UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs

UK races to avoid Trump tariffs

US wants Britain to drop its digital services tax, which affects big American companies

Financial Times - 4d

UK looks at ways to soften impact of its digital tax on US tech groups

Washington has told London it must change the levy to win carve-out from reciprocal tariffs

Financial Times - 16h

UK looks at cutting digital services tax to avoid Trump tariffs

US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson signals that a variety of options are on the table

Financial Times - 3d

UK should not cave in to Trump’s ‘bullying’ over tech tax says Davey

Lib Dem leader warns US president is ‘an unreliable ally’

Financial Times - 4d

UK trade minister seeks to fend off threat of US tariffs

Britain’s digital services tax set to remain point of dispute at Washington meeting

Financial Times - Mar. 18

How much will the UK be hit by tariffs and what happens next?

How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?

BBC News - Mar. 12

How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To

Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.

Wired - 4d

Big 12 back to divisions? League mulls College Football Playoff AQ options with play-in games at forefront

With CFP changes on the horizon, the Big 12 is considering its options to find its place

CBS Sports - Mar. 14

Starmer is warned against ‘appeasing’ Trump with tax cut for US tech firms

Labour MP and Lib Dem leader express concern social media companies could be let off hook just as benefits are cut. Keir Starmer has been warned against “appeasing” Donald Trump as he considers ...

The Guardian - 1d

Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs

Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

BBC News - Mar. 13

The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know

The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Mar. 12

How to avoid identity theft during tax season

Nearly two-thirds of people worry scammers will steal their personal information to file a fraudulent tax return, according to an Allstate Insurance survey.

The Hill - 1d

NFL to mull ban on Eagles 'tush push' move: league

The NFL will mull a ban on the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant "tush push" play when it considers a raft of proposed rule changes at its annual meeting later this month, the league said Wednesday.As ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Tech partnership can make US, UK economies great again

We need to think MEGA – Make our Economies Great Again – for all our prosperity and security.

The Hill - Mar. 17

Hyundai to Invest $21 Billion in US in Bid to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs

Hyundai already makes cars in the United States, in Georgia and Alabama.

The New York Times - 15h

US stocks climb on hopes for less aggressive tariffs

Tech equities lead rebound as Tesla gains almost 12%

Financial Times - 15h

Trump tariffs are proving ‘big headache’ for tech giants, says Foxconn

World’s biggest contract electronics manufacturer highlights disruption caused by trade policy to groups including Apple and Amazon

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Here are the states facing big hits from the E.U.’s retaliatory tariffs on American liquor

The U.S. liquor industry has been hoping to avoid retaliatory tariffs on its products, but instead they look set to hit — and weigh on southern states in particular.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Tesla’s EU sales almost halve this year; Hyundai announces $21bn US investment to avoid tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. European stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on ...

The Guardian - 1h

Is the US really heading into a recession?

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

BBC News - Mar. 12

UK detects bird flu in sheep for the first time

Authorities play down risks to livestock but urge precautions to avoid mass outbreaks seen in US

Financial Times - 23h

China’s self-driving lidar leader plans tariff-beating overseas factory

Customers urge Hesai to diversify production of key tech for autonomous vehicles to avoid geopolitical tensions

Financial Times - Mar. 16

China’s Tax Revenue Declines as Its Leaders Brace for Trump’s Tariffs

Tax revenues have fallen, leaving the government with less money to help consumers or exporters as Beijing braces for President Trump’s tariffs.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s tariffs will be paid by the poor – while his tax cuts help the rich | Robert Reich

The math doesn’t work in the president’s economic promises, which will create a giant upward transfer of wealth. Donald Trump apparently believes his tariffs will bring so much money to the US ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

The Last Of Us Showrunner Hints At Big Changes To The Story For Season 2

The Last of Us Season 2 is almost here, and the showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are assuring fans that they have plenty of surprises in store. Season 1 of the show expanded certain ...

GameSpot - Mar. 10

This inherited IRA rule change for 2025 could trigger a 25% tax penalty

There's an inherited IRA rule change for 2025 that could trigger a 25% tax penalty for certain heirs. Here's what investors need to know.

CNBC - 18h

Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU

Judge says it is a ‘lie’ that employees at federal agencies had performance issues; Trump mulls EU alcohol tariff – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. A federal judge in California ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'

A GOP senator says President Trump's tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and Trump knows but the goal is to create open markets and long-term fairness

The Hill - Mar. 13

State and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.

As lawmakers debate President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, a key deduction could become a sticking point in 2025 tax negotiations, policy experts say.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Big Tech under pressure to act on data centres’ thirst for water

Calls for a rethink on taking a scarce resource to cool overheated facilities are growing in the US

Financial Times - 4d

Starmer will not impose immediate UK counter-tariffs to US steel levies

PM to take a ‘cool-headed’ approach as he tries to steer clear of transatlantic trade war

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease impact of Trump tariffs

Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sector

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel

PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measures

Financial Times - Mar. 12

AI and US tariffs expected to fuel fresh surge in secondhand fashion sales

Use of hi-tech search tools enables shoppers to find items they want, while trade war pushes up prices of new clothes. Artificial intelligence will spur on sales of secondhand clothing, according ...

The Guardian - 5d

How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Big Tech grapples with Trump antitrust uncertainty

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Why Trump's antitrust agenda could spell trouble for Big Tech The Trump administration is moving forward with several Biden-era antitrust lawsuits, ...

The Hill - 5d