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Thames Water plans to hike bosses’ pay in response to bonus caps
UK’s debt-laden utility warns it will raise salaries if bonus restrictions are enforced by regulator OfwatFinancial Times - 9h -
Human remains 'in various states of decomposition' found on public hiking trail
Human remains that had been decomposing “for an extended period of time” have been discovered just off of a public hiking trail in Utah, police said.ABC News - 1d -
Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war
Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffsFinancial Times - 3d -
Why Trump’s tariffs may bring worse-than-expected price hikes to consumer electronics
As CES winds down in Las Vegas, one cloud hanging over the desert not often mentioned in all the coverage of newly unveiled gadgets was a prediction by the show’s host of how much prices for ...MarketWatch - 4d -
This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates
Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price indexMarketWatch - 4d -
Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes — and what’s new this year with refunds, tax laws and free tax prep
Income-tax refunds averaged more than $3,100 last year. How much will they be this year?MarketWatch - 4d -
Trump's tax-cut obstacle course
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP worries Trump’s tax agenda at risk Senate Republicans fear ...The Hill - 4d -
California Fires Lead to Prices Hikes on Some L.A. Rentals
Despite a law against price gouging during a state of emergency, some rental listings have shot up above the allowable 10 percent overnight.The New York Times - 4d -
IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season
The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.CNBC - 4d -
Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending
The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.BBC News - 4d -
Does the IRS ever forgive back taxes?
The IRS may be known for taking a hard stance on tax debt repayment, but that isn't always the case.CBS News - 5d -
Canadiens Players Hit Hardest By Taxes
The Hockey News had a tax expert produce tax returns for player earning $3 million USD in all 32 markets and the data shows the Canadiens' player really are hit the hardest by taxes.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Tax lessons for governments from Henry George
The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profitsFinancial Times - 5d -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - 6d -
The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'
Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.BBC News - 6d -
Tax Cuts or the Border? Republicans Wrestle Over Trump’s Priorities.
President-elect Donald J. Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans.The New York Times - 6d -
Barcelona able to field Olmo and Víctor after Spain’s sports council intervenes
Sports council grants players temporary registration Barcelona beat Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for Barcelona after Spain’s supreme ...The Guardian - 6d -
Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.CBS News - 6d -
Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show
“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump expected to appoint Eric Trager as Middle East director for National Security Council
President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council, a congressional aide told The Hill. Trager has ...The Hill - 6d -
LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump’s push for SALT tax reform threatened by hardline GOP budget hawks
The path of least resistance could be $5 trillion in new government debt.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Biden expands wind and solar tax credit to nuclear, hydropower, geothermal energy
The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a guidance that expands a tax credit that has historically applied only to wind and solar power to a range of other energy technologies. Under a new ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases
Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks
Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025Financial Times - Jan. 6 -
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Trump backs massive single bill for taxes, border and energy
Some Republicans have expressed support for enacting two pieces of legislation, instead of trying to stuff everything into one bill.Politico - Jan. 5 -
Polish wealth managers warn against tax changes for family foundations
Structure was set up in 2023 to encourage money to stay in the countryFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Steep costs of Irish reunification deter Dublin despite tax windfall
Ending division between north and south could lead to €20bn bill every year for two decadesFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes
DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules
The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Philippine president removes deputy from security council after alleged plot to kill him
Vice-president Sara Duterte is facing an investigation over her alleged threat to kill Ferdinand Marcos Jr . The Philippine president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has removed his vice-president, Sara ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Online traders warned to check tax return status
Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ incomeFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans City council member describes meeting officers shot in truck attack
New Orleans City Council Member Oliver Thomas spoke with CBS News' Kati Weis about his visit with the police officers who were shot during Wednesday morning's truck attack on Bourbon Street.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
New Orleans city council member on bollards and the New Year's Day truck attack
New Orleans City Council Member Eugene Green spoke with CBS News' Kati Weis about the traffic bollards that were being upgraded when a driver plowed through a group on Bourbon Street early on New ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.CBS News - Jan. 1
