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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Slovakia targets wealthy' book buyers with steep VAT rise

Slovakia's government plans a significant VAT increase on books, facing backlash for targeting a cultural sector seen as vital to democracy. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
US Elections

14bn Apple windfall to be spent on housing, roads and water infrastructure

The Coalition plans to use the windfall from the European Court ruling to invest in State infrastructure. [ more ]
Irish Independent
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Apple tax windfall won't impact Budget, Jack Chambers says as 13bn transfer will take 'months'

Apple's €13bn tax windfall will have no effect on Ireland's Budget 2025, as prior financial parameters are already established. [ more ]
Fortune
1 month ago
Business

Steve Mnuchin calls for a culling of the 20-year Treasury bond he reintroduced

The 20-year Treasury bond is pricing higher than expected, costing taxpayers $2 billion annually and raising debate on its elimination. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

US strategic Bitcoin reserve to be financed by revaluing Fed's gold

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis proposes financing a Bitcoin reserve partly via revaluing Federal Reserve's gold certificates to mirror the gold reserves size and scope. [ more ]
The American Conservative
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

U.S. Debt Hits $35 Trillion

The United States national debt has reached $35 trillion, with a $1 trillion increase in the first seven months of 2024. [ more ]
Business Matters
2 months ago
Business

Can the UK's 40bn 'Tax Gap' Be Bridged by the Next Government?

Both major UK parties aim to reduce the tax gap through combating tax avoidance, though experts doubt the feasibility of raising up to £6 billion solely from this measure. [ more ]
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