A well-trained workforce is essential to the economy, but a shortage of alternatives to university means Britain’s young people are falling behind
Populist measures designed to win over US voters are less welcome to business and economists
Move designed to increase government revenue would face opposition from business and Republicans
Support for homebuyers and crackdown on price gouging designed to win over inflation-weary voters
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Gifts to reduce national debt rose to £700,000 in 2023-24
Courts are still taking months to settle paperwork on estates, leaving families with unexpected bills and difficulties selling property
Revelan is seeking about £6.6mn for loss and damages after claiming consulting firm ‘failed to accurately calculate tax due’
Once the challenge of transitioning to a tax on land value is overcome, other issues become much easier
An intensification of the trade war with China would come on top of price pressures and high interest rates
Former president’s speech comes as polls show Democratic candidate Kamala Harris gaining ground with voters
Also in this newsletter: Harris overtakes Trump on the economy, the ‘new normal’ in business travel, working when sick
Countries such as the UK are tightening tax rules for well-off foreigners, while others are competing to offer them a new home
Speculation that Labour will align CGT with income tax rates
Beverage group lured to ‘reverse Yankee’ market by Europe’s low borrowing costs
Government must intervene on behalf of lower-paid workers
Premier Giorgia Meloni hopes measure will address local concerns that expats have sparked a rise in housing costs
Paperwork needs to be checked for signs of digital holdings
The stakes of a fight over ‘astronomical’ profits in low-tax countries are visible only in fine print
Chancellor declines to rule out reclassifying how debt is measured ahead of visit to US and Canada to drive investment
Removing winter fuel subsidies for all but the poorest pensioners is the first of many tough choices, the chancellor has warned
Sponsorships and appearance money at Paris 2024 could attract taxes
Tighter terms have been set out with some ‘olive branches’ to ease transition
Testimony from former Australia chief at Senate hearing highlights tensions within Big Four firm
Leading tech services provider is latest corporate champion to be handed surprise bill by revenue collectors
