Domestic Affairs
No tax increase for the British gambling and betting industry despite budgetary pressures
The recent Autumn Budget announced by the UK’s Labour government, led by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, has brought a temporary reprieve for the British gambling industry, as it…
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Denis Gorbunenko, sanctioned Firtash’s proxy, still in possession of Brompton Road tube station
Dmytro Firtash, a top-tier Ukrainian oligarch, and his associate Denis Gorbunenko had extensive connections within London’s political scene. Consider the context: Firtash was a donor to the Conservative…
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CCC aims for an 81 percent CO2 emissions reduction by 2035—an easy target without industry
As the world prepares for the pivotal COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024, the UK is facing significant pressure to ramp up…
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Disposable vape ban to take effect in June 2025
The British government has made a significant announcement: the sale of single-use, disposable vapes, often referred to as “puffs,” will be prohibited in England starting from June 1,…
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A campaign targets tobacco companies, demand even more taxes
A robust campaign, spearheaded by doctors, public health experts, and cancer activists, is urging the UK’s Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, to implement a new tax regime targeting the…
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Don’t blindly follow the EU: the UK isn’t implementing additional tariffs on Chinese EVs
The UK government has decided not to follow the European Union’s lead in imposing tariffs on the import of electric vehicles (EVs) from China, as announced by British…
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Starmer promotes investment amid uncertain tax situation
The UK is gearing up to attract more foreign investors, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosting the International Investment Summit on October 14, 2024. This event, which brings…
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