UK spending review hinges on health vs. public services – IFS
Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves will face a pivotal decision next week over how to balance healthcare…
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Egypt’s ETA denies media claims of VAT increase
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has denied recent reports of plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate or…
Türkiye to balance tax hikes with inflation goals – FinMin
Türkiye will adjust tax increases on fuel and tobacco in 2025 without jeopardising inflation forecasts, Treasury…
UK business optimism hits post-pandemic low, says IoD
UK's Institute of Directors (IoD) reported on Sunday that optimism among its members has plummeted to the lowest…
UK housing market rebounds with record mortgage approval
British lenders approved 65,647 mortgages in September, according to the Bank of England (BOE), marking the highest…
UK business sentiment falls ahead of budget
Sentiment among British manufacturing companies has declined at the fastest pace in two years, according to a…
UK deficit surpasses expectations, pressuring Reeves
The UK government recorded a larger-than-expected deficit of £79.6 billion ($103.6 billion) for the first half of…
France’s budget situation ‘very serious’ – PM
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier has expressed concern over the country’s budgetary situation amid ongoing…
UK PE firms cautiously endorse Labour’s tax plans
The UK’s private equity industry has expressed cautious support for a proposed government plan to overhaul the tax…
UK to face “painful” budget in October, Starmer warns
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has cautioned that his government’s upcoming budget statement in October will be…