UK farmers plan to protest at Parliament over a tax hike they say will ruin family farms
LONDON -- With banners, bullhorns, toy tractors and an angry message, British farmers are descending on Parliament on Tuesday to...
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Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, his choice to head the Interior Department,...
Financial market worries over the UK budget appear to ease
LONDON -- Worries about this week's tax-raising U.K. budget within financial markets appeared to ease Friday with the interest rates...
IRS announces pension and retirement plan contribution adjustments for 2025
The IRS has announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025, to $23,500,...
Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump
SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summer quarter, an early sign that...
UK Treasury chief admits business tax rise could lead to lower than anticipated wages
LONDON -- U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves conceded Thursday that wages may rise by less than previously thought as a...
Massachusetts ratepayers to pay extra $512M for transmission line for Canadian hydropower
PORTLAND, Maine -- Three Massachusetts utilities and Central Maine Power’s parent company have agreed that Massachusetts ratepayers must shoulder $512...
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The ads promoting a ballot measure to legalize sports betting in Missouri tout the potential for...
Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part...
Donald Trump offers tax breaks to US citizens overseas but no specifics
ATLANTA -- Donald Trump is proposing to grant a key tax break to U.S. citizens living overseas, pitching the idea...
