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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reeves leaves no stone unturned as she mulls reforms for property tax

Rachel Reeves is in favour of radical tax reform or at least she was in 2018. We need a radical overhaul of the tax system because our current system of wealth taxation isn't working, she argued in her pamphlet The Everyday Economy. Seven years later, in her second year as chancellor, Reeves appears to be returning to some of the themes in that pamphlet, especially as it relates to the UK's convoluted and unpopular system of taxing property.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Borrowing costs rise again as gilt yields hit near 27-year high

Long-term government debt in the UK reaches levels last seen in 1998, with rising borrowing costs prompting market uncertainty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scrapping of audit watchdog for English councils led to soaring costs and chaos'

Abolishing the Audit Commission led to increased audit costs and operational inefficiencies, straying from promised savings and causing financial turmoil for local councils.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves tipped to target pensions, property and investments in bid to plug 50bn fiscal gap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may target wealth and asset-based taxes to address a projected £50 billion public finance gap.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The whole tax system needs radical reform': Readers on Reeves' fiscal trilemma

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices in the autumn Budget due to a 50bn black hole in public finances.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves warned she must raise 50bn in taxes or cuts to avoid fiscal crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves must consider significant tax increases or spending cuts due to an expected £50 billion shortfall by 2029/30.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK borrowing rises more than expected, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves

UK public sector net borrowing significantly exceeded expectations in June, reaching £20.7 billion.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Raising taxes is political suicide': Readers divided on how to fix UK finances

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How much tax do Britain's billionaires pay? HMRC has no idea, damning report finds

HMRC lacks data on billionaires' tax contributions in the UK, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address public finances.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK government bond markets rally after Starmer backs Reeves

UK government bond markets rallied following Keir Starmer's support for Rachel Reeves as chancellor despite concerns over public finances.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

PM shoulders blame for welfare fiasco and says No 10 didn't get process right'

Keir Starmer acknowledged failures in Labour's handling of the welfare bill process and accepted responsibility for the situation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK bond yields rise sharply amid speculation over future of Rachel Reeves

UK government borrowing costs surged as speculation over Rachel Reeves's role as chancellor intensified. City investors flagged a multibillion-pound deficit due to Labour's welfare policy reversal.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer tells councils to pick up the bill for Labour's spending commitments

The Independent has been essential in covering critical issues from reproductive rights to climate change, ensuring trustworthy journalism remains accessible to all readers.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

Which immigrants contribute most to the Swedish economy and why?

Immigrants in Sweden contribute more economically than natives, with variations based on country of origin.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's new staff may receive $1.7 million pay raise amid city's budget woes

Mayor Barbara Lee's budget will significantly increase, allowing for higher staffing costs compared to her predecessor.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'I am not a political person, I did not seek this role' says Nama boss Brendan McDonagh amid housing tsar controversy

Mr. McDonagh defends his €430,000 salary, asserting value for money through significant returns to taxpayers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lib Dems claim deeper trade deal with EU would raise 25bn of tax revenue

The party is writing to all Labour MPs this week asking them to join forces in a push for a much more comprehensive deal with Brussels, arguing that this would help revive the public finances.
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fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Trump's Federal Government Cuts Are Just Getting Started

Federal budgeting has evolved from a simple process to a complex system post-1974, allowing significant administrative influence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

No simple answers' for Reform after local election success, senior Tory warns UK politics live

Reform UK faces complex local public finance challenges after success in elections, requiring them to make tough choices and prove their governance capabilities.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

"Bologna's reliance on private credit during the communal period reveals a unique financial structure compared to other Italian cities, highlighting the elite's role in public finance."
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from48 hills
4 months ago

Weird SF budget accounting could free up millions of dollars for next budget - 48 hills

Interdepartmental services represent significant unspent funds in San Francisco's budget, indicating mismanagement and a need for better oversight.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Public sector pay rises are recommended up to 4%, exceeding government budget projections.
Government faces tension with trade unions over proposed pay increases for public sector workers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Older workers: would you be able and willing to stay in work until you're 70?

Governments should encourage older workers to delay retirement due to ageing population pressures on public finances.
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