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Labour has no tax surprises in election campaign, Rachel Reeves says

theguardian.com Rachel Reeves has promised that Labour will not announce any additional tax measures beyond what it has already promised, and said there will be no budget until September if…

Rachel Reeves will vow to lead most ‘pro-growth’ Treasury in UK history

theguardian.com Rachel Reeves will pledge on Tuesday to lead the most “pro-growth” Treasury in UK history if Labour wins the general election. Addressing business leaders, the shadow…

OverActive Media Reports First Quarter 2024

benzinga.com TORONTO, May 27, 2024 /CNW/ - OverActive Media Corp. ("OverActive" or the "Company") OAM OAMCF, a global esports, and entertainment company for today's generation of fans,…

Top Issues Governments Should Prioritize to Support EU Tourism

statista.com According to the 2024 European Accommodation Barometer, hoteliers in Europe named financial support through lower VAT for tourism and hospitality, investments in local…

‘Deeply concerning’: Vampire’s Wife closure shows battle faced by independent British fashion brands

theguardian.com By midday last Friday, a large queue had formed in Mayfair, London, as shoppers lined up for one last shot at getting their hands on one of the Vampire’s Wife’s signature…

Rachel Reeves says Labour would not return country to austerity

theguardian.com Rachel Reeves vowed there would be no “return to austerity” under a Labour government as she ruled out increases to income tax or national insurance. On the first weekend of…

Exceptionally Strong PBoC And Chinese Private Sector Buying Continues To Boost Gold Price

zerohedge.com Exceptionally Strong PBoC And Chinese Private Sector Buying Continues To Boost Gold Price By Jan Nieuwenhuijs of Gainesville Coins Chinese private sector gold imports…

What the U.K. General Election Could Mean for the Music Business, Ticketing, AI and Big Tech

billboard.com When the United Kingdom votes on July 4 to elect its next government, business leaders around the world will be closely monitoring the outcome to see what it means for them.…

Raid inheritance and tax electric cars to bring down debt, says IMF

finance.yahoo.com The IMF has urged ministers to raid inheritances and charge drivers for using the roads in a bid to find the cash to increase spending, even as drivers buy electric cars…

Current and future chancellor face tough choices after IMF report on UK economy

theguardian.com A report that tells the UK government it faces a £30bn funding gap that cannot be filled by higher growth or extra borrowing is a blow to both the current chancellor and the…

Jeremy Hunt looks to cut NICs again despite IMF warning of £30bn fiscal hole

theguardian.com Jeremy Hunt is preparing a pre-election cut in national insurance despite a warning from the International Monetary Fund of a looming £30bn hole in the public finances,…

New taxes threaten to stifle Kenya’s growing EV sector

semafor.com The News NAIROBI — Kenya’s push to introduce new taxes on some electric vehicles and their batteries could stifle growth in the country’s fledgling e-mobility sector,…

Another bite in the 'Mega Marshmallow' tax case

bbc.co.uk Sean Farrington takes a bite out of the 'Mega Marshmallow' tax case, as HMRC appeal the VAT decision. And the government announces plans to safeguard the UK's microchips…

Jolla, maker of Android variant Sailfish OS, details plans for a privacy-focused AI device, Jolla Mind², coming this fall for €699 and a €9.99/mo. subscription

techcrunch.com Jolla has taken the official wraps off the first version of its personal server-based AI assistant in the making. The reborn startup is building a privacy-focused AI device…

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