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Greece Targets Tax Evasion by Self-Employed Individuals
Greece's 2023 presumptive tax policy targets self-employed individuals who underreported income despite past tax cuts and pandemic aid, aiming to address tax evasion and ensure fairer contribution.
Greece Targets Tax Evasion by Self-Employed Individuals
Greece's 2023 presumptive tax policy targets self-employed individuals who underreported income despite past tax cuts and pandemic aid, aiming to address tax evasion and ensure fairer contribution.
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56% Bias Score
Young Professional Relocates to Dubai Citing UK's Deteriorating Quality of Life
A young British professional is relocating to Dubai due to high taxes, poor infrastructure, and high crime rates in the UK, citing a superior quality of life and investment prospects in Dubai. This decision reflects broader emigration trends from the UK.
Young Professional Relocates to Dubai Citing UK's Deteriorating Quality of Life
A young British professional is relocating to Dubai due to high taxes, poor infrastructure, and high crime rates in the UK, citing a superior quality of life and investment prospects in Dubai. This decision reflects broader emigration trends from the UK.
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68% Bias Score
German Diakonie Head Warns of Social Unrest Due to Spending Debate
Dietrich Bauer, head of the Saxon Diakonie, warns that the German government's billions in infrastructure and defense spending, and the debate about cutting social welfare, threatens social peace in Germany, calling for a fairer taxation system.
German Diakonie Head Warns of Social Unrest Due to Spending Debate
Dietrich Bauer, head of the Saxon Diakonie, warns that the German government's billions in infrastructure and defense spending, and the debate about cutting social welfare, threatens social peace in Germany, calling for a fairer taxation system.
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36% Bias Score
UK Government Borrowing Lower Than Expected in July
The UK government's July borrowing was £1.1 billion, lower than predicted, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves some relief before her autumn budget; however, economists warn of continued pressure due to rising inflation and debt.
UK Government Borrowing Lower Than Expected in July
The UK government's July borrowing was £1.1 billion, lower than predicted, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves some relief before her autumn budget; however, economists warn of continued pressure due to rising inflation and debt.
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40% Bias Score
Australia to Tax Electric Vehicles to Fund Roads
Australia's government plans to introduce road user charges for electric vehicles (EVs) to offset declining fuel excise revenue, following a record-high EV sales quarter (29,244 units in June) and a 2023 High Court ruling. The plan will be discussed at next week's productivity roundtable in Canberra...
Australia to Tax Electric Vehicles to Fund Roads
Australia's government plans to introduce road user charges for electric vehicles (EVs) to offset declining fuel excise revenue, following a record-high EV sales quarter (29,244 units in June) and a 2023 High Court ruling. The plan will be discussed at next week's productivity roundtable in Canberra...
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Forecast Fuels Pension Crisis
The Bank of England predicts UK inflation will peak at 4% in September 2024, forcing a £2.1 billion increase in state pension costs to uphold the 'triple lock' promise, adding to the government's existing £50 billion fiscal deficit and potentially leading to pensioners paying income tax on their pen...
UK Inflation Forecast Fuels Pension Crisis
The Bank of England predicts UK inflation will peak at 4% in September 2024, forcing a £2.1 billion increase in state pension costs to uphold the 'triple lock' promise, adding to the government's existing £50 billion fiscal deficit and potentially leading to pensioners paying income tax on their pen...
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Average Salary Surpasses 100,000 Rubles Amidst Economic Slowdown
Russia's average salary hit a record 103,183 rubles in June, a 15% rise year-on-year, driven by factors including top-earner compensation adjustments, minimum wage hikes, and increased tax compliance.
Russia's Average Salary Surpasses 100,000 Rubles Amidst Economic Slowdown
Russia's average salary hit a record 103,183 rubles in June, a 15% rise year-on-year, driven by factors including top-earner compensation adjustments, minimum wage hikes, and increased tax compliance.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Rejects SPD Tax Hike Proposals for German Mid-Sized Businesses
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) rejected calls from the SPD for higher taxes on medium-sized businesses, citing upcoming budget shortfalls while expressing dissatisfaction with the coalition's progress and calling for improved communication and reform of social policies.
Merz Rejects SPD Tax Hike Proposals for German Mid-Sized Businesses
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) rejected calls from the SPD for higher taxes on medium-sized businesses, citing upcoming budget shortfalls while expressing dissatisfaction with the coalition's progress and calling for improved communication and reform of social policies.
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48% Bias Score
False Claim: Automatic Tax Audits for French Citizens Leaving the EU
A viral TikTok video falsely claims that all French citizens leaving the EU will face automatic tax audits upon return starting September 1, 2025, a claim denied by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance and unsupported by credible news outlets.
False Claim: Automatic Tax Audits for French Citizens Leaving the EU
A viral TikTok video falsely claims that all French citizens leaving the EU will face automatic tax audits upon return starting September 1, 2025, a claim denied by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance and unsupported by credible news outlets.
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16% Bias Score
UK Faces Pressure to Increase Wealth Taxes Amidst Budget Shortfall
Facing a potential £20-£50 billion budget shortfall, the UK government is under pressure to increase taxes on the wealthy, sparking debate over wealth taxes versus incremental changes to existing taxes like inheritance and capital gains taxes; challenges include data limitations and differing econom...
UK Faces Pressure to Increase Wealth Taxes Amidst Budget Shortfall
Facing a potential £20-£50 billion budget shortfall, the UK government is under pressure to increase taxes on the wealthy, sparking debate over wealth taxes versus incremental changes to existing taxes like inheritance and capital gains taxes; challenges include data limitations and differing econom...
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52% Bias Score
UK's 'Fiscal Drag' Policy Impacts Millions of Taxpayers
The UK government's continued use of 'fiscal drag,' where inflation pushes incomes into higher tax brackets, has led to millions more paying higher income tax, impacting middle- and lower-income groups and pensioners, while also significantly increasing inheritance tax.
UK's 'Fiscal Drag' Policy Impacts Millions of Taxpayers
The UK government's continued use of 'fiscal drag,' where inflation pushes incomes into higher tax brackets, has led to millions more paying higher income tax, impacting middle- and lower-income groups and pensioners, while also significantly increasing inheritance tax.
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60% Bias Score
UK Gambling Industry Faces Pressure for Higher Taxes and Stricter Regulation
The £11.5 billion UK gambling industry faces mounting pressure for higher taxes and stricter regulation, particularly concerning advertising and the opening of new gambling premises, prompting intensified lobbying efforts and a debate linking industry profits to social issues such as child poverty.
UK Gambling Industry Faces Pressure for Higher Taxes and Stricter Regulation
The £11.5 billion UK gambling industry faces mounting pressure for higher taxes and stricter regulation, particularly concerning advertising and the opening of new gambling premises, prompting intensified lobbying efforts and a debate linking industry profits to social issues such as child poverty.
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52% Bias Score
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