One in three income earners in Ireland don’t pay tax – The Irish Times
The lopsided nature of Ireland’s income tax base was laid bare in a Department of Finance report this…
Inland Revenue proposes changing tax treatment of loans companies issue to shareholders
Companies involved in property would likely be most affected. The change would only apply to companies owned by…
Brexit Britain is flirting with the EU again — but Brussels is pretty busy – POLITICO
It emboldened Starmer and his lieutenants. Rachel Reeves, the U.K.’s chief finance minister, used her speech at the Labour Party conference…
Queensland government rakes in hundreds of extra millions as land tax net widens, capturing more properties
Thousands more properties have fallen under Queensland’s land tax regime, as the state government raises hundreds of millions…
Condoms and contraceptives to become more expensive in China as Beijing accelerates push to lift birth rate
Condoms and other contraceptive products are likely to become more expensive in China from next month, as part…
Badenoch leaves Starmer stumped on post-budget turbulence – POLITICO
Got your number: Badenoch, you won’t be surprised to read, was unsatisfied, arguing Starmer “doesn’t want to answer…
Bulgaria’s government withdraws 2026 draft budget after protests
Item 1 of 3 A drone view shows protesters gathering during a demonstration organised by Bulgaria’s opposition PP-DB…
Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police
Item 1 of 3 A drone view shows protesters gathering during a demonstration organised by Bulgaria’s opposition PP-DB…
UK’s Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled
Starmer expresses pride in last week’s budgetPM defends his finance minister, Rachel ReevesPM says his government did not…
Swiss voters reject new tax on super-rich and civic duty for women – POLITICO
The “For a committed Switzerland” initiative wanted to see compulsory military or civilian service for men extended to…
EU allies turn screws on Belgium over its tax income from Russia’s frozen assets – POLITICO
Five diplomats from different European countries, however, complained that Belgium appears to have a secondary agenda in holding…
UK announces new tax on expensive homes from 2028
LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Britain announced a new annual tax on homes worth more than 2 million…