by economists for lacking credible funding and potentially triggering a financial crisis like Liz Truss's mini-budget.

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Labour to Invest Billions in UK's North and Midlands

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce a multi-billion pound investment package for infrastructure and green energy projects in northern and Midlands regions of the UK to counter the threat from Reform UK, reversing the Treasury's historical preference for London and the South East.

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Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell Over Interest Rates in First Meeting Since Reelection

President Trump met with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday to criticize the Fed's interest rate policy; Powell rebuffed Trump's demands, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, despite Trump's past calls for Powell's dismissal and recent Supreme Court rulings on independent agencie...

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