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How private equity convinced Labour to go easy on its multimillion pound tax perk
The lobbying coup of the decade saw a major climbdown on the chancellor’s planned raid on carried interest. Nils Pratley: Rachel Reeves’s most irritating manifesto fudge “I’m glad I don’t have ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Controversial Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 X-Ray Vision Perk Is In Treyarch's Crosshairs
A controversial ability in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is in the firing line, as Treyarch has confirmed that it's looking at nerfing the Recon three-perk bonus in the game. This perk allows players ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
The races that could decide control of Congress
The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Congress returns after election break
Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep
Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer diesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025
The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025. Here's what taxpayers need to know.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
IRS unveils 2025 income tax brackets: Where do you fall?
Among the changes announced Tuesday are adjustments to standard deductions and marginal tax brackets.Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025
The IRS has announced new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Trump Flirts With the Ultimate Tax Cut: No Income Taxes at All
The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket
Bigger earnings limits are coming for the 0% capital gains brackets in 2025. That could offer tax planning opportunities, financial experts say.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Trump doubles down on replacing income taxes with tariffs in Joe Rogan interview
Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked the tariff policy proposed by Donald Trump, calling it effectively a "sales tax" on Americans.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
Vance says eliminating federal income taxes is not ‘realistic’ as Trump floats it
Donald Trump has floated the idea of eliminating the federal income tax. In an interview with Meet the Press, his running mate, JD Vance, says the idea is not “realistic,” calling it an ...Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll
A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.
Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
Revealed: the growing income gap between Europe’s biggest and smallest farms
Big farms rake in record profits when food prices soar, while small farms struggle on razor-thin margins. ‘Welfare for the rich’: how farm subsidies wrecked Europe’s landscapes . The income gap ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Five economic areas the incoming US president needs to tackle
New administration must find a way to maintain growth while repositioning the economyWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise
Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling partyWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Incoming Trump presidency threatens millions of Americans’ healthcare plans
Congress likely not to renew extended ACA coverage next year and Trump’s ‘concepts of a plan’ for US healthcare are unknown. US elections 2024 – live updates Millions of Americans are at risk ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump’s Incoming Administration
Since the election, Mr. Musk has used his social media company to talk up how bright the future will be under the president-elect.Business - The New York Times - November 9 -
JPMorgan launches European version of JEPI, the largest active ETF
The manager has also launched JEPQ, another active US equity income ETF that has been hugely successful in the USWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low-income people
Brazil has launched what it calls a social summit ahead of next week’s Group of 20 meeting of the top economiesWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
SteamWorld Creators Announce Incoming Layoffs And Focus On Third-Party Games
Thunderful Games, the developer of the SteamWorld series, has announced 80-100 layoffs at the company and a reshifting focus for third-party games. In a press release , the company said the ...Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago