Goodbye to low tax Britain

Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.

Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Britain and Germany will sign a defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

Officials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia

World - ABC News - October 23

Trump accuses Britain's ruling Labour Party of election interference

Former President Donald Trump accused Keir Starmer's British Labour Party of illegally assisting Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the election Nov. 5.

Britain's PM rejects a claim by the Trump campaign about election interference

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected a claim by Donald Trump’s campaign that his Labour Party is illegally interfering in the U.S. presidential election

World - ABC News - October 23

How a Metal Detector Hobby Turned Up the Chew Valley Hoard in Britain

A pastime in a farmer’s field led to the discovery of Norman-era coins valued at more than $5 million.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies

A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Calls for reparations for Britain's slave trade are rooted in dark legacy

A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British colonies

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Britain's Labour government to deliver debut Budget this week, settling weeks of uncertainty

U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will deliver the government's hotly awaited debut budget on Wednesday, putting to bed weeks of uncertainty over potential tax hikes and spending cuts.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy

A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Tommy Robinson, U.K. Anti-immigrant Agitator, Jailed for Contempt of Court

The founder of the English Defence League was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to stop making false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Polar bears are back in Britain. But should they really be living here?

In 2000, only one of these Arctic beasts was resident in the UK. Now there are 16. Is there any benefit to captivity for this climate-ravaged species?. A small boy calls out the sights as the train ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Is this the budget Britain needs? Our panel responds | Frances Ryan and others

In Labour’s first budget for almost 15 years, Rachel Reeves has unveiled tax rises and promises of investment in public services. Here comes Labour defining itself at last with the biggest ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab

Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%

World - Financial Times - October 14

Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget

Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance books

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Don’t bet on a taxing outcome for UK gambling companies

Fears that money would flow from the regulated sector has long deterred action against the industry

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises

FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operators

Business - Financial Times - October 15

5 things to know about Harris and Trump on taxes

Tax policy is set to take center stage after the election, as major portions of the tax code are due to expire by the end of 2025. Key portions of former President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts

Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumption

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Trump Keeps Promising New Tax Cuts. Other Republicans Are Wary.

Former President Donald J. Trump’s costly tax agenda undermines the changes he signed into law in 2017. Some Republicans are wary.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Tourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homes

Councillors vote to cut council tax premium, six months after a higher rate of 200% was brought in.

Beard taxes and other lessons for Rachel Reeves

The chancellor could find new ways to raise money — or she could just broaden the tax base

World - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget

UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds

Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfall