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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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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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Tax Threshold Freeze Impacts Millions of British Savers
Millions of Britons will face higher tax bills on their savings this year because of frozen tax thresholds and rising interest rates, impacting 3.4 million people, up from 3.1 million five years ago; critics urge the Chancellor to address the effects of the tax-threshold freeze, known as 'fiscal dra...
Tax Threshold Freeze Impacts Millions of British Savers
Millions of Britons will face higher tax bills on their savings this year because of frozen tax thresholds and rising interest rates, impacting 3.4 million people, up from 3.1 million five years ago; critics urge the Chancellor to address the effects of the tax-threshold freeze, known as 'fiscal dra...
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Faber, Warren Clash Over NYC Tax Hikes
CNBC's David Faber and Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed over New York City's proposed tax hikes on the wealthy, with Faber arguing it would drive them away, while Warren insisted it's necessary to address affordability issues.
Faber, Warren Clash Over NYC Tax Hikes
CNBC's David Faber and Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed over New York City's proposed tax hikes on the wealthy, with Faber arguing it would drive them away, while Warren insisted it's necessary to address affordability issues.
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Illa Criticizes Madrid's Fiscal Policy, Pushes for Catalan Tax Control
Catalonia's President Salvador Illa criticized Madrid's fiscal policy, calling it "unsolidary accumulation," advocating for a fairer tax system to fund public services. He also announced plans for Catalonia to manage its own IRPF taxes, aiming for complete tax management.
Illa Criticizes Madrid's Fiscal Policy, Pushes for Catalan Tax Control
Catalonia's President Salvador Illa criticized Madrid's fiscal policy, calling it "unsolidary accumulation," advocating for a fairer tax system to fund public services. He also announced plans for Catalonia to manage its own IRPF taxes, aiming for complete tax management.
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UK Food Inflation to Hit 6%, Sparking Budgetary Concerns
UK food inflation is expected to hit 6% by year-end, impacting household budgets; the British Retail Consortium blames a £7 billion tax increase and global factors, warning of further price rises if taxes are increased again.
UK Food Inflation to Hit 6%, Sparking Budgetary Concerns
UK food inflation is expected to hit 6% by year-end, impacting household budgets; the British Retail Consortium blames a £7 billion tax increase and global factors, warning of further price rises if taxes are increased again.
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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
Greece's Fiscal Drag: Inflationary Tax Burden
Greece is among European nations experiencing a fiscal drag, with tax burdens outpacing income growth due to a lack of automatic tax scale adjustments for inflation, despite anticipated changes to alleviate the burden on middle-income families.
Greece's Fiscal Drag: Inflationary Tax Burden
Greece is among European nations experiencing a fiscal drag, with tax burdens outpacing income growth due to a lack of automatic tax scale adjustments for inflation, despite anticipated changes to alleviate the burden on middle-income families.
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VAT on Private Healthcare Urged to Fund UK NHS
Lord Neil Kinnock is urging Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves to impose a 20% VAT on private healthcare in the UK to raise over £2 billion for the NHS, citing public support and the need to address the NHS funding crisis.
VAT on Private Healthcare Urged to Fund UK NHS
Lord Neil Kinnock is urging Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves to impose a 20% VAT on private healthcare in the UK to raise over £2 billion for the NHS, citing public support and the need to address the NHS funding crisis.
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France Unveils Strict Anti-Social Fraud Law
France will introduce a new law this autumn to combat social fraud, aiming to recover €13 billion in losses, through measures such as accessing fraudsters' bank accounts, geolocation for health transport providers, and a 45% CSG tax on illicit income.
France Unveils Strict Anti-Social Fraud Law
France will introduce a new law this autumn to combat social fraud, aiming to recover €13 billion in losses, through measures such as accessing fraudsters' bank accounts, geolocation for health transport providers, and a 45% CSG tax on illicit income.
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China's Economic Growth Driven by Tax Cuts and Increased Foreign Investment
China's economy thrived during the 2021-2025 Five-Year Plan, with total tax revenue exceeding 85 trillion yuan, driven by tax cuts, high-tech growth, and increased foreign investment; the number of tax-paying entities surpassed 100 million.
China's Economic Growth Driven by Tax Cuts and Increased Foreign Investment
China's economy thrived during the 2021-2025 Five-Year Plan, with total tax revenue exceeding 85 trillion yuan, driven by tax cuts, high-tech growth, and increased foreign investment; the number of tax-paying entities surpassed 100 million.
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48% Bias Score
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