UK urged to tax ‘unhealthy’ food companies to boost national health
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US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds
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Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
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The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
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The Hill - Politics
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Lib Dems to press Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on banks and wealthy
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Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
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London’s ailing junior stock market cannot withstand a tax raid
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Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
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Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?
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