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Disadvantaged pupils miss out as university entry gap hits record level in England

Social mobility experts warn of ‘ticking time bomb’ left by pandemic and cost of living crisis

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Breaking down the the yawning gender gap dividing Gen Z: From the Politics Desk

The gender gap defining the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump extends to Gen Z voters, a new poll shows.

Harris-Trump poll has closer look inside gender gap as Trump, Harris draw even

Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.

CBS News poll has closer look inside gender gap as Trump, Harris draw even

Nine days before Election Day, a new CBS News poll shows the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is as close as it's ever been, both nationally and in battleground states. Meanwhile, the ...

CBS News poll finds large gender gap between Harris, Trump supporters

New CBS News polling finds a 21-point gender gap in the presidential race, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading with women by 12 points while former President Donald Trump leading with men by ...

Vista's Robert Smith: How to prevent AI from further widening the racial wealth gap

. If current trends hold, the new wealth created by generative AI alone will increase the racial wealth gap by $43 billion annually, according to McKinsey.

Business - CNBC - 23 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

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources

Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge.

The Papers: Reeves 'will tax businesses' and Hoy's terminal diagnosis

Reeves' Budget plans are in the spotlight for many Sunday papers, while Liam Payne's death continues to draw the attention of several others.

Is it better for my taxes if I donate shares or cash?

You get the biggest benefit by getting rid of the biggest potential tax liability.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

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

How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire

If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax system

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.

Gold and taxes: What every investor needs to know

Taxes can eat into your profits when you're investing in gold. Here's what to know about the taxes you might owe.

'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare

Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scare

Tax blow for 1mn UK top earners by 2027

Fiscal drag will pull thousands more into a 60 per cent marginal rate

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister

Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.

Here's what to do if you still can't pay taxes on the Oct. 15 tax extension deadline

The tax extension deadline is Oct. 15, but some disaster victims have more time to file. Here's what to know if you still can't pay your balance.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Overseas UK territories are the ‘biggest enablers of corporate tax abuse,’ tax advocacy group says

British overseas territories are the world's top enablers of corporate tax abuse, according to a ranking by tax advocacy group Tax Justice Network.

Business - CNBC - October 17

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