Hoteliers appeal Bournemouth tourist tax vote
An appeal against the introduction of a tourist tax in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is now being considered by the Secretary of State. The levy…
Why young people are protesting finance bill in Kenya | Protests
NewsFeedDeadly protests have gripped Kenya where demonstrators are demanding the removal of new tax hikes. Here’s a quick look at what’s caused the unrest.Published On…
Spain cuts sales tax on olive oil as shoppers baulk at rising prices
Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of olive oil, but its cost for shoppers has risen dramatically because of inflation and a long-term…
L.A. County affordable housing, homelessness sales tax heads to ballot
Los Angeles County supervisors voted Tuesday to send a measure to the November ballot that would double the county’s homelessness sales tax to a half-cent…
Kenya tax protests turn deadly with parliament storming, police gunfire | Politics
NewsFeedProtests against a bill that would raise taxes turned deadly in Kenya as police fired on demonstrators trying to storm the legislature in Nairobi. The…
Kenya’s Ruto says anti-tax protests “highjacked by organised criminals” | Protests
NewsFeedKenya’s President William Ruto says “legitimate” protests against proposed tax increases were infiltrated and hijacked by “organized criminals” and that security of the nation remains…
Kenya’s parliament catches fire as protesters storm in over tax bill
A torched military vehicle burns outside of the Parliament during a protest against tax hikes in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA-EFE June…
Kenyan police shoot tax demonstrators amid violent parliament breach | Politics
NewsFeedProtests over a controversial tax and finance bill in Kenya turned deadly with police reportedly opening fire and killing several demonstrators as they breached the…
Kenya’s Ruto agrees ‘for conversation’ with protesters over tax hikes | Protests News
The weeklong protests have caught Ruto’s government off-guard, as discontent mounts over his economic policies. Kenya’s President William Ruto has said he was ready for…
At least 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests: Rights groups | Protests News
Local media reported an unidentified man died from a gunshot wound to his thigh during riot police crackdown in Nairobi. At least 200 people were…
Measure to restrict tax increases cannot appear on November ballot, California Supreme Court rules
A California ballot measure that would have required voter approval for any future state tax hikes violates the state constitution and will not be allowed…
Supreme Court upholds tax on corporate wealth held overseas
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to put new limits on the taxing of corporate wealth. In a setback for anti-tax conservatives, the justices…
Austrian group finalises 25-million-euro giveaway of heiress’s money | Tax News
A total of 77 organisations will receive funds from Austrian-German heiress Marlene Engelhorn’s inheritence. A group tasked with giving away much of Austrian-German heiress Marlene…
Farmers will take hit from capital gains tax changes
Breadcrumb Trail LinksTaxesPersonal FinanceCommoditiesAgricultureFamily-owned farms will be negatively affectedPublished Jun 18, 2024 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this…
Kenya drops some proposed tax hikes, including 16% VAT on bread | Tax
NewsFeedWide-ranging proposed tax increases, including a 16 percent value-added tax on bread, sparked protests and confrontations in Kenya’s capital. The government dropped many of the…
Kenya scraps some tax hike proposals as protesters rally in Nairobi | Protests News
Civil society groups say 210 people were arrested, including protesters, journalists and observers from rights groups at the demonstration in Nairobi. Kenya’s government has retracted…
General Election 2024 LIVE: Nigel Farage promises ‘great British tax cut’ as Reform UK launches manifesto
Young people have had their minds 'poisoned' with negative views about Britain, says Nigel Farage The leader of Reform UK says he feels Britain is…
Premier League clubs face up to 10% tax on transfers under plan considered by Labour… it could cost your team millions
PREMIER League clubs could have to pay millions in tax on football transfers under plans being considered by Labour. The idea of a transfer levy…
Shakira wows in shades & matching plunging swimsuit after tax woes and split from Gerard Pique
SHAKIRA prowls defiantly in shades and a matching swimsuit after two years of woes. The She Wolf singer, 47, brushed off her 2022 split from…
Business Chiefs Want More on Housing and Tax From UK Election
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessWith less than three weeks to go until Britain’s general election, the Tories and Labour have put their policy cards on the…