Sweden Abolishes Tax

Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise

Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics. A tax that has reduced plastic bag consumption in Sweden by more than ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...

World - ABC News - October 14

Report: Kylian Mbappé Under Investigation for Rape in Sweden

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigation

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Far-right leader who burned copies of Qur’an goes on trial in Sweden

Rasmus Paludan is accused of incitement against an ethnic group and insult in relation to gatherings in 2022. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician who burned copies of the Qur’an in Sweden has ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Sweden will honor Blinken and others with knighthoods for their roles in its NATO accession

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will be knighted in Sweden for their role in enabling the Scandinavian country to join the world’s largest ...

World - ABC News - October 22

Sweden’s EQT eyes deal push as it girds for wave of PE consolidation

Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firms

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears

Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women

From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shift

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

These two ‘low tax’ states are getting socked with fast-rising property taxes

Nationally, property taxes in major cities have gone up 30% since 2019, according to a new Redfin analysis.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

Who has to pay inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?

Capital gains tax: a short history

Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth

World - Financial Times - October 19

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Why it’s hard to box in the wealthy on tax

Budget measures and missed opportunities show difficulty of raising large sums from highly mobile executives

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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 - October 24

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.

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