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Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ on tax-hiking Budget measures

Prime minister will defend ‘hard decisions’ in speech to Welsh Labour conference on Saturday

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Hunt warns that Reeves will ‘trash’ economy with business tax hikes

Shadow chancellor says he rejected Treasury advice to raise employers’ national insurance payments

World - Financial Times - October 22

Treasury must compensate Scotland for tax hike - Robison

The Scottish finance secretary has warned a rise in National Insurance could cost the government £500m.

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

'Conversation' will take place on tax hike compensation - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says discussions will involve the chief secretary to the Treasury and the Scottish government

The Papers: Kate 'back on duty' and tax hike 'backlash'

The Princess of Wales' return to public duties and reaction to tax hikes unveiled in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget feature on several of Sunday's front pages.

French Left’s Tax Hike Proposals ‘Unbearable,’ Premier Says

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Reeves Mulls Amazon Tax Hike to Aid Bricks-and-Mortar Stores

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Luxury, defence and construction companies hit by French tax hike

Chief executives warn that Michel Barnier’s plan will reverse Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Kamala Harris's corporate tax hike would hurt innovation, American workers

While Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to campaign on the same economic policies that caused inflation to skyrocket. In a speech on her ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Warning 'pain' of tax hikes to hit jobs and pay rises

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

French pilots to strike over planned ticket tax hikes

World - Yahoo News - November 8

U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered

U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Capital gains tax hikes 'entirely off the table' under President-elect Trump, Republican Congress, economist says

Higher capital gains taxes are unlikely under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Demand for Roth IRA conversions may increase — even without tax hikes from President-elect Donald Trump

Income tax hikes are less likely under President-elect Donald Trump. But demand for Roth conversions could still increase, experts said.

Business - CNBC - November 8

UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes, says she'll “invest, invest, invest”

World - ABC News - October 30

The speech that changed the course of women's football

The story of how a science teacher from Oslo made a speech that would change the future of women’s football.

Maia Sandu wins second term as Moldovan president

Pro-EU leader wins run-off amid claims of meddling by Moscow

Business - Financial Times - November 4

FirstFT: Donald Trump on course to reclaim the White House

Also in today’s newsletter, Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister and Big Oil’s dirty legacy in Nigeria

World - Financial Times - November 6

Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year

S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first time

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

What it's like to hike the Astungkara Way in Bali

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

Oil Jumps as OPEC+ Further Delays Output Hike

Oil prices rose after OPEC and its allies pushed back a planned production increase by a month, signaling caution amid growing concerns about weaker global demand and lower prices.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Why Himalayan hiking trails in Nepal are a photographer's dream

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Restaurants are finally taking price hikes off the menu

The share of restaurant operators who say they’re still raising prices has shrunk this year. Trump’s promised tariffs could influence what comes next.

The Papers: 'Pray' for Davina and '£280 hike to bills'

Saturday's front pages feature a row over freedom of speech and a reported rise in household bills.

Businesses brace for Trump's proposed tariff hikes

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on raising tariffs -- especially on products from China -- as a way to boost manufacturing in the U.S. Carter Evans met a California business owner who's ...

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

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