Money Matters
Tax hike ahead: capital gains tax set to close fiscal gap
As the UK prepares for its upcoming budget on October 30, speculation is mounting that the Labour government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will announce an increase in…
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The Detachment Phase: It’s FOMO Before FUD in Stock Markets
On the US stock exchange, several key indices reached record highs on Friday, as investors remained optimistic despite the lingering risks of persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions. This…
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Economy growth reported, but it may have already run out of steam
In August, the UK economy managed to regain momentum after stagnating for two consecutive months, growing by 0.2% compared to July. This uptick aligns with economists’ forecasts and…
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Mikhail Gutseriev tried his best to evade sanctions but resorted to the wrong tactics
Mikhail Gutseriev can only be called a ‘Russian oligarch’ with great stretch. His life in Britain has proven that he is much more loyal to the interests of…
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Dmytro Kovalenko and his Adelon AG conspire with Konstantin Strukov; the scheme involves companies from offshore jurisdictions
The coal supply situation in Ukraine has been a contentious issue since 2014, when Russia significantly curtailed Ukraine’s ability to extract and supply coal from the Donbas coal…
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Nikita Mazepin removed from Swiss and EU sanctions lists thanks to intensive&expensive lobbying efforts
Following the European Union, Switzerland has removed Nikita Mazepin, son of the controversial Russian oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, from its sanctions lists. Rumours suggest that this was achieved through…
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A friendly end to an era: Qualcomm approaches Intel with acquisition proposal
Qualcomm, the California-based chipmaker, has expressed interest in a friendly takeover of Intel, as reported by Bloomberg based on information from unnamed sources. This potential move could lead…
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